Rainbow Park Campground
Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located on a rugged dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 2 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | All campsites at Rainbow Park Campground are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using Scan & Pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app ( download the app before your visit). The year-round camping fee for Rainbow Park Campground is $12 per night. |
| Dark sky | Inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
- Vault Toilets - year round
- There is no potable water available at this campground. You must bring all the water you need for drinking, washing, etc. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. From the Quarry Visitor Center, drive south on State Road 149 for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto Brush Creek Road, and follow it for 5 miles (8 km).
| Nearest town | Jensen, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.4954° N, 109.1742° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
34 mi from the campground · 532 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 18.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.8 mi |
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Public land it sits in
John Wesley Powell begins about 2.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.2 miJohn Wesley Powell ↗National Conservation Lands unit · Bureau of Land Management · 29,478 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
This campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. It has wonderful views of geologic features such as the Mitten Park Fault.
Recreation
- Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha).
- Visitor Centers. The monument features two visitor centers - one in Colorado and one in Utah.
- Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can see over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still in the rock inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall (Jensen, Utah).
- History & Culture. Numerous cultural sites reveal stories of the people who lived here before and include Fremont petroglyphs, homestead cabins and former ranches. Hiking trails allow in-depth exploration.
- Hiking. There are miles of trails for hiking and cross-country travel.
- River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting, both commercial and private, is popular on the Green and Yampa Rivers. The Yampa River multi-day rafting trips begin at Deerlodge Park. The Yampa rushes downstream 44-miles (71 km) to join the Green River at Echo Park. Boaters continue downstream on the Green River to the take-out at the Split Mountain boat ramp. The Yampa is the largest free-flowing tr
- Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.
Guidebooks for Dinosaur National Monument and Utah
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- Guide to the Green and Yampa Rivers in Dinosaur National MonumentDuwain Whitis and Barbara Vinson, 2013Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rainbow Park Campground?
Sites at Rainbow Park Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rainbow Park Campground?
All campsites at Rainbow Park Campground are first-come, first-served. You will pay upon arrival using Scan & Pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app ( download the app before your visit). The year-round camping fee for Rainbow Park Campground is $12 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rainbow Park Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rainbow Park Campground have?
5 sites, including 4 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rainbow Park Campground?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Rainbow Park Campground?
There is no potable water available at this campground. You must bring all the water you need for drinking, washing, etc.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Park Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow Park Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rainbow Park Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Rainbow Park Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Rainbow Park Campground sits inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Rainbow Park Campground?
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rainbow Park Campground?
Jensen, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Rainbow Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Stonefly I River Camp (3.4 mi, partly first-come), Stonefly II River Camp (3.4 mi, first-come), and Sand River Camp (3.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby