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
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
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
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