Stagecoach State Park RV & Campground Guide
Colorado
This location is the perfect state park to hang out in regardless of the season. In the winter, explore this park's eight miles of trails or go ice fishing at the reservoir. Spring is a great time to see fawns and elk calves grazing by their mothers, and in summer, have fun on the 820-acre reservoir and fish the Yampa River. In the fall, you can enjoy the cooler temperatures and head to this park's biking trails. In every season, you can borrow or rent most of the equipment that you need, including snowshoes, augers, fishing rods, tackle, archery equipment, fat-tire bikes, and more from the park's headquarters. Stagecoach State Park is located approximately 17 miles south of Steamboat Springs, 159 miles northwest of Denver, and 160 miles east of Fort Coins, Colorado.
Spring 24–53 F
Summer 40-79 F
Fall 30–66 F
Winter 4-32 F
Steamboat Springs, CO
RV Resorts & Campsites in Stagecoach State Park
Bring your RV when you come to Stagecoach State Park because you will want a comfortable place to sleep and relax in between activities. If you do not already own an RV, then rent one on RVshare.com.
Stagecoach State Park Campground
The quiet campgrounds at Stagecoach State Park offer a great family atmosphere where you can relax surrounded by this park's immense beauty. Rates start at $14 a night at this campground. You can stay year-round, but showers, dump stations, and drinking water are not available in the winter.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Lake, group camping areas, grills
Steamboat Springs KOA
Rates start at about $45 per night at Steamboat Springs KOA. You can go tubing on the Yampa River, exercise on the core-fitness trail and shop at the day store. While you have a great time at this campground, your pets can get their own pet playground.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Tubing, pet playground, fitness trail
Dry Lake Campground
You'll love the availability of nearby hiking trails at Dry Lake Campground where rates start at $10 per night. The campground is open from mid-June through October. You can wake up to the smell of aspen, fir and spruce trees wafting through the air.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Vault toilets
Eagle Soaring RV Park
Camp in the Rocky Mountain meadows at Eagle Soaring RV Park. You will love the spacious size of these pull-thru sites where rates start at $50 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Community fire pits, spacious sites
What to Do at
Stagecoach State Park
Inside Stagecoach State Park
This is the perfect park for you to try new things. Seasonally open bicycle trails allow you to see the lake and the meadow where many elk live, and you can combine the two trails to make an 11-mile loop trail. The lake offers many fun activities, and you can use the boat ramp to launch your watercraft. Spring fishing in the Inlet, Morrison Cove, Keystone Point, and the marina area is usually outstanding for rainbow trout. Many areas of the park are open for waterfowl hunting according to the seasons set by the state.
Outside Stagecoach State Park
Approximately 500,000 people visit Routt County annually, and you can find many things to do here, especially when you visit Steamboat Springs. There are more than 100 restaurants in the downtown Steamboat Springs area and more spread around other areas of the county. There is plenty of history to explore, and the area is a paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies.
Restaurants
Ore House at the Pine Grove
Located inside a barn built in 1889, this restaurant gives you the chance to enjoy dining on prime rib or ruby-red trout. You will want to pay attention to the massive collection of early farming and ranching tools.
Type: American
Location: 1465 Pine Grove Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Truffle Pig
Enjoy New American cuisine while relaxing around the fire pit at this restaurant. It is located within the Wildhorse Meadows Alpine Club and offers fantastic alpine views.
Type: American
Location: 2250 Apres Ski Way, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
E3 Chophouse
All the meat served at this restaurant is raised on a sixth-generation farm in Kansas. The restaurant has a great wine list and outstanding cocktail options.
Type: American
Location: 701 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Mazzola's Italian Restaurant
Head down to this restaurant set in a basement to enjoy outstanding pizza in a fun atmosphere, or opt for the Tuscan steak, chicken parmesan or veal marsala instead. This location has been open since 1970.
Type: Italian
Location: 917 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill
Find lots of vegetarian options at this family-friendly restaurant that brews its own beer. Stop in for the tapas happy hours.
Type: American
Location: 435 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Shopping
Steamboat Art Company and Embellishment
Get dressed up for a casual date with the cute clothes from this downtown store. You can find decorations for your home and grab greeting cards to send before leaving.
Location: 903 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Jewelry and Fossil Shop of Steamboat
From kid-friendly crafts to museum-quality displays, you can find great gems and fossils at this downtown location. They also sell bridal and Native American jewelry.
Location: 745 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Ohana
Dress the whole family in tees or sweatshirts from this store. You can also find all types of supplies for your kitchen along with bags to carry your goodies home in.
Location: 843 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Remember Me
Remember the great time you had in the Steamboat Springs area with a souvenir from this store. It sells Steamboat Springs throw pillows, tea towels, home décor, and some clothing.
Location: 902 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
FM Light & Sons
FM Light arrived in Steamboat Springs and opened a men's fashion store where you can still find your favorite Western clothing brands.
Location: 830 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Sightseeing
Yampa River Botanic Park
Comprising over 50 individual gardens, this free park, which is open from early May through October, contains alpine and desert plants lovingly cared for by volunteers.
Location: 1000 Pamela Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Tread of Pioneers Museum
This hands-on museum is set in a 1901 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. It features many Western heritage exhibits and activities while also highlighting the Olympic athletes who have come from this town.
Location: 800 Oak St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park
Play miniature golf, escape the human maze, paint rocks, pan for gemstones, play basketball, and have more family fun at this park.
Location: 125 S Anglers Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Steamboat Ski Resort
While there's lots of winter snow fun at this ski resort, it is also a great place to visit other times of the year. You can ride the 6,280-linear-foot alpine coaster, shop, get food, and take a gondola ride to see the valley's immense beauty.
Location: 2305 Mt Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
Since opening in 1915, this oldest operating ski training facility has sent more skiers to the Olympics than any other training facility. You can ski on 17 alpine and nine Nordic trails.
Location: Howelsen Pkwy, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
How to Get to
Stagecoach State Park
If you are in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, then get on US 40 E. Go about four miles and turn right on County Road 131 South. Then, turn left on County Road 14. After going around some curves, you will see the park in about 14.5 miles.
Entering Stagecoach State Park
For day use, the park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Per vehicle : $9
Per person (walk-ins) : $4
Annual pass : $80
Situated just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Stagecoach State Park offers many fun activities to do regardless of the weather or the time of year. If you have been here, then share your memories on social media and tag RVshare.com in them. Alternatively, you can send your stories and photos to [email protected]