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Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 820-acre reservoir providing renowned lake and river fishing.
A year-round destination, the park also makes a great base to explore the variety of sports and attractions of the area. An array of activities await with boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
Stagecoach State Park is a great place to hold base camp when exploring the many outdoor opportunities around the park such as the Flattops Wilderness Area and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area.
Visitors camping at Stagecoach State Park can enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the park in a beautiful mountain setting, away from city crowds and traffic. Many visitors make Stagecoach their basecamp when exploring nearby outdoor recreation opportunities including the Flattops Wilderness, Service Creek Wilderness, and Blacktail Mountain.
North from I-70: Take the Wolcott Exit onto HWY 131 for 50 miles, turn right on County Road 14 for 6 miles. From Steamboat Springs Travel four miles east on U.S. 40, then south on Colorado 131 for five miles to Routt County Road 14. Drive seven miles south on County Road 14 and you will be at the park entrance.
We had planned other activities for the day and had to change plans quickly so tried Stagecoach state park. It ended up being one of our favorite days! Corey in the office was the absolute best!! The park offers loaner fishing poles and Corey made sure the poles were set up and he provided lures and tips for fishing the lake. The state record like was caught in this lake. We were also able to borrow bicycles for the day and our 16 and 13 year old boys were able to bike around the entire park. We hired the small hill in the park by the lake with an easy path to the top and an amazing view. We also rented kayaks and canoes for 2 hours and were able to paddle around the lake. Thanks to Corey we knew where to set up our picnic area so we could easily fish from the shore and access our "boats" they also have a beach with swimming access and a beach volleyball set up. Ask the marina and they will lend you a volleyball. Last we drove to the end of the lake and walked over the damn and then hiked a moderate hike up for a beautiful view of the area! This was hands down the BEST experience I've ever had at a state park with very clean facilities, including bathrooms, tables and picnic areas, on site camping. Every staff person we encountered was friendly, smiling, and helpful. With checking out for a day in the sun by the lake!!
This is a great place for hiking and biking. Today we saw a young bull moose swimming across the lake!
Anyone will just love this CO State Park. We are so lucky to have our St Parks we should take care of all workers like we do our major league sports and Hollywood entertainment!!
We love stagecoach State park.
It's far enough away from steamboat to be peaceful and quiet. Butt close enough to go into town when you want to. Very close to some of the best fishing in the state. Also, very near some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails around. Most of the camp spots are well spaced out and very well laid out.
