Yampa River State Park

Yampa River State Park

State Park in Hayden, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
Visitor Center/Office: Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
Camper Services Building: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

6185 W. US Hwy. 40
Hayden, CO 81639
United States

Contact:

970-276-2061

[email protected]

Yampa River State Park

State Park in Hayden, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
Visitor Center/Office: Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
Camper Services Building: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

6185 W. US Hwy. 40
Hayden, CO 81639
United States

Contact:

970-276-2061

[email protected]

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Routt County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions -

Effective until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire, campfire, or open flame outdoors is PROHIBITED, including in developed campgrounds & picnic areas. This includes charcoal grills, BBQs, coal & wood-burning stoves. More info: Routt County.

River Users -

Due to low water conditions in the Yampa River, downstream travel is not recommended. Utilizing river bottom or shoreline on private property could result in trespassing violations. As of 6-23-2026 the CFS was 335 near Hayden. Learn more.

Group and Event Space

FOR GROUPS

Educational Tours

Visitor and Nature Center

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.  

Call (303) 659-6005 to arrange a program for your group.​​

Amenities:

  • Wildlife Displays
  • Naturalists on Staff

FOR GROUPS

Picnic Together

Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion

Hold your next family or business event at the Meadowlark Picnic Pavilion. 

  • $160.00 per day
  • Up to 100 guests

Call (303) 659-6005 for hours of operation and to make a reservation.​

Amenities:

  • 2 charcoal grills
  • 15 accessible picnic tables
  • Electricity
  • Running Water
  • Restrooms
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Volleyball court
  • Access to trails
Sunset clouds glowing red over a mountain range with golden aspen trees in the foreground

Nearby Trails Access and Lake Views

Enjoy a diversity of trailheads, lake views and the Barr Lake Nature Center with exhibits just yards away. 

  • Neidrach, Perimeter, Northern Prairie Welcome trails
  • Take a stroll
  • Walk the dog
  • Ride a bike
  • Ride your horse
  • Paddle the canoe
  • Cast your fishing rod
  • Watch birds and wildlife