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Silverthorne Colorado

Silverthorne, Colorado

Silverthorne is a popular stop for people heading in all directions in the Rocky Mountains. There’s no real walkable, downtown, but there is plenty of commercialization. Dining. lodging, and shopping can be found almost anywhere in town.

In winter, people flock to town, due to the number of close ski resorts. From Silverthorne, you can be at seven ski areas within an hours drive: Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Loveland, and Vail. You could probably throw in Ski Cooper as well, it’s just over an hour, depending on how you drive.

During summer, whitewater rafting trips depart daily down the class III Blue River. Blue River is also a gold medal trout river making it a spectacular place to fly fish.

Main Attractions

Outlets at Silverthorne – Affordable place to pick up designer gear for less.

Recreation

Camping:

  • To the north of US 9 are numerous campgrounds. Blue River Campground is shortly after town. Further up before Kremmling is the Green Mountain Reservoir. It’s ideal camping if you’re looking for water recreation.
  • Lake Dillon has many sites surrounding the reservoir.

Fishing:

  • Blue River runs from Breckenridge to the Green Mountain Reservoir. Fishing is permitted anywhere that’s not private property. Watch for signs. It’s mostly artificial lure and fly fishing only.​
  • Lake Dillon and the Green Mountain Reservoir are nearby lake fishing permitting boats.

Things to do near Silverthorne

Ice Skating:

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Towns:

Whitewater Rafting:

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