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Craig Colorado
Downtown Craig, CO.

Craig, Colorado

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Craig is a remote Northwest town of about 10,000 people. There are lots things to do for the outdoorsman around Craig, with the most notable being hunting. It’s located forty-five minutes west of Steamboat Springs.

It’s known as the “Elk Hunting Capital of the World”, with people coming from all over to hunt the land of Moffat County, with most of them staying in Craig. Residing at 6,198 feet of elevation, Craig is the most populated town and the county seat.

Craig Colorado City Limit Sign
Entering Craig on South Ranney Street. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Main Attractions

Hunting – Northwest Colorado is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Recreation of all types can be found close by. Access to Routt and White River national forests are a short drive from town.

Recreation

Camping:

  • Both campgrounds and dispersed camping be found in the Routt and White River national forests.

Read about the camping near Craig and Hayden.

Fishing:

  • Yampa River has good trout fishing right by town.

Accommodations



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Read about the Top 6 Cool Hotels in Craig.

Special Events

May – Grand Old West Days – Held over the Memorial Day weekend. This 3 day festival includes a horse show, parade, carnival, music, food and games.

Jun/Jul – Farmers Market – Held downtown on Thursdays from 12pm-6pm.

J.W. Snack's Bar & Grill.
West Theater on Highway 40.
Intersection of Highway 40 and US 13.
Shops downtown.
Main drag of shops is on US 13.
Downtown Farmers Market.

Activities near Craig

Federal Lands:

  • Browns Park Wildlife Refuge (90mi)
  • Dinosaur National Monument (85mi)
  • Freeman Reservoir (23mi)
  • Routt National Forest
  • Sand Wash Basin (49mi)
  • White River National Forest

Hot Springs:

  • Juniper Hot Springs (26mi)

Museums:

  • Museum of Northwest Colorado

State Parks:

  • Elkhead Reservoir State Park
  • Yampa River State Park

Towns:

  • Dinosaur (87mi)
  • Hayden (17mi)
  • Kremmling (93mi)
  • Lay (19mi)
  • Meeker (48mi)
  • Maybell (31mi)
  • Milner (30mi)
  • Rangely (92mi)
  • Rifle (89mi)
  • Steamboat Springs (42mi)
  • Sunbeam (37mi)

Transportation:

  • Steamboat Springs Transit
  • Yampa Valley Regional Airport (19mi)

Whitewater Rafting:

  • Yampa River Rafting

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