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.
It had a population of 1,810 residents in 2010. Hayden resides at an elevation of 6,434 feet in Routt County.
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.
Read about the Camping near Craig and Hayden.
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
Activities near Hayden
Federal Lands:
Ski Areas:
- Howelsen Hill Ski Area (25mi)
- Steamboat Ski Resort (27mi)
State Parks:
- Pearl Lake State Park (47mi)
- Stagecoach State Park (35mi)
- Steamboat Lake State Park (48mi)
- Yampa River State Park (1mi)
Towns:
- Craig (17mi)
- Milner (14mi)
- Oak Creek (28mi)
- Steamboat Springs (25mi)
- Sunbeam (54mi)
Transportation:
Whitewater Rafting:
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Camping near Craig and Hayden
There are plenty of public lands to explore near Craig and Hayden, CO, with ample campgrounds…
