Steamboat Springs Area
The Steamboat Springs area is east and north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District with a Ranger Station/Visitor Center in the town of Steamboat Springs. Recreation sites along Buffalo Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass are located within this area to include the popular waterfall hike, Fish Creek Falls.
The area lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and the Routt National Forest. Multiple wilderness areas are nearby. The area is bountiful with recreation opportunities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing, as well as winter sports such as skiing and snowmobiling, just to name a few.
Recreation Sites
Base Camp Trailhead: Trail #1101 - CDT Access
Trail # 1101, CDT National scenic trail leads you North on the Continental Divide from Rabbit Ears Pass. This is a non-motorized, multi-use trail leading to multiple lakes and connects to trails…
Bruce's Parking Lot
Site Open
Rabbit Ears non-motorized trail mapRabbit Ears cross country ski trail brochureWith access to the popular 1D Bruce's Trail cross country ski trail, this parking lot is full on the weekends in the…
Buffalo Pass
Buffalo Pass is a popular dispersed recreation hub, partly because of its proximity to Steamboat Springs. The area, however, was lacking in Forest Service trails, so many visitors created trails…
Buffalo Pass Trailhead: Trail #1101 - CDT Access
Trail #1101 is located on the summit of Buffalo Pass and is a great multi-use trailhead. To the north, it leads you into Mount Zirkel Wilderness for hiking and horseback riding. To the south,…
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST)
From the deserts of New Mexico to the alpine peaks of the northern Rockies, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) winds its way through the stunning and diverse landscapes of the…
Dry Fork Trailhead: Trail #1144
This non-motorized, multi-use trail is located in the Black Mountain area and connects to the #1144 Bears Ears trail system.
Dry Lake Campground
Site Open
Dry Lake Campground is located 8 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs, Colorado on Buffalo Pass Road and is close to Strawberry Park Hot Springs. This small campground is surrounded by Aspen, Spruce…
Dry Lake Trailhead: Trail #1160
Dry Lake trailhead is a popular trail year-round for winter activities as well as Spring, Summer and Fall to access the upper end of the Spring Creek Trail, which is a heavily used non-motorized,…
Dumont Lake Campground
Site Open
Dumont Lake Campground is 22 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs, just minutes off of U.S. Highway 40, Rabbit Ears Pass, between the towns of Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. The campground is made…
Dumont Lake Picnic Site
Site Closed
This picnic site is located 22 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on U.S. Highway 40 near the base of the peak on Rabbit Ears Pas between Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. The area borders the…