Hayden is a small western town with a few shops, restaurants and accommodations. It’s located between Craig and Steamboat Springs on Highway 40. Hayden Airport brings many visitors into town, but most skip downtown on the way to Steamboat Springs.
Main Attractions
Yampa River State Park – The headquarters of the park are located only minutes from downtown. A variety of recreation is offered on the 134 mile stretch of Yampa River managed by the park.
Recreation
Camping:
- Yampa River State Park has a large campground with 50 sites, 35 of them with electric hookups.
Fishing:
- Yampa River runs west past town towards Craig. There are a countless number of places to cast a line, with many great sections within the park.
Accommodations
Things To Do near Hayden, CO
National Lands:
Ski Areas:
- Howelsen Hill (25mi)
- Steamboat Ski Resort (27mi)
State Parks:
- Pearl Lake (47mi)
- Stagecoach (35mi)
- Steamboat Lake (48mi)
- Yampa River (1mi)
Towns:
- Craig (17mi)
- Oak Creek (28mi)
- Steamboat Springs (25mi)
Transportation:
