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![]() Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. The campground sits beside the Green River near the Rainbow Park Boat Ramp at the head of Split Mountain Canyon. Rainbow Park Campground is open year-round, but there is no winter maintenance on the unpaved road.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 4 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Campfires must be built inside the fire grates provided. Seasonal fire restrictions could be in effect. Check the information kiosk at the campground or ask a ranger about potential fire restrictions. To prevent the spread of invasive species, use local firewood. Collecting wood from the ground or breaking it off trees/plants is prohibited. Don’t burn trash, metal, plastic, or other materials other than wood. Never leave fires unattended. Ensure fire is completely out and cold to the touch before leaving. Toilet Types
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Weather Dinosaur's climate is semiarid with temperatures averaging between 0°F to 30°F (-18°C to -1°C) in January and 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C) in July. Elevations within the park vary between 4,700 and 9,000 feet (1,433 and 2,743 m). Winter snow makes roads at higher elevations impassable while only light to moderate snow is found at lower elevations. Summer thunderstorms often cause heavy downpours and localized flooding, but may fail to dampen parched soils less than a mile away. Camping Fee Year-round camping fee for Rainbow Park Campground. $12.00 Camping Fee - Senior and Access Pass Holders Year-round camping fee for Senior and Access pass holders. $6.00 Email Address Send this campground an email Phone number (Voice) 435-781-7700 Mailing Address P.O. Box 128Jensen, UT 84035 Physical Address 11625 E 1500 SJensen, UT 84035 Directions Rainbow Park Campground is 28 miles (45 km) from the Quarry Visitor Center in the Utah portion of the monument. It is located on a dirt road that is impassable when wet. From the Quarry Visitor Center, drive south on State Road 149 for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto Brush Creek Road, and follow it for 5 miles (8 km). Turn right at the fork, following the signs to Island Park for 4 miles (7 km). Turn right onto the Island Park Road and follow it for 12 miles (19 km) to reach Rainbow Park Campground.Additional Information There is no potable water available at this campground. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument. Regulations Small RVs and truck-top campers permitted. Each site is limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles. All vehicles must stay on gravel road or designated parking area. Do not block roads. No reservations accepted. All sites are first come, first-served.
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ADA Information - Rainbow Park Campground does not have any designated accessible sites. However, most sites are level with relatively easy access from the gravel road and parking area. Wheelchair Access - Campsites and vault toilet may be accessible with assistance. RV & Trailer Information - Sites have a small gravel parking areas where a little RV may be parked. Do not block roads. The road to Rainbow Park is rugged, requires a high-clearance vehicle, and is impassable when wet. There are no hookups, dump stations, or facilities for filling an RV water tank anywhere in Dinosaur National Monument. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 15 Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. NPS / Dan Johnson ![]() |
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Last updated: December 14, 2021