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Yampa Ranger District

Yampa, Colorado · Routt County · Facility

The Yampa Ranger District is the southern-most district of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland administrative unit. The District manages Routt National Forest lands, which consist of nearly 400,000 acres of varied terrain, ranging from sagebrush flats to forested mountains to alpi…

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About Yampa Ranger District

The Yampa Ranger District is the southern-most district of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland administrative unit. The District manages Routt National Forest lands, which consist of nearly 400,000 acres of varied terrain, ranging from sagebrush flats to forested mountains to alpine tundra. A variety of year-round recreation opportunities are available to visitors. The Ranger District office is in Yampa, Colorado and hosts 9 campgrounds, several fishing reservoirs, and popular hikes.OTHER INFORMATION:FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Before your arrival, please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are fire restrictions 970-638-4516BOAT REGULATIONS: Electric trolling motors are allowed. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. (Combustion engines only allowed at Yamcolo Reservoir). Scroll down for area-specific activities, locations and maps...Select Flat Tops or Gore Range under 'Areas & Activities' in the right-hand sidebar to find recreation sites on the Yampa Ranger District.

Plan Your Visit to Yampa Ranger District

Heading to Yampa Ranger District? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Yampa Ranger District?

No central reservation system listed for Yampa Ranger District. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252213) for the latest entry policy and availability.