Green River Campground
The Green River Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at an elevation of 4,750 feet (1448 m). The highly eroded Split Mountain is visible to the north. The campground is about five miles (8 km) from the famous Quarry Exhibit Hall, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. A short distance from 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
| Standard, no hookups | 80 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
80 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | A | Pull-through | 53 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 3 | A | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | A | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 5 | A | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 6 | A | 55 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| 7 | A | 52 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| 8 | A | Back-in | 37 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 9 | A | 23 | Paved | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 10 | A | Back-in | 20 | Paved | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Site 41 is listed accessible |
Green River Campground has 80 campsites suitable for tents or RVs. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Drinking water and flush toilets are available. RVs can not fill their potable water tanks at the campground. There are no showers or water/electrical hook-ups/dump stations for recreational vehicles.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Green River 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 | 40.4224° N, 109.2447° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- Green River Campground is an unstaffed campground.
- Cancellations: All camping reservation cancellations will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camping reservations cancelled the day before or the day of the scheduled arrival date will forfeit the first night's use fee in addition to a $10 cancellation fee.
- No-Shows: If you do not arrive for your reservation, you will forfeit the full reservation amount.
- Early Departures: If you leave the campground before your scheduled departure date, you must update your reservation on Recreation.gov to be considered for a refund for any unused nights. You must leave your campsite by the established checkout time. Refunds will not be issued for unused nights if the reservation is not updated.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
36 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 ↗ | 14.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29.4 mi |
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Public land it sits in
John Wesley Powell begins about 8.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.1 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 trees and sagebrush. Many campsites offer views of Split Mountain. Some sites have shade while others are very sunny.
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 Green River multi-day rafting trips start at Gates of Lodore. and the run to Echo Park is 19 miles. 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 t
- Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.
Nearby
The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see approximately 1,500 dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock. Besides 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.
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
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Green River Campground?
Sites at Green River 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 Green River Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Green River Campground?
Cancellations: All camping reservation cancellations will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camping reservations cancelled the day before or the day of the scheduled arrival date will forfeit the first night's use fee in addition to a $10 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Green River Campground have?
81 sites, including 80 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Green River Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 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 Green River Campground?
Drinking water and flush toilets are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Green River Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Green River Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Green River 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
Are there accessible sites at Green River Campground?
Site 41 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Green River Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Green River Campground sits inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Green River Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Green River Campground?
Dinosaur National Monument covers over 210,000 acres (84984 ha). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation