Yampa River State Park
State Park in Hayden, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
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.
Office: Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
6185 W. US Hwy. 40
Hayden, CO 81639
United States
Two kayakers.
Yampa State Park
About Sunbeam, East Cross Mountain, West Cross Mountain, and Deerlodge Creek
Along the Yampa River, Sunbeam, East Cross Mountain, West Cross Mountain, and Deerlodge Creek are the closest sites to the town of Maybell. All four sites have between class I and V rapids, depending on the time of year. Only East Cross Mountain offers camping.
What to Do at This River Section
- Boating
- Camping (Headquarters Campground only)
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Nature Viewing
- Picnicking
- Volleyball (Headquarters Campground only)
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hunting
- OHV/Snowmobile Riding
Yampa State Park
Site 10 - Sunbeam
Located approximately seven miles northwest of Maybell. Take U.S. Highway 40 out of Maybell to State Highway 318. Drive six miles to Moffat County Road 23 which leads to the access site.
- Distance from Previous Site: 17 miles
- Boat Ramp: None.
- River Flow Class: between Class I and Class V rapids, depending on the time of year.
- Float Skill Level: Beginner, Novice, or Advanced.
- Nearest Take Out:
Amenities:
- Boat Ramp
- Camping
- Changing Room
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Restroom
- Showers
- Trash Cans
Yampa State Park
Site 11 - East Cross Mountain
Located approximately 18 miles southwest of Maybell. Take U.S. Highway 40 west of Maybell about 13.6 miles to Moffat County Road 85. Drive north on Moffat County Road 85 to the Bureau of Land Management Road 1551 and then 1.5 miles to the site.
- Distance from Previous Site: 12 miles
- Boat Ramp:
- River Flow Class: between Class I and Class V rapids, depending on the time of year.
- Float Skill Level: Advanced.
- Nearest Take Out:
CAUTION: Roads may be rough leading to the site. Class V rapids exist in the Cross Mountain Canyon.
Amenities:
- Boat Ramp
- Camping
- Parking
- Picnic Sites
- Vault Toilet
- Showers
Camping at East Cross Mountain
Camping permits can be purchased on-site from the kiosk. East Cross Mountain has 5 primitive campsites.
Yampa State Park
Sites 12 and 13 - West Cross Mountain and Deerlodge Park
Located between Cross Mountain Canyon and Dinosaur National Monument.
- Distance from Previous Site: West Cross Mountain is 4 miles from East Cross Mountain, and Deerlodge Park is 9 miles from West Cross Mountain.
- Boat Ramp: None.
- River Flow Class: between Class I and Class V rapids, depending on the time of year.
- Float Skill Level: Beginner, Novice, or Advanced.
- Nearest Take Out: Boaters who pass Deerlodge Park must have a permit to float on the Yampa River through Dinosaur National Monument.
Both access sites are managed by the National Park Service.
Amenities:
- Boat Ramp
- Camping
Camping at Deerlodge Park
Camping at Deerlodge Park is managed by the National Park Service. Deerlodge Park has 7 primitive campsites.