Water, water everywhere! The pure water that flows through the Medicine Bow National Forest is just one of the reasons why people say the Yampa Valley is such a magical place. After all, how many towns are founded and built around bubbling hot springs and a river? Once you get on the water here,
- Activities
- Winter Activities
- Spring Activities
- Summer Activities
- Fall Activities
- Outdoor Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Family Friendly
- Water Activities
- Hot Springs
- Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop
- Tubing
- Paddle Sports
- Fishing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Around Town
- Gravel Biking
- New Bike Trails
- Dining
- Hiking
- Camping
- Clark and North Routt
- Continental Divide Trail
- Fish Creek Falls
- In and Around Steamboat
- Rabbit Ears and Mt. Werner
- South Routt Flat Tops
- Top Hikes for the Family
- Arts & Entertainment
- Shopping
- Steamboat Resort
- Brew Trail
- Weddings & Groups
- Groups & Events
- Weddings
- Venues
- Events
- Annual Events
- Steamboat Marathon
- Fourth of July Celebration
- Art in the Park
- Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series
- Free Summer Concerts
- Steamboat OktoberWest
- Steamboat Winter Carnival
- Cowboy Downhill
- Arts & Entertainment
- Free Summer Concert Series
- Steamboat MusicFest
- WinterWonderGrass Festival
- Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series
- Steamboat Springs Heritage & History
- Steamboat Springs Literary Arts
- Steamboat Springs Performing Arts
- Steamboat Springs Visual Arts
- Calendar of Events
- Submit An Event
- Plan Your Trip
- Getting Here
- Flying
- Winter
- Summer
- Ground Transportation
- Visitor Center
- Request a Visitors' Guide
- Steamboat Springs App
- Vacation Packages
- Spring and Summer Packages
- Fall Packages
- Winter Packages
- Top 20 Things to Do Summer
- Top 20 Things to Do in the Fall
- Top 10 Things to Do in Winter
- Top 10 Things to Do in Spring
- Top Free Things to Do
- Itineraries & Road Trips
- Locals' Favorites
- Locals' Favorite Hikes in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Bike Trails in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Happy Hour Spots in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Products from Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Places to Watch the Sunset
- Locals' Favorite Drinks in Steamboat Springs
- Email Sign-Up
- Visit Responsibly
- Discover Steamboat Springs
- State Parks
- Pearl Lake
- Stagecoach Reservoir
- Steamboat Lake
- Western Culture
- History
- Rodeo
- Best of the West
- Fact & Figures
- Blog
- Weather
- Steamboat Webcams
- Media
- In The News
- Story Ideas
- Steamboat Springs Film Committee
- Business Directory
- Doing Business
- Relocate Guide & Info
- Real Estate Directory
- Coupons & Deals
Steamboat Blog
Category - Water Sports
Year-Round Adventure at Steamboat Lake State Park
May 23, 2016 by David
Crisp mountain air, dancing wildflowers, and calm waters welcome visitors to Steamboat Lake State Park, located at the base of historic Hahn’s Peak. A 25-mile drive north on Routt County Road 129/ Elk River Road will lead you to the heart of the Zirkel Wilderness. The state park offers breathtaking
Summer Watersports
May 10, 2016 by David
Summer Watersports
Want to make a splash in Steamboat Springs this summer? There are plenty of on-water activities to partake in. To get you into the spirit, the 36th annual Yampa River Festival and SUP Cup will kick off the season June 3-5. This family-friendly weekend starts with the Paddling Life
Rafting in Steamboat Springs
April 28, 2016 by David
Whether you are looking for an adrenaline filled ride or a relaxing float with amazing scenery, Steamboat has you covered. The above average snow pack this year is getting everyone excited for an action-packed summer full of rafting fun. The rivers around Steamboat really start flowing in May and
Rush to Calm Waters
August 26, 2015 by Jennie Lay
A little gem known as Pearl Lake glimmers at the foot of Farwell Mountain, a half hour north of Steamboat Springs. The wake-free lake is a cozy Colorado State Park that claims Gold Medal fishing and front-row camp sites along the shoreline.
Pearl Lake is a prime base camp for day hiking in the Routt
Search
Categories
- Activities (125)
- Art & Culture (45)
- Bars (10)
- Biking (37)
- Biking Events (3)
- Business Services (4)
- Chamber Membership (2)
- Clubs (1)
- colorado (19)
- concerts (1)
- Dining (43)
- Downtown Dining (18)
- Events (58)
- Fall Activities (42)
- Featured (145)
- Hiking (52)
- Indoor activities Steamboat Springs (3)
- Kids Activities (15)
- Live Music (7)
- Local Business (9)
- Lodging (8)
- Marathon (20)
- music (3)
- music festival (2)
- Nightlife (5)
- RootsRated (9)
- Shopping (17)
- Sightseeing (26)
- Signature Events (34)
- Ski Resort (12)
- skiing (8)
- skiing, (1)
- snowboarding (5)
- steamboat resort (2)
- Summer Activities (107)
- Uncategorized (71)
- Vacation Guide (29)
- Vacation Planning (121)
- Water Sports (15)
- Western Heritage (18)
- Winter Activities (35)
- Winter in Steamboat (31)