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C O L O R A D O PA R K S & W I L D L I F E
Friendly Reminders
Friendly Reminders
Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks are
maintained for your use and enjoyment. In the
interest of safety and preservation of the park, we
ask that:
Steamboat Lake
& Pearl Lake
State Parks
ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS
1. Pets be kept on a leash and under control at
all times.
2. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. for the comfort of all campers.
4. Do not remove or deface any trees, shrubs or
other vegetation.
5. Please drink responsibly, only 3.2% alcohol
is permitted.
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3. Place trash in receptacles provided.
First Aid
Steamboat Lake &
Pearl Lake State Parks
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Pearl Lake State Park, located at the base of Farwell
Mountain, offers peace and quiet in a lush forest
setting. Visitors camp along the lake and up a gentle
hill. Visitors experience pristine views from the
Watchable Wildlife Viewing deck. A stroll along the
Pearl Lake trail provides a true escape from the day-today routine. For those looking for a peaceful winter
get-away, the Pearl Lake yurts offer a back-country
experience while being only ½ mile off the beaten path.
Passes & Permits
Fishing
Picnicking
PO Box 750 • Clark, CO 80428
Phone: (970) 879-3922 • Fax: (970) 879-8258
E-mail: steamboat.lake@state.co.us
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Camping Information
Sunrise Vista, Dutch Hill and Pearl Lake
campgrounds have a combined total of 224 campsites.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Steamboat
Lake offers both non-electric and electric campsites.
Pearl Lake offers only non-electric campsites. Vault
toilets and water hydrants are dispersed throughout
the campgrounds. Camping is allowed only in
designated sites with one camping unit per site.
Campers must have a camping permit and a vehicle
pass. Campfires are only allowed in provided fire
rings. Please extinguish fires completely before
leaving your site. Check in/check out time is noon.
The camper services building is in the Dutch Hill
Campground and offers coin operated showers, flush
toilets and laundry facilities. The dump station is also
located in the Dutch Hill Campground. In addition to
camping, Steamboat Lake has ten camper cabins and
Pearl Lake has two yurts available for reservation. For
campground and/or yurt reservations, call
(303) 470-1144 in the Denver metro area or
1-800-678-CAMP (2267) outside the metro area,
or online at www.cpw.state.co.us. For camper cabin
reservations, call the Marina at (970) 879-7019 or
www.steamboatlakemarina.com.
All vehicles entering Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake
State Parks are required to display a current Colorado
State Parks pass on their vehicle windshield. Both
daily and annual passes are available and may be
purchased at the Visitor Center and self-service
dispensers. The Aspen Leaf
annual pass is available to
Colorado seniors 64 and
older at a discounted rate.
In case of an emergency dial 911. First aid
treatment can be provided by all park rangers and at
the Visitor Center.
Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado
through Colorado Lottery proceeds.
L
ocated in northwestern Colorado at the base
of historic Hahn’s Peak, Steamboat Lake
State Park offers year around recreational
opportunities. Spring ice-off on the 1,055-acre
lake creates memorable experiences for anglers.
Summer enthusiasts enjoy pristine campsites and
hiking trails surrounded by massive meadows of
blooming wildflowers. Water sports are supported
by a full-service marina. Fall comes alive at the end
of September when the aspen turn brilliant shades of
red and gold. With over 300 inches of snowfall, the
park offers recreationists the opportunity to immerse
themselves in snowmobiling, snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing on the groomed trails. Steamboat Springs
is a short 26-mile drive from the park for visitors looking
for that unique mountain town experience.
Both Steamboat and Pearl
lakes offer excellent fishing
opportunities. The coves of
Steamboat Lake are well known
for their sizable rainbow trout.
Special regulations exist at
Pearl Lake which include flies
and lures only and a limit of
two trout 18" or greater.
Wildlife
Several picnic sites are located throughout both parks,
each complete with a grill and picnic table.
Sandhill cranes, waterfowl, elk, deer, bear, coyote, fox,
beaver, chipmunks and other small mammals make
their home in the area.
Boating & Water Recreation
Winter Recreation
Boaters at both lakes are subject to current Colorado
Boating Statutes and Regulations. Steamboat Lake
is the setting for water sports of all kinds including
sailing and water-skiing. Pearl Lake is restricted to
wakeless boating operation only.
Ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing are among the most popular winter
activities. The Steamboat Lake Touring Center offers
15K of groomed trails. Twelve electrical campsites in
the Marina parking lot are available for winter camping.
Steamboat Lake &
Pearl Lake State Parks
LOCATION MAP
LEGEND
Visit the
Steamboat Lake
Marina for
• Pontoon Boat Rentals
• Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboat,
Fishing Boat Rentals
• Camper Cabins Year ‘round
CAMPER SERVICES
Swim Beach
• Slip Rentals
• Fishing & Camping Supplies
• Groceries
• Deli
• Fresh Fudge!
970-879-7019
www.steamboatlakemarina.com