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
Quarry (Columbine) Winter Parking
Site Open
Columbine Winter Parking and Winter Recreation Area MapNorth Routt County Winter Recreation Trails MapWinter multi-use parking located in North Routt County Area with an emphasis for non-motorized…
Rose Creek Trailhead
Trail #1197 Motorized, single track motorcycle trail. Connects to the 1101 Wyoming Trail.
Scott Run Trailhead: Trail #1177
Trail #1177 is a non-motorized, multi-use trail the connects with 1188.1A, Coulton Creek Cut over.
Seedhouse Campground
Site Open
Seedhouse Campground is located 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and is the gateway to the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor. Vault toilets, trash services and potable…
Seedhouse Group Campground
Site Open
Seedhouse Group site provides a private setting for your group. Located near the Elk River, fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding are all readily available.This area is also set near the Mount…
Seedhouse Guard Station
Site Open
Seedhouse Guard Station provides a private setting for your fall and winter camping experience. This is the perfect ski-, snowshoe-, hike-, or snowmobile-in getaway. This historic one room cabin…
Seedhouse Trailhead: Trail #1101 - CDT Access
Trail #1101 is the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and is a motorized, single track motorcycle, multi-use trail. Popular mountain bike loop that connects to #1189 trail. Trailhead provides…
Slavonia Trailhead: Trail #1150/1161/1162
Trails #1150, 1161 and 1162 are for non-motorized, foot and horse traffic. They provide access to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and the 'Zirkel Circle' - Gilpin and Gold Lakes and Mica Lake. Camping…
Steamboat Lake Recreation Site & Visitor Center
Site Open
Steamboat Lake State Park and parking lot are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, not the Forest Service, and is open all year. Enjoy the picturesque mountain scenery surrounding Steamboat…