Steamboat Springs, Colorado Mountain Activities & Recreation

Everything. There is everything to do in Steamboat Springs. So much, you might have to extend your vacation to take it all in.

Summer brings art and music festivals in the continuous sunshine. The three lakes nearby, Steamboat Lake, Pearl Lake and Lake Catamount offer water sports, fishing, sailing, boating and the tranquility of mountain lakes. Steamboat Lake and Lake Catamount sit in their own State Parks which offer hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV opportunities and horseback riding. The Yampa River runs through town, one of the most spectacular rivers in Colorado to raft and kayak, and you'll find two golf courses to suit your fancy here. Summer's never been so busy.

When the snows fly and the powder is deep, well that's when Steamboat Springs really shines. Reputed to get the best and deepest snows in Colorado, often getting hit with storms that miss the rest of the state, the ski resorts here are nothing short of epic. Check out Howelsen Hill, one of Colorado's oldest ski resorts still in operation and one of the very few that offers night skiing/snowboarding 3 nights a week. Of course Steamboat Springs Ski Resort offers skiing and snowboarding as well, with snowcat tours into the backcountry, something you'll never forget doing. Add to the mix snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating, sleigh rides, horseback rides and a steamy hot springs to soak away all these activities in, and you have a winter full of fun at your fingertips.

No matter what season you come to Steamboat Springs, there is always more to do than there is time for. Check out our links above and find the guides, outfitters and rentals to construct a fun-filled vacation to Steamboat Springs.