Bear River Designated Dispersed Campground

Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc. Bear River Valley

Facilities:

There are 32 dispersed sites spread out along the valley. The campsites have fire grates. Trash collection and a restroom are located at the Yamcolo boat ramp.

Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on County Rd 7 for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Follow FDR 900 for approximately another 3 miles to 13 miles. Sites are located along this 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Mid-November (NOTE: Seasons may vary depending on weather and snow depth. Fee Charged. No drinking water or trash service available at the sites.) .

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit Yampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit Yampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit Yampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit Yampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the sites spread out on a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900. Proceed N/NW on CH 131 approx. 35 miles to Steamboat Springs, CO.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit ampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit ampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit ampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the 32 designated dispersed sites are spread out along a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit ampa, CO. * Note: Distance varies because the sites spread out on a 10 mile stretch of FDR 900. Proceed N/NW on CH 131 approx. 35 miles to Steamboat Springs, CO.) Directions: 10-20 miles northeast in Yampa

Mandall Lakes Trail - The Mandall Lakes Trail, located in the Flat Tops southwest of Yampa, leads from Yampa Reservoir, north past several lakes, to Mandall Pass.

North Derby Trail - This trail in the Bear River area leads from Stillwater Reservoir over a pass to the North Fork Derby Creek.

Sand Creek Trail - The Sand Creek Trail leads from the Bear River Valley, near Yamcolo Reservoir, to Sheriff Reservoir, south of Dunckley Pass.

Sawtooth Trail - The Sawtooth Trail is located in the Flat Tops, west of Yampa. It is accessed only by the Sand Creek Trail and leads to the headwaters of Trout Creek.

Smith Lake Trail - The Smith Lake Trail is a short trail located in the Bear River Area. It leads from Cold Springs Campground to Smith Lake.

Ute Trail - The Ute Trail runs from the Bear River, southwest of Yampa, north to Heart Lake. It is open to ATV use in addition to foot and horseback travel.

Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp - Yamcolo Reservoir is located in the Bear River area, southwest of Yampa at an elevation of about 9,500 feet.