Stagecoach State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $12 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 92 campsites
- Official site
- cpw.state.co.us970-736-2436
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Routt County, about 13 miles south of Steamboat Springs, Stagecoach State Park covers about 1,391 acres.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, ice fishing, and winter sports. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 92 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $12 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $17 · day |
| Daily Vehicle Pass | $4 · day |
Official wording
Daily Vehicle Pass: $12-$17 Individual Daily Pass: $4
Colorado park passes
- Keep Colorado Wild Pass — $29. Annual vehicle entry for Colorado residents, bought with DMV vehicle registration Details
- Individual Annual Pass — $29. Non-vehicle entry (foot, bike, horse) for passholder plus three accompanying visitors; resident or nonresident Details
- Family Annual Pass (hang tag) — $120. One household; transferable between vehicles Details
- Annual Affixed Vehicle Parks Pass — $80. One vehicle; resident or nonresident Details
- Aspen Leaf Pass — $70. Colorado residents 64+, vehicle registered in Colorado; $3/night camping discount Sun–Thu Details
From the Colorado state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- CPWshop (Aspira/Brandt reservation platform)
- Phone
- 1-800-244-5613
A reservation is required, and camping is allowed only in designated areas.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Animals permitted: Leashed Dogs, Service Animals, Horses Leashed pets are allowed at campsites. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Single campsite (max 6 occupants) · 1 Night · $18 to $37.40 | 92 | Electric hook-ups; Electric hook upShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
After a day on the trails, relax by the campfire at one of Stagecoach’s four campgrounds.
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Stagecoach offers campers a variety of camping amenities, including a fire ring and picnic table, so you can relax in comfort. Stagecoach has two accessible campsites.
Stagecoach’s beautiful mountain setting, plethora of activities and proximity to nearby attractions make it a great base camp for your next adventure.
A tent and nearby awning covering a picnic table
Two young people roast marshmallows over a campfire
A group of people at night enjoy a campfire
Reserve a Campsite
92 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Stagecoach State Park, and it’s easy to make one.
Reservations at Stagecoach are available from May 15 to September 30. During the winter, reservations are available at Pinnacle campground.
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Know Before You Go
Campsite Amenities
The park offers amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Amenities include:
- Electric hook-ups
- Fire ring
- Picnic tables
- Water (summer only)
- Restrooms
- Coin-operated showers (summer only)
- Dump station (summer only)
Occupancy and Duration
When you camp at Stagecoach State Park, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. A reservation is required, and camping is allowed only in designated areas. Please do not park on the vegetation or off the roadway. A maximum of six people are allowed per campsite. Only a hard sided RV/Trailer/sprinter van and one tent per site or 2 tents per site.
Pet Policy
Staying During Winter
There are 4-6 camping sites available during winter in the Pinnacle campground only, and reservations are required. Please note that all water facilities, including flush toilets, showers, the dump station and drinking water, are not available from October 31 through May 15. Only vault bathrooms and Visitor Center bathrooms are open.
Winter amenities:
- Vault restrooms
- Electric hook up
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingIce fishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSnowmobilingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Peak Trail | 0.25 mi | — | 0.25 miles, paved |
| Lakeview Trail | 1 mi | — | 1.0 miles, unpaved Hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing Access point: Keystone Cove parking lot |
| Overlook Trail | 1 mi | — | 1 mile Access point: Park entrance |
| Elk Run Trail | 5 mi | — | 5.0 miles Hiking, biking, horseback riding Access point: Oak Shallows parking area |
| Tailwater Trail | 0.25 mi | — | 0.25 miles Access point: Oak Shallows parking area |
| Public Lands Access Trail | 0.75 mi | — | 0.75 miles Access point: Elk Run Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
The park offers over eight miles of trails and adventures for hiking, biking and horseback riding in the summer, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Set among the lush and fragrant sagebrush of the Yampa Valley, Stagecoach offers 92 campsites spread across four campgrounds. From basic tent camping to RVs and motorhomes, campsites offer convenient access to the reservoir and trails, as well as to the other activities and attractions in the area. With electrical hook-ups, restrooms, showers and water available, Stagecoach offers amenities for almost every kind of camper. A group camping area and one ADA-accessible campsite are also available.
Stagecoach offers campers a variety of camping amenities, including a fire ring and picnic table, so you can relax in comfort. Stagecoach has two accessible campsites.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 25500 County Road 14
Oak Creek , CO 80467 - Nearest town
- Steamboat Springs — about 13 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.2893, -106.8621
- Phone
- 970-736-2436
- stagecoach.park@state.co.us
Entrances
- Entrance Station
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions From I-70 - Take the Wolcott Exit onto Hwy 131 for 50 miles and turn right on County Road 14. Take County Road 14 for six miles to the park entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Colorado State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 19, 2026
- CPW website Drupal JSON:API, node type state_park (43 published nodes; same store that renders /state-parks/{slug})
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology