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Park Conditions

  • Boat Ramps

    All river access points are open at this time. Water levels are low


    (Updated: 8/20/2018 11:58 AM)

  • Camping

    The Campground at Yampa River Headquarters is open. visit the Fees page​.

    Note: Camping is no longer available at the South Beach river access site. 

    Camping is available at Loudy Simpson Park, and also Elkhead Reservoir and Yampa River State Park Headquarters location. Call the park office at (970) 276-2061 for more information on Yampa camping. 

    For Loudy Simpson Park camping information, please call Moffat County at (970) 824-5517.

    (Updated: 5/8/2018 1:13 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    ​On Friday June 29th Routt County will put a Stage 1 fire ban in affect. 

    Read more about the fire ban: Steamboat Today Fire restriction.​

    Note: Please use extreme caution when windy conditions exist.
    (Updated: 6/28/2018 12:17 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Elkhead Fishing Tournament update: as of Wednesday June 27th  the largest pike 40"
    Largest Small Mouth 18"
    178 registered anglers
    490 fish have been submitted
    209 Pike
    280 Small Mouth
    I tagged fish from previous years which won the angler a new Evoke Kayak​

    There are various access points along the river. Please be sure to obtain a $7.00 daily fee pass or have an annual pass displayed on your vehicle in a designated​ fee area.  
    (Updated: 8/3/2018 2:56 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Yampa River State Park Headquarters office is open 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Sunday. 

    Please call the Park office with any questions (970) 276-2061.

    (Updated: 10/6/2017 10:41 AM)

  • Road Conditions

    All river access points and boat ramps along the river are open at this time. 
    (Updated: 3/30/2018 11:05 AM)

  • Trails

    There is a one-mile trail around the headquarters campground. While on the trail bird watching and wildlife viewing are some of the activities you will enjoy.  Please remember to purchase a  $7.00 daily entrance fee pass​ at the self serve station outside the Visitor's Center front door unless you have the annual pass.

    (Updated: 4/27/2018 8:19 AM)

  • Water Levels

    The river is at seasonal flows;  Please check the USGS River and Stream Flows​ for daily CFS reporting or call Headquarters office with questions at (970) 276-2061.

    (Updated: 10/6/2017 10:44 AM)

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