Steamboat Lake Parking Lot & Visitor Center

Area Status: Open

Steamboat Lake State Park and parking lot are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (not Forest Service) and is open year round for winter and summer fun.

Enjoy the picturesque mountain scenery surrounding Steamboat Lake while relaxing in the rocking chairs at the Visitor Center. Browse the display area and learn about nature and area history.

Summer offers plenty of opportunity for boating, fishing, camping, picknicking, and hiking
Winter comes alive with snowmobiling, ice fishing, and peaceful cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Access to Steamboat Lake State Park groomed snowmobile trails around the lake as well as non-motorized use areas. Click here for more information regarding the state park. $7 day use fee is required for entry.

North Routt County Winter Recreation Trails Map

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Visitor Center Summer Visitor Center Hours (starting June 2): Monday - Wednesday: 8a.m. to 6p.m. Thurs - Sunday: 8a.m. to 8p.m. WEBSITE: cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/SteamboatLake PHONE NUMBER: (970) 879-3922 EMAIL: steamboat.lake@state.co.us
Fees:	$7/Vehicle Day Use Fee
Usage:	Heavy
Closest Towns:	Clark, Colorado
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Information Center:	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 925 Weiss Drive Steamboat Springs, CO 970-870-2299

General Information

Directions:

Address: 61105 County Road 129, Clark, CO, United States, 80428-0750

Directions from Steamboat Springs: Go west on US Hwy 40 to County Road 129. Travel 28 miles north of Steamboat Springs, turn left into visitor center.

Parking:

The Parking lot is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Not the Forest Service)

The parking lot is open year round for winter and summer fun.
Summer recreation includes hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking and camping.
Winter comes alive with snowmobiling, ice fishing, and peaceful cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
All vehicles are required to display a current Colorado State Parks Pass on their windshield.
Both, daily and annual passes can be purchased at the visitor center and the self-service dispensers.

One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you.

Hahn's Peak frames the breathtaking scenery of this premier park offering family fishing, camping, picnicking, trail and boating recreational opportunities. A full-service Marina and swim beach provide amenities for active water play.