Reservations are available and recommended at Sunrise Vista Campground, one of the main camping areas inside Steamboat Lake State Park, where nightly rates run $28 to $36 depending on hookup configuration. Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet with electric, water, and sewer connections available, and a dump station serves those passing through. The campground sits in open terrain near the lake, so expect wide sightlines toward Hahn's Peak and the surrounding mountains rather than dense forest cover. Campers who book early can secure spots on the outer loops where fir trees provide more separation between neighbors.
Site quality draws consistent praise across reviews. Sites are level and well-maintained, and the large tent pads give tent campers room to spread out. Spacing between sites varies, and the campground fills quickly during summer weekends and holidays, but Michael notes it was "nearly empty mid week late September," which points to shoulder season as a lower-crowd window. Deer have been spotted moving through the meadow in the evenings. Cell coverage is limited, with very poor T-Mobile signal reported, so plan accordingly. Star visibility is notably good on clear nights.
The lake is the central draw for activities. Paddleboards and canoes work well on the water, a small beach is accessible for families, and bike and hiking trails circle the lake with manageable elevation. Anglers have lake access, and the park also sits within driving range of ski areas for winter visits. Showers are located at the Harebell facility, roughly a mile by road or a half-mile walk on trail from some campsites. Potable water taps are distributed throughout the campground.
One practical note: the access road carries a rough access designation, so drivers with low-clearance vehicles should check conditions before arriving. An additional $9 per vehicle day-use fee applies on top of the camping rate. Weather at this elevation can shift quickly, with temperatures dropping into the 20s Fahrenheit on late May nights, so cold-weather gear is worth packing even in early summer. Pets are allowed on-site.
Campers wanting a different setup nearby can consider Dutch Hill Campground — Steamboat Lake State Park about a third of a mile to the southwest, or Hahns Peak Lake Campground roughly two and a half miles to the northwest for a smaller, more remote feel.
Description
Nestled at the base of majestic Hahn's Peak in Northern Colorado, 8,100' high Steamboat Lake State Park offers clean air, blue Colorado sky, breathtaking scenery and plenty of excellent recreational opportunities. Premier fishing, camping and boating are available along with a full-service marina and swim beach. The absolutely wonderful scenery--including nearby peaks, the Continental Divide, lush green valleys and colorful alpine wildflowers--make the park picturesque year-round. Hiking & biking trails meander through meadows and along the shoreline. Winter comes alive with ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and access to 146 miles of prime snowmobile trails. Most of the 188 campsites are very sunny and have outstanding views, many overlooking the 1,011 acre lake. Our sites accommodate trailers, motor homes, campers and tents. For current conditions and more information, please visit the Steamboat Lake website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/SteamboatLake
NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.
Changes and Cancellations
- Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
- Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
- Cancellations:
- If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
- If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Changes:
- If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
- The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
- Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
- No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
- If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSunrise Vista Campground is located in Colorado near Clark
Directions
**From Steamboat Springs** go west on Hwy 40 to County Rd 129. Turn north and go 26 miles to the park entrance.
Address
Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
Coordinates
40.8090355 N
106.96839175 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 7/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 46 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 3 hrs 52 min from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 3 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 4 hrs 24 min from Greeley, CO

























