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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Yampa River in Colorado, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Deerlodge Park Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (40.489, -107.310) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Steamboat Flyfisher, 25.1 mi
- Boat ramp (40.488, -107.159) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Steamboat Flyfisher, 17.2 mi
- Boat ramp (40.477, -107.966) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (40.439, -106.817) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Steamboat Flyfisher, 3.2 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Steamboat Flyfisher 35 5th Street +1-970-879-6552
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) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey