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Steamboat Springs Area
The Steamboat Springs area is east and north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District with a Ranger Station/Visitor Center in the town of Steamboat Springs. Recreation sites along Buffalo Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass are located within this area to include the popular waterfall hike, Fish Creek Falls.
The area lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and the Routt National Forest. Multiple wilderness areas are nearby. The area is bountiful with recreation opportunities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing, as well as winter sports such as skiing and snowmobiling, just to name a few.
At a Glance
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Steamboat Springs Area
- Base Camp TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Buffalo Pass
- Buffalo Pass TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Dry Lake TH: Trail #1160
- Dumont Lake Campground
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Hot Springs TH: Trail #1169
- Mad Creek TH: Trail #1100
- Red Dirt TH: Trail #1171
- South Fork TH: Trail #1100.3A
- Summit Park TH: Trail #1206
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Steamboat Springs Area
- Dry Lake Campground
- Dumont Lake Campground
- Granite Campground
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Meadows Campground
- Summit Lake Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Steamboat Springs Area
Dispersed Camping
Mt. Zirkel Wilderness: MAP - camping guidelines, Slavonia area
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Steamboat Springs Area
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Steamboat Springs Area
Rock Climbing
Areas for Rock Climbing at Steamboat Springs Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Steamboat Springs Area
- Buffalo Pass TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Dumont Lake Picnic Site
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Muddy Pass Lake
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Steamboat Springs Area
Day Hiking
Trail Descriptions (ROGs for HPBE District)
Areas for Day Hiking at Steamboat Springs Area
- Base Camp TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Buffalo Pass
- Buffalo Pass TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Dry Lake TH: Trail #1160
- Elk Park TH: Trail #1118
- Fish Creek Falls TH: Trail #1102
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Hot Springs TH: Trail #1169
- Mad Creek TH: Trail #1100
- Red Dirt TH: Trail #1171
- Roaring Fork 1 TH: Trail #1166
- South Fork TH: Trail #1100.3A
- Summit Park TH: Trail #1206
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Steamboat Springs Area
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Steamboat Springs Area
- Base Camp TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Buffalo Pass
- Buffalo Pass TH: Trail #1101, CDNST
- Elk Park TH: Trail #1118
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Mad Creek TH: Trail #1100
- North Fork Elkhead TH: Trail #1145/1146
- Red Dirt TH: Trail #1171
- Roaring Fork 1 TH: Trail #1166
- South Fork TH: Trail #1100.3A
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Steamboat Springs Area
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Steamboat Springs Area
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at Steamboat Springs Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Steamboat Springs Area
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Steamboat Springs Area
- Dumont Lake Campground
- Fish Creek Falls TH: Trail #1102
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Steamboat Springs Area
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Steamboat Springs Area
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Steamboat Springs Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Steamboat Springs Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Steamboat Springs Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Steamboat Springs Area
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Steamboat Springs Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Rabbit Ears Cross Country Ski Trails Map
Rabbit Ears Cross Country Ski Trails Brochure
Hogan Park Cross Country Ski Trail Map
Buffalo Pass Winter Backcountry Permit Area
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Steamboat Springs Area
- Bruce's Parking Lot
- Dry Lake TH: Trail #1160
- Fox Curve Parking Lot
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office
- Walton Peak Parking Lot
- West Summit North Parking Lot
- West Summit South Parking Lot
Snowmobiling
Rabbit Ears-Buffalo Pass Winter Rec Area
Buffalo, Rabbit Ears, and Gore Passes Snowmobile Information Brochure
Buffalo, Rabbit Ears, and Gore Passes Snowmobile Information Map
State of Colorado Snowmobile Trails & Info
Areas for Snowmobiling at Steamboat Springs Area
