Gates Of Lodore Campground
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River, near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. It is at the north end of the monument, 137 miles (220 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center and 106 miles (170 km) from the Canyon Visitor Center. It is a long drive to the area and the wild, remote country adds to its sense of isolation. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River. There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and some sites have grills while others have fire pits. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (no hook-ups).
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | None | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Basic |
| 2 | Gravel | None | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 3 | Gravel | None | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 4 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 5 | Gravel | None | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 6 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 7 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 8 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 9 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 11 | Gravel | None | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM.
19 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Gates of Lodore campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots (seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables, some have a grill and others a campfire ring.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Maybell, Colorado, follow US Highway 40 west for approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) west. Turn right onto CO 318. Follow 318 west for 46.2 miles (74 km). Turn left onto Moffat County Road 34N. Follow 34N for 1.7 miles (2.7 km). Turn right onto Moffat County Road 34.
| Nearest town | Maybell, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.7272° N, 108.8880° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
This is a Scan & Pay campground. No refunds, changes, cancellations, or other fee changes are allowed with Scan & Pay payments.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
37 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 38.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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CAMPING IN NW COLORADO: POUDRE CANYON & GATES OF LODORE
Public land it sits in
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge begins about 4.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.4 miBrowns Park National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 12,104 acres
- 13.3 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Upper Wade and Curtis CabinHistoric district · Dinosaur · 0.6 mi
- Old Ladore SchoolBuilding · Brown's Park · 3.7 mi
- Two-Bar RanchSite · Maybell · 4.1 mi
Natural features
Just south of the campground, the Green River slices into the mountains and enters the steep-walled Canyon of Lodore. A short trail provides a scenic view of the river.
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.
Nearby
- Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
- John Jarvie Historic Ranch
Guidebooks for Dinosaur National Monument and Colorado
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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 Gates Of Lodore Campground?
Sites at Gates Of Lodore Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Gates Of Lodore Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Gates Of Lodore Campground have?
21 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Gates Of Lodore Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gates Of Lodore Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Gates Of Lodore 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 Gates Of Lodore Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Gates Of Lodore Campground sits inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Gates Of Lodore 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 Gates Of Lodore Campground?
Maybell, Colorado. Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
Source: Getting there
What if Gates Of Lodore Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Echo Park Campground (15.3 mi, partly first-come), Bridge Hollow Campground (18.9 mi, first-come), and Big Pine I River Camp (19.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Gates Of Lodore Campground in?
Gates Of Lodore Campground is a Dinosaur National Monument campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Dinosaur National Monument