Yampa River State Park in Colorado State

Yampa River State Park

With nearly 134 miles of park space, the park area offers incredible ecosystems and animal watching.

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Yampa River State Park Details

With nearly 134 miles of park space, the Yampa River State Park area offers incredible ecosystems and animal watching. You can camp here at group campgrounds or at an on-site tipi. You can find flat water to more expert class boating along the river, and, along the shores, birds and other wildlife can be seen by canoe, boat or kayak. Fishing is allowed, and you can enjoy a ranger-lead nature program from the visitor center near the town of Hayden.

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