Split Mountain Group Campground
The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,800 feet. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers over the campground. The campground is near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. Adjacent to the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 25 / 6 | Yes | Basic |
| B | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 25 / 6 | Yes | Basic |
| C | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 25 / 6 | Yes | Basic |
| D | Pull-through | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 25 / 6 | 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 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Winter Walk in Season is approximately from early October through mid-April. The exact dates are determined by local weather conditions. When weather conditions cause the water system to be shutdown, the Winter Walk In rate of $12.00 per night applies. |
| Dark sky | Inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
The campground offers four group sites that accommodate both tents and recreational vehicles. Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring with grill and can accommodate up to 25 people and six vehicles. Drinking water and flush toilets are available from early April to early October. However, no water, sewer or electric hookups are available for recreational vehicles. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Split Mountain Campground is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of US Highway 40. Take Utah State Route 149 from Jensen, Utah.
| Nearest town | Jensen, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40.4407° N, 109.2531° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- No-Shows. A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
- If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
- Refunds
- Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
35 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 ↗ | 14 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
In addition to the monument, nearby Utah State Parks, the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge National Recreational Area and Bureau of Land Management sites provide additional recreational opportunities in the area.
- 14.4 miDinosaur Trackway Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
John Wesley Powell begins about 7.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.2 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and is dotted by Fremont Cottonwood and sagebrush. Campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Limited shade is provided by the few trees in the campground.
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 Split Mountain Group Campground?
Sites at Split Mountain Group 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 Split Mountain Group Campground?
Winter Walk in Season is approximately from early October through mid-April. The exact dates are determined by local weather conditions. When weather conditions cause the water system to be shutdown, the Winter Walk In rate of $12.00 per night applies.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Split Mountain Group Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Split Mountain Group Campground?
If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Split Mountain Group Campground have?
5 sites, including 4 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Split Mountain Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Split Mountain Group Campground?
Drinking water and flush toilets are available from early April to early October.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Split Mountain Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Split Mountain Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Split Mountain Group 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 Split Mountain Group Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Split Mountain Group Campground sits inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Split Mountain Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Split Mountain Group Campground?
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation