Yampa River
Flows north from its mountain headwaters, swings west at Steamboat Springs, and passes Hayden and Craig before crossing sagebrush country and canyons to meet the Green. It is one of the West's few largely free-flowing rivers.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Yampa River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 250 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Park Range near the town of Yampa, Routt County, Colorado |
| Mouth | Joins the Green River at Echo Park, Dinosaur National Monument |
| State | Colorado |
Stagecoach Dam forms Stagecoach Reservoir above Steamboat Springs.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Yampa River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Yampa River (Wikipedia) ↗