Dispersed
Yamcolo Reservoir Dispersed Camping and Boat Ramp
Routt National Forest · Gypsum, CO
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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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- Address:Gypsum, CO
About
ABOUT: Located in the heart of the Flat Tops just outside Yampa on Forest Service Road 900. This area has 10 dispersed camping sites and a boat launch. There is a parking area where one can park and walk down to fish off the shore, or a boat ramp located on the far end of the reservoir that provides access to the Yamcolo Reservoir for free day use fishing. BOAT REGULATIONS : Electric trolling motors and internal combustion engines _ are allowed. (This is the only reservoir combustion engines are allowed)_ HIKING NEARBY: There are 3 Trailheads located off Forest Service Road 900. Mandall Lakes Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead, and Stillwater Trailhead, all within a short driving distance. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are any current fire restrictions. DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Yampa, Take Cty Rd 7 just behind the local General Store, (Montgomery’s) for 7 miles, it will then turn into gravel and this is when the road becomes Forest Service Road 900, stay on FS RD 900 for approximately 4 more miles until you see Yamcolo on the left side. It is the first of the three reservoirs lcoated on Forest Service Rd 900.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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