Gauge Conditions

Yampa River at Deerlodge Park, CO Upstream Primary

Runnable: 1,300.0 – 25,000.0 CFS

Optimal flow range (based on 2012 Yampa-White Basin WFET Report).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Access to the Yampa River is at Deerlodge Park on river left where the road ends shortly before the river enters the canyon. The site is administered by the National Park Service within Dinosaur National Monument. A campground here has seven shady walk-in sites under the cottonwoods that are suitable for tents with tables, fire pits, and seasonal water and vault toilets. There are no designated RV sites separate from the main parking area. The campground is open throughout the year but winter snow can affect accessibility. The campground is on a terrace adjacent to the river and will be flooded at flows greater than 18,000 cfs.