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Steamboat Lake State Park

61105 Routt County Road 129, Steamboat Springs, CO 80428
970-879-3922
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Camping, Fishing
Owner description: A year-round destination, this beautiful state park offers a multitude of recreational activities from cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice...... more » Owner description: A year-round destination, this beautiful state park offers a multitude of recreational activities from cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to camping, hiking, biking and boating in the summer. « less
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Breckenridge, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Have stayed here many times in the cabins. Early season found dirty bathrooms and no services. Will definitely wait til they are fully open to go again. More

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Rent a Pontoon boat and spend the day on the water!! Check out all the wildlife on the shore. We saw a heard of elk down by the water. Very cool. More

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Surrounded by mountains on all sides. Quiet and serene. More

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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Great camping, beach, boat rentals and fishing about 20 miles north of Steamboat. Plan the day, and eat in the small town of Hans Peak, or Glen Eden on your way home. Sometimes an Ice Cream cone at the Clark Store on the way to or from is all you need. More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This lake is just a lake in a field with a bunch of tree stumps - it is pretty sad. There is an awesome restaurant close by though. The marina is pretty nice but wouldn't make this an end destination unless you were hard up for something to do. More

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Steamboat Springs, Co
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

A wonderfull state park out of town, that can be noisy with jet skis on weekend for Quiet visit pearl lake nearby. More

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Maplewood, Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Colorful drive and pleasant spot for a picnic lunch- we visited in 2007 and 2011 More

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colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

To constructed out,go in "the direction" that's it.speak,and dress how your told to,there are better options More

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Julie Arington, Manager at Steamboat Lake State Park, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. I will be the first to admit that Steamboat Lake is not for everyone. Most of our visitors really like the amenities and facilities that we provide. However, if someone is looking for a more primitive outdoor experience, they would likely be disappointed here. We cater to a wide... More

Frisco, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Loved the area, beautiful campground, great restrooms, great lake! More

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colorado and ohio
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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it is such a great spot for picnics/ days by the water. You can a rent pontoon boat if you like- we've been coming here every year for about 20 years. It is also a beautiful spot for snowshoeing in the winter More

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Julie Arington, Manager at Steamboat Lake State Park, responded to this review
8 March 2012

Hello, We are glad that you enjoy your time with us! Thank you for your kind words. The park has changed dramatically since many of our mature trees were killed by pine beetles. However, as you pointed out, even though it is different, it is still beautiful. If you want to see exactly what the campsites look like after the... More

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