Big Island River Camp
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Big Island River Camp open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Dinosaur National Monument. It doesn't name Big Island River Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Echo Park Road and Campground Closure
Park closure covering Dinosaur National Monument · NPS · Dinosaur National Monument
Rainbow Park Closure
Park closure covering Dinosaur National Monument · NPS · Dinosaur National Monument
As of · Source: NPS · Dinosaur National Monument. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- Dinosaur National Monument
Big Island River Camp is a campground in Utah.
Local outfitters
- Dutch John Resort At Flaming Gorge32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Big Island River Camp
Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
30° / 8°
4 wet · 3 snow
Feb
39° / 16°
4 wet · 2 snow
Mar
55° / 27°
5 wet · 1 snow
Apr
64° / 35°
5 wet
May
75° / 44°
5 wet
Jun
88° / 52°
3 wet
Jul
94° / 59°
3 wet
Aug
92° / 56°
4 wet
Sep
81° / 47°
5 wet
Oct
65° / 35°
5 wet
Nov
48° / 24°
5 wet · 1 snow
Dec
33° / 12°
4 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dinosaur Nm-Quarry Area, UT, 10.6 mi away at 4,802 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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