North Routt County Area
This area is located in northwest Colorado, just south of the Colorado/Wyoming border and the Sierra Madre Range. It is a part of Routt National Forest, surrounds Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake State Parks, and runs parallel to the Continental Divide. Popular recreation locations include Big Red Park, Crane Park, Elkhorn Mountain, Hahns Peak, Hinman Park, and Seedhouse, just to name a few. This area is home to many activities such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, OHV riding, and various winter activities. This region is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
Recreation Sites
Elkhorn South Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead provides seasonal summer access to Trail #1149, a motorized double track. This is a popular ATV and motorcycle route in summer. Access requires AWD or 4WD vehicle, as road conditions…
Elkhorn South Winter Trailhead
Site Open
Columbine Winter Parking and Winter Recreation Area MapNorth Routt County Winter Recreation Trails MapElkhorn South is recommended for motorized use and trailer parking and is located approximately…
Ellis North Trailhead
Site Open
Trail #1155. Motorized double track. Popular ATV and Motorcycle route.
Ellis South Trailhead
Site Open
Trail #1155. Motorized double track.
Farwell North Trailhead
Site Open
Trail # 1203. Motorized double track, ATV trail leading to a single track motorcycle trail. Connects to the 409 Road.
Farwell South Trailhead
Site Open
Trail # 1203. Motorized single track, motorcycle trail.
Hahns Peak Lake Boat Ramp
Site Closed
Located near the Hahns Peak Lake Campground and in the Day Use Area. Boat ramp is gravel. The lake is restricted to electric motors or hand propelled boats only. Fishing and hiking are available.
Hahns Peak Lake Campground
Site Closed
10/16/2024: Campground closed for the season and will re-open in 2025.Hahns Peak Lake Campground lies on the shore of a small, scenic lake just 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado…
Hahns Peak Lake Eastside Picnic Site
Site Closed
The Eastside picnic site provides 4 tables near the shores of Hahns Peak Lake, across the lake from Hahns Peak Lake Campground. Trails to tables are accessible and covered pavilions and cooking grill…
Hahns Peak Lake Picnic Site
Site Closed
Located near the Hahns Peak Lake Campground and in the Day Use Area, the picnic site provides 4 tables near the shores of Hahns Peak Lake. Fishing and hiking are available. Vault toilets and garbage…