Steamboat Lake State Park (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) (Clark)

Steamboat Lake State Park (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) in Clark: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Daily Vehicle Pass $12-$17 per vehicle (CPW park page range); Individual Daily Pass $4.

Address61105 RCR 129, Clark, CO 80428

HoursPark: daily 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Visitor Center/Office: daily 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., per CPW. SEASONAL: the lake closes to boating and all motorized water vessels on Nov. 1 (CPW winter closure notice on the park page); hand-launching non-motorized vessels is at your own risk until freeze-over. Winter use continues on groomed trails (15 km of ski trail groomed by the Steamboat Lake Snow Club, per CPW).

PricesDaily Vehicle Pass $12-$17 per vehicle (CPW park page range); Individual Daily Pass $4

Price notesPER VEHICLE, not per person — priceVal carries the $12 low end. CPW's own May 1, 2026 pass notice explains the range: Colorado-plate daily pass $10 plus a $2 local-access fee at Steamboat Lake = $12, and the out-of-state-plate daily pass $15 plus $2 = $17. The $29 Keep Colorado Wild annual pass (via vehicle registration) and the library's borrowable State Park Backpack pass both cover entry — see Perks in the report. Camping is charged and reserved separately.

Age notesA CPW lake park about 27 miles north of Steamboat Springs (area carried as its actual location, Clark) with boating, fishing, hiking, camping and groomed winter ski/snowmobile trails — no age tiers are published by CPW for day use, so all bands are carried for a lake-and-trails day trip.

BookingDay use is first-come with a vehicle pass; camping at this park becomes reservation-only in the main season (CPW seasonal notices) — day visitors need no reservation.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed. CPW lists leashed dogs, service animals and horses as permitted; no wheelchair/stroller attribute is published on the park pages checked.

ParkingPark lots at 61105 RCR 129, Clark — a valid CPW vehicle pass is the parking/entry charge (see priceNote); there is no separate free lot.

Hours in detailStanding record from collection (CPW park page): park daily 5:00am-10:00pm; Visitor Center/Office daily 8:00am-4:00pm.

Seasonal notesStanding flags (CPW): the lake CLOSED to boating and all motorized vessels on Nov. 1; hand-launch of non-motorized craft continues at own risk until freeze-over. Winter continues on groomed ski/snowmobile trails. The park is in Clark, about 27 miles north of Steamboat Springs - a day trip, not in-town.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Steamboat Lake State Park (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) — Clark, Colorado

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