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Dispersed Camping
Steamboat Camp
Steamboat Camp is located near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, surrounded by mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Yampa River Botanic Park and Fish Creek Falls, offering opportunities for exploration and relaxation.
Description
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.
Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the national forests. From getting away from it all to just enjoying a weekend with friends, dispersed camping can make for a great story. Across the forests, opportunities range from dispersed camping miles into wilderness or just off a forest road in designated dispersed areas. Make sure to bring everything you need when dispersed camping, as water, restrooms, and fire rings may not be available nearby, and always remember to follow Leave No Trace principles.
Location
Steamboat Camp is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.36125797673419 N
106.73648697945556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Detours Nearby
Hidden Lakes Campground
37 min away
Teal Lake Group Campsite
50 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 38 min from Boulder
- 2 hrs 48 min from Fort Collins
- 3 hrs 10 min from Greeley
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
