Cats Paw River Camp
Cats Paw Camp is a boat-in campsite along the north side of the Green River, located about 1.3 miles below Little Hole Boat Ramp. This area is typical of a high desert environment, with shady junipers, cottonwoods, Ponderosa pines, and summer wildflowers. This site can accommodate 6-8 people. Reservations may be made for six sites (Bootleg, Cats Paw, Cottonwood, Big Pine I, Big Pine II, and Trail's End) by calling 1-877-444-6777 or go online at "http://www.recreation.gov". All other sites are first come, first served. Registration for campsite use must be made the day of use at Little Hole on the Camp Registration Board. All campers are required to have a portable toilet system.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $13/night for standard unit. |
| Dark sky | 9 miles from Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | All Year |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | This campground has one reservable site. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) |
| Fees | $13/night for standard unit. |
| Rules | This is primarily a boat-in camp facility. It is also accessible by foot travel. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.5449° N, 109.1734° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
31 mi from the campground · 532 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 19.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.1 mi |
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Explore
Video
Cat's Paw - Single-Column Restraint
Worth a stop
- 14.2 miDinosaur Trackway Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside John Wesley Powell.
- inJohn Wesley Powell ↗National Conservation Lands unit · Bureau of Land Management · 29,478 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cats Paw River Camp?
Sites at Cats Paw River Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. This campground has one reservable site. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Cats Paw River Camp?
$13/night for standard unit.
Source: Forest Service
Is Cats Paw River Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season All Year.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Cats Paw River Camp?
Cats Paw River Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Is Cats Paw River Camp good for stargazing?
Dinosaur National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 9 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What if Cats Paw River Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cottonwood River Camp (under 0.1 mi, partly first-come), Bootleg River Camp (0.1 mi), and Sand River Camp (0.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby