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Steamboat Lake State Park
Steamboat Lake State Park in Clark.

Steamboat Lake State Park – Clark

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Steamboat Lake is a real gem, residing 8100 feet above sea level and surrounded by alpine wilderness. The lake is rarely crowded and is open for boating from May 1st to November first each year. There are also 188 campsites surrounding the lake, each offering picturesque views.

Situated west of Hahn’s Peak, an hour’s drive from Steamboat Springs, visitors to this park can catch a glimpse of the Continental Divide. Even you’re looking for another nearby state park, Pearl Lake, located about fifteen minutes away, is its neighbor and offers wakeless boating and additional camping areas.

Steamboat Lake State Park Sunset Colorado
Evening clouds at Steamboat Lake. Photo: Scott Ingram

Activities at Steamboat Lake

Biking: There are 7+ miles of trails as well as additional biking in nearby Routt National Forest.

Birding: Sandhill Cranes are present every spring and Bald Eagles also call this park home.

Boating: The 1,053-acre reservoir is open May 1st through November 1st each year. Approximately half the lake is open to wake boating, jet skiing, water skiing.

Summer at Steamboat Lake State Park
Summer at Steamboat Lake State Park. Photo: John B. Kalla

Camping: There are 188 campsites available in the summer while 14 electrical sites stay open in the winter. Reservations are recommended from May 25 – Sept 11, especially during weekends and holidays. Furthermore, Camper cabins are open year-round. All sites require a nightly fee that may be discounted when not in peak season.

Read about the camping near Steamboat Springs, Clark, and Oak Creek.

Fishing: Bait, lure, and fly fishing are permitted at Steamboat Lake.

Geocaching: Geocache coordinates – N 40ยฐ 48.748 W 106ยฐ 57.658

Hiking: There are 3 trails in park, Tombstone Nature Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and Poverty Bar Trail. Tombstone Nature is a 1.1-mile loop trail just below the visitor center. Willow Creek connects the Marina and Sage Flats while the Poverty Bar connects Willow Creek with FS 409.

Horseback Riding: Available on undeveloped areas of the park near the southeast corner of the lake.

Hunting: Allowed during all legal seasons after Labor Day, with a proper license. Permitted from the Rainbow Ridge day use area to the Meadow Point area. Hunters must be 100 yards from any park facility.

OHV: Registrations available at Visitor Center. OHV’s are not allowed in the park, however, hundreds of miles of trails exist just outside the park.

Swimming: Located in the Dutch Hill area, water temperatures reach the low 70s in late summer. No lifeguard is on duty and no pets are allowed on the swim beach.

Winter Recreation:ย There are groomed trails for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, with additional trails in the nearby Routt National Forest. Ice Fishing is also allowed, conditions permitting.

Steamboat Lake State Park Visitor Center
Visitor Center.
Steamboat Lake
Steamboat Lake.
Steamboat Lake State Park Hahns Peak
Hahns Peak hovers behind the park.
Steamboat Lake State Park Campsite
Lakeside campsite.
Steamboat Lake State Park Picnic Area
Picnic tables around the lake.
Steamboat Lake State Park Fishing
Fishing from the shore.
Steamboat Lake State Park Swim Beach
Swimming area and beach.
Steamboat Lake State Park Cabins
Cabins for rent.
Steamboat Lake State Park Meadow Point
Meadow Point.
Steamboat Lake State Park Marina
Marina.
Steamboat Lake State Park
Steamboat Lake State Park in Clark.

Details

Address: 61105 County Rd 129, Clark, CO

Phone: 970-879-3922

Season: Year-round

Fees: Vehicle (daily) | Camping

Pets: Yes, on leash

Map: Steamboat Lake Brochure โ€‹(PDF)

Campground: Reservations

Website: cpw.state.co.us/…

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