Yampa is a quiet, ranching town known as the “Gateway to the Flattops”. Hunting, camping and fishing are big activities that attract a lot of people to the area. There are several businesses in town, including a couple restaurants and lodging options.
Antler’s Cafe is a beautifully restored restaurant and bar that’s on the State Register of Historic Properties. It’s open seasonally for dinner, Thursday-Sunday, mid May through November. Penny’s Diner is another good choice for grub. It’s an old school eatery that’s open 24 hours a day, located adjacent to the Oak Tree Inn.
Main Attractions
Flat Tops Trail – It’s a scenic byway that goes west from Yampa, 82 miles to Meeker. The road winds through astonishing flat top mountains and two national forests.
Recreation
Camping:
- Both primitive car camping and campgrounds with facilities can be found on the Flat Tops Byway, which is in a remote part of the Routt National Forest. There is camping available nearly as soon as you reach the byway.
Fishing:
- Beginning high in the Flat Tops, the Yampa River flows down past town and north to Steamboat Springs. It’s a great river for fishing along much of it.
- There are also numerous lakes on the Flat Top Trail.
Special Events
Fourth of July – This annual celebration features Cowboy Polo in downtown on Moffat Avenue and of course, fireworks.
Things to do near Yampa
Hot Springs:
- Old Town (30mi)
- Radium (44mi)
- Strawberry Park (37mi)
Museums:
- Yampa-Egeria Museum
National Lands:
Scenic Drives:
Ski Areas:
- Howelsen Hill (30mi)
- Steamboat (28mi)
Snow Tubing:
- Howelsen Tubing Hill (30mi)
- Yee-Haw Hill (43mi)
State Parks:
- Stagecoach (13mi)
Towns:
- Eagle (52mi)
- Edwards (49mi)
- Meeker (82mi)
- Oak Creek (9mi)
- Steamboat Springs (30mi)
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