Split Mountain Campground

The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River in the Shadow of Split Mountain

NPS / Dan Johnson

 

The Split Mountain Group Campground is located along the banks of the Green River at and elevation of 4800 feet. The highly eroded Split Mountain towers over the campground. The campground is near the famous dinosaur quarry, where you can see 149 million year old dinosaur bones still encased in the rock. Right beside the campground is the Split Mountain Boat Ramp where river rafters come off the Green River after trips through Dinosaur National Monument's canyons.

 

Sites

Four group sites that accommodate both tents and recreational vehicles

Minimum groups size of 8 people, Maximum group size of 25 people per site and up to six vehicles

No water, sewer or electric hookups, Restroom with flush toilets available from mid April through early October

Fees

$25.00 per site, per night

Fees are charged only when water is available (early April to early October)

Season

Open All Year

Water and flush toilets available from early April through early October

Reservations

Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov for peak season - April 19 through October 6

Open as first come, first served during non-peak season

Facilities and Services

Water and flush toilets available early April to early October

Pit toilets available during fall, winter and spring

Picnic tables

Campfire ring with grill

Trash pick up and recycling

Pay phone

Hiking trails

River boat launch (permits required)

Split Mountain Group Campground is located four miles east of the Quarry Visitor Center off the Cub Creek Road. The road to the campground is paved but does have several sharp turns and steep grades.

Split Mountain is a group campground during peak season. During the non-peak season (early October to early April), Split Mountain Campground is open to all visitors on a first come, first-served basis. There is no water, but a vault toilet is available. There are no reservations at Split Mountain during the off-season and no fees are charged.

 

 

Campground Regulations

• Each group site is limited to 25 people and 6 vehicles. Extra parking is available in the parking lot.
• Proper storage of food and trash is required. Dinosaur is black bear country! See our Camping in Bear Country page for more information.
• All vehicles and trailers must stay on the pavement or on designated parking pads.
• Digging, leveling and other site modifications are prohibited.
• Campfires must be built inside the fire grate provided. Never leave a campfire unattended.
• Collecting wood from the ground or breaking it off trees or shrubs is prohibited. Firewood is available for $5.00 per near the pay station.
• Washing dishes/clothing at public water outlets is prohibited. Water must be carried to campsites for washing dishes. Wastewater must then be poured into restroom toilets. The discharging of wastewater on the ground is prohibited.
• Bathing is allowed at restroom sink or at your campsite only.
• State firearm laws apply. All other weapons are prohibited (this also includes slingshots, paintball guns, BB guns and bows).
• Do not feed or harass wildlife.
• Generators may be operated between 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
• Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days
• PETS:
  ♦ Must be on a 6 foot maximum leash or physically restrained at all times
  ♦ May not be left unattended and tied to an object
  ♦ Are allowed in your campsite, on roads and in parking lots
  ♦ Are not permitted on hiking trails, along the river or in the backcountry