Gates of Lodore Campground
Campground · Colorado ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Dinosaur National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 5,346 ft
- Elevation
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River at the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. 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 fire pits or grills. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (but there are no hook-ups).
Getting there
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is 106 miles (171 km) north of the Canyon Visitor Center.
40.72492, -108.88782 · 40°43'29.7"N 108°53'16.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 44 | 55 | 62 | 72 | 83 | 91 | 88 | 79 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
| Low °F | 13 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 39 | 47 | 54 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 19.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Gates of Lodore Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Gates of Lodore Campground?
- No. Gates of Lodore Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Gates of Lodore Campground
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- Indian Crossing Campground 19.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery 13.6 mi · Facility
- Big Pine I River Camp 19 mi · Campground
- Cottonwood River Camp 19.4 mi · Campground
- Cats Paw River Camp 19.5 mi · Campground
- Bootleg River Camp 19.5 mi · Campground
- Sand River Camp 19.5 mi · Campground
- Stonefly II River Camp 19.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (435) 781-7700
- Email dino_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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