Echo Park Campground
Echo Park Campground is located adjacent to the Green River. There are vault toilets, drinking water spigots (seasonal), and a self-pay station. This location has both first-come first-served individual sites and a group site: Individual sites. Individual sites are all first come, first served. The group site is available through advance reservation (in the campsite list tab, below) and is located approximately 800 feet (243 m) east of the individual campground sites.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
| Walk-in | 4 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
22 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Park Campground Group Site | Echo Park Campground Group Site | Group | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | 25 / 6 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 1 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | 40 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 4 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | 50 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 6 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 9 | Echo Park Individual | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
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 |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
The Echo Park Campground has vault toilets and drinking water spigots (seasonal). All campsites have picnic tables and a campfire rings. Walk-in sites (Sites 18-21) do not have campfire rings. The group site and walk-in sites have food storage lockers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Starting from the town of Dinosaur in northwestern Colorado, travel approximately 3 miles (5 km) east on Highway 40. Turn left onto the Harpers Corner Road and travel for approximately 24 miles (39 km). Turn right onto the Echo Park Road and travel approximately 13 miles (21 km) to the Echo Park Campground.
| Nearest town | Jensen, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.5205° N, 108.9907° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Once on site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
- Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have Group site.
Charges and cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. •Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). Late Cancellations •Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
39 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 ↗ | 28.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.7 mi |
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Public land it sits in
John Wesley Powell begins about 5.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.6 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
The campground is set on a bench along the Green River and provides spectacular views of the surrounding canyons, Green River, and Steamboat Rock.
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. Unimproved hiking trails lead to the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers or to views of the Mitten Park Fault.
- River Rafting & Boating. Whitewater rafting is a highlight of Dinosaur National Monument, with multi-day trips available on both the Yampa and Green Rivers. Yampa River trips begin at Deerlodge Park, running through famous rapids like Teepee, Big Joe, and Warm Springs before joining the Green River at Echo Park and continuing to the Split Mountain boat ramp. Green River trips launch at Gates of Lo
- Scenic Drives. Several roads provide access to key destinations and scenic sites. Scenic drives allow the windshield visitor to see spectacular geology.
Nearby
On the Utah side of the monument, the Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see 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 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 Echo Park Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Echo Park Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Echo Park Campground?
•Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Echo Park Campground have?
23 sites, including 17 standard sites without power, 4 walk-in sites, and 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Echo Park Campground?
Echo Park Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Echo Park Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Echo Park Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Echo 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 Echo Park Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Echo Park Campground sits inside Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Echo 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 Echo Park Campground?
Jensen, Colorado. On the Utah side of the monument, the Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to see dinosaur fossils exposed in the rock.
Source: Getting there
What if Echo Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Pine I River Camp (9 mi), Cottonwood River Camp (9.7 mi, partly first-come), and Cats Paw River Camp (9.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Echo Park Campground in?
Echo Park Campground is a Dinosaur National Monument campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Dinosaur National Monument