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Birding - 2/3/2012

Yampa River Headquarters has a nature trail with an observation deck. Stop by the visitor center for the latest information.

Boating - 2/3/2012

Yampa River boaters have 13 access points in the 134-mile-long Yampa River State Park portion of the river, stretching from Hayden, Colorado, to Dinosaur National Monument (Permits required within Dinosaur National Park.) on the Utah border.

Camping - 2/3/2012

The Headquarters campground near Hayden, CO has 50 camp sites; 35 are electric sites. At this campground there are coin operated showers and laundry facilities. There are six basic campground locations with river access along the 134-mile segment of the Yampa river from Hayden to the Dinosaur National Monument. There are no showers available at these sites. The sites are: South Beach, Duffy, Juniper, Maybell Bridge, and Cross Mountain Canyon. See the Camping page on Yampa River's Web site as well as the Yampa River Brochure and map for more information.

Education Programs - 2/3/2012

The Yampa River State Park staff is available for school or community requested programs. For more information please contact Joann Hudish at (970)276-2061.

Fishing - 2/3/2012

The Yampa River offers many fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for both warm-water and cold-water species in the Yampa. Upstream of Yampa River State Park is one of the healthiest trout fisheries found in the state. In and around Steamboat Springs, there is a variety of fishing opportunities. On the eastern end of Yampa River State Park from Hayden to Craig, there are good trout numbers, small-mouth bass and northern pike. On the western end of the river from Craig to Maybell, there are warm-water species, including a good small-mouth bass fishery, northern pike and catfish.

Group Camping - 2/3/2012

Yampa River headquarters offers a group camping area with five tent only sites. These sites are separate from the other camping sites at the park. Please contact the Yampa River State Park at (970)276-2061 for reservations.

Group Picnicking - 2/3/2012

Yampa River Headquarters offers a covered group picnic area. The fee is $60.00 per day up to 50 people and $.50 per person over that. Contact the main office for more information or to make reservations.

Hiking - 2/3/2012

At the Headquarters Campground, walkers can enjoy a mile of nature trail to work the kinks out from the long day’s drive. The primary hiking opportunity is at many of the river access sites along the river. Hiking in the area is primarily on BLM lands and offers a diverse experience for all levels and interests. With the high-desert environment, your hikes can offer some of the most scenic views found anywhere. Areas like Duffy Mt., Juniper Canyon and Cross Mountain have some excellent hiking territory. See the Yampa River Brochure and map and the River Access Points page for more information.

Hunting - 2/3/2012

Yampa River State Park is centrally located to all major areas of hunting. We have Shower and Laundry facilities available. Our Visitor Center has BLM maps for sale as well as maps and information about the area State Trust Lands open for public access.

Picnicking - 2/3/2012

Yampa River offers Picnic sites at all 13 river access sites, which require a daily use fee. See the River Access Points page on this Web site as well the Yampa River Brochure and Map. The Headquarters campground also has a group picnic area that can be reserved by calling (970)276-2061. See Yampa River Fees page for rates.

Volleyball - 2/3/2012

There is a Sand Volleyball court at the Headquarters Campground near our playground and group picnic area for our campers and visitors to enjoy.

Whitewater rafting - 2/3/2012

While most of the 134-mile stretch of the Yampa River in Yampa River State Park is relatively flat water with Class I-II rapids, there are some areas of Class III-V rapids. Please see Yampa River's Boating Page for additional information, maps, and downloadable brochures.

Last Modified Date: 5/27/2011 10:08 AM