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Overview
Also called Ski Town, USA® and known for its World Class skiing
facilities, Steamboat Springs was originally a summer resort. Travelers
in the early 1900s visited Steamboat Springs in the summer months for the
natural hot springs and vast hunting and fishing opportunities. Today,
summer activities span t he
spectrum, with three championship golf courses, an indoor-outdoor tennis
center, biking, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, and horseback riding right
in town.
Location
Colorado's Yampa Valley is located just 160 miles northwest of Denver.
From Denver, take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to the
Silverthorne exit; go north on Colorado Highway 9 to Kremmling, then west
on U.S. Highway 40 to Steamboat Springs. From Salt Lake City (390 miles),
take I-80 east, merge into U.S. 40 east (exit 148) and take U.S. 40 into
Steamboat Springs.
Click here for
an interactive map of Steamboat Springs
Elevations
Downtown: 6,695’
Steamboat Ski Area: Base: 6,900’ Summit/Mt. Werner: 10,568’
Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest: 5,500’ to 12,940’
Mt. Zirkel Wilderness: Fifteen peaks reach 12,000’ with Mt. Zirkel the
highest at 12,180’
Flat Tops Wilderness: Devil’s Causeway 11,600’
Hahn’s Peak Village: 8,128’ Hahn’s Peak Summit: 10,839’
 Geographic
Setting
Steamboat Springs lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide
and is nearly surrounded by National Forest, and Wilderness areas. The
Yampa River, which begins in the Flat Tops Wilderness, flows through
downtown Steamboat Springs and eventually meets the Green River in
Dinosaur National Monument. Two ski areas, four Colorado State Parks, hot
springs, lakes, rivers, and trail systems cater to a plethora of outdoor
activities.
Climate
Steamboat Springs’ summers are mild, cool and dry. July is the hottest
month with an average high of 82 degrees and low of 41 degrees. Low
humidity and elevation combine to make the summer comfortable and
pleasing.
Population (2000 Census)
City of Steamboat Springs: 10,115
Routt County: 19,690
Area Attractions & Points of
Interest
Strawberry Park Hot Springs: 7 miles from town
Fish Creek Falls: 3 miles from town
Continental Divide Trail: Summit Lake trailhead 18 miles from town
Steamboat Lake State Park: 27 miles north of town
Stagecoach State Park: 17 miles south of town
Yampa River Core Trail: winds along the Yampa River through downtown
Steamboat Springs
Shopping & Retail
Steamboat Springs has nearly 250 shops and boutiques including art
galleries, western outfitters, outdoor retailers and gift shops for every
taste. Two primary pedestrian friendly shopping areas include Steamboat’s
Mountain Village located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area, and
downtown Steamboat Springs. The two areas are three miles apart and
serviced by Steamboat Springs free city bus. Several other shopping
options in between the “town and mountain” are also located on the bus
route.
Restaurants & Bars
Steamboat Springs boasts more than 70 restaurants representing the full
spectrum of cuisine to satisfy every appetite. From fresh game to fresh
fish, flown in daily, every culinary delight set in a variety of
atmospheres is waiting to serve up a delicious meal with a healthy helping
of western hospitality.
DINING: For a printable sheet listing some of many local
restaurants
click here.
SHOPPING: For a printable
sheet listing some of our best shopping,
click here.
CAMPING: For a printable sheet listing some local area camp
sites
click here.
ACTIVITIES:
For a printable sheet listing some fun local activities
click here.
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