Steamboat Lake State Park
The Wheeler loop in Dutch Hill Campground is open for first-come, first-served camping. All other campground loops remain closed for the season. Reservations open six months in advance for Memorial Day weekend through September 30 via cpwshop.com.
Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 10:23AM MDT until June 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Steamboat Lake State Park sits at 8,100 feet in the mountains of northwest Colorado, about 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs. The 2,820-acre park centers on a scenic reservoir surrounded by aspen groves and pine forests, with the distinctive pyramid shape of Hahns Peak dominating the northern skyline. The park offers 181 campsites across multiple campground loops including Dutch Hill. Sites range from non-electric tent sites to electric RV sites, though full hookups are not available. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table. Facilities include vault toilets, coin-operated showers and laundry, water fill stations, and a dump station. One ADA-accessible campsite is available. Walk-in sites (181-200) prohibit truck campers and pop-ups in the parking areas. A full-service marina provides boat rentals, fishing supplies, and access to the lake's excellent trout fishing. The park includes 35.6 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus a sandy swimming beach. Winter brings snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing opportunities.
Directions
From Steamboat Springs, travel west on US 40 for two miles to County Road 129 (Elk River Road), then drive north for 25 miles to reach the Visitor Center at 61105 RCR 129, Clark, CO 80428.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| steamboatlake.park@state.co.us | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 879-3922 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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