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Located beneath Hahn's Peak, Steamboat Lake State Park is rich in scenery and activities. Various facilities are available to visitors, including a 188-site campground, cabins, a swimming beach, a marina and numerous trails. In the winter, the cabins are still open to guests who want to ice fish, cross-country ski and snowmobile.
Address: Country Road 129 Clark CO USA 80428
 Send an Email  1 970 879-3922
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San Isabel National Forest encompasses more than one-million acres of diverse lands, from jagged mountain peaks to grasslands. A range of activities are supported, including camping, hiking, fishing, mountaineering and rock climbing. Inside, find well-known peaks of Sawatch Range, the Spanish Peak and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Colorado's highest mountain, Mt. Elbert, is also found in San Isabel.
Address: . Cuchara CO USA
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Bountiful activities are found at Stagecoach State Park near Oak Creek. Featuring a 780-acre reservoir with a marina, visitors can enjoy access to boating and fishing. Two trails are frequented by hikers and mountain bikers: Elk Run Trail on the south shore and Wetlands Trail near the inlet. In the winter the trails are used by cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Address: 25500 R County Road 14 Oak Creek CO USA 80467
Send an Email 1 970 736-2436
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Visitors have access to this area through a walking or biking recreation path from Dillon or Summit Cove. Two trail loops are available, where visitors pass through meadows, forests and rock outcrops and scenic overviews.
Address: . Dillon CO USA
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Sylvan Lake State Park provides hours of entertainment for anglers, campers, and hikers. Located near Eagle, the park boasts a 42-acre lake stocked with trout. In the winter the lake can be used for ice-fishing and many trails are open for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. A small campground with 44 sites, eight cabins and three yurts are on-site to accommodate visitors.
Address: 10200 Brush Creek Rd. Eagle CO USA 81631
Send an Email 1 970 328-2021
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The Peninsula Recreation Area is located half a mile south of Frisco and boasts facilities to entertain guests. Numerous trails wind through the forests and the shoreline of Lake Dillon, which are frequented by hikers, cross-country skiers and bikers. Other services include a campground, picnic shelters, a skateboard park and grassy fields to play a range of sports.
Address: Hwy 9 Frisco CO USA 80443
1 970 668-5278
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At 8,200 ft (2,500 m) above sea level, the Vail Alpine Gardens are one of the highest botanical gardens in the world. Originally named the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, the area sees more than 600,000 visitors each year who view the various high-elevation plants planted here. The area was established in 1988 and has been growing in size each year.
Address: 183 Gore Creek Dr. Vail CO USA 81657
1 970 476-0103
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Nottingham Park is Avon's main public park, featuring a lake, a cabin, sports areas, trails and picnic areas with barbeques. The lake welcomes swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Skate rentals are available at the cabin from 12pm to 8pm daily.
Address: West Benchmark Rd. Avon CO USA 81620
1 970 748-4086
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White River National Forest is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in central northwestern Colorado. A number of world-class ski resorts are located here, as well as hiking trails and fishing hotspots.
Address: . CO USA
1 970 945-2521
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Dillon Marina Park and Amphitheatre
Overlooking Lake Dillon, Marina Park and Amphitheater provides a variety of recreational facilities, including a connection to a 50-mile (80-km) paved trail between Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne and Frisco. Other facilities include picnic areas, fishing and boating access at the marina and a playground. The amphitheater is used for various outdoor performances.
Address: Main St. Dillon CO USA 80435
1 970 262-3403
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From picnicking to river rafting, the Routt National Forest provides visitors with a range of activities. Spanning the Colorado-Wyoming border, the park contains popular destinations, such as the Steamboat Lake State Park, a bounty of scenic drives and numerous lakes and rivers for fishing. Camping is scattered throughout the forest and includes group areas and rental cabins. Additional activities include hunting, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hiking and ATVing.
Address: . . CO USA
1 970 723-8204
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Walter Byron Park
Walter Byron Park features a sheltered picnic area, a large grill, a playground, public restrooms and a parking area. A paved pathway also runs through the park. The park is available for reservation by contacting Frisco's Public Works Department.
Address: 4th Ave and Creekside Drive Frisco CO USA 80433
1 970 668-0836
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The Pike National Forest encompasses nearly three million acres and features a variety of flora and fauna, ranging from prairies to artic tundra. Featuring 14,000-foot mountain peaks, this national forest is home to nine wilderness areas, numerous Scenic Byways and a myriad of recreational opportunities.
1 719 553-1400
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Meadow Creek Park
This 4-acre park features a small playground, a sheltered picnic area, outdoor grills and a parking area. A handicapped accessible fishing dock is also available. Reservations of the park is available by contacting Frisco's Public Works Department.
Address: Meadow Drive and Hawn Drive Frisco CO USA 80433
1 970 668-0836
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Maggie Pond
Maggie Pond provides year-round entertainment in Breckenridge for the entire family. A children's pool and boat rentals are offered in the summer, and in the winter the pond is converted into a skating pond. Numerous restaurant and shops are located nearby and many of the town's festivals and celebrations are held here.
Address: 535 S. Park Avenue Breckenridge CO USA 80424
1 970 547-5736
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Enjoy a picnic or relax at Yampa River Botanic Garden in Steamboat Springs. Inside are a bounty of gardens, including a children's area, a herb garden, a tree garden, a pioneer garden and a reflecting pond. Other areas grow a variety of native plants and provide plenty of areas to sit and trails to stroll through.
Address: Pamela Lane Steamboat Springs CO USA 80487
Send an Email (2) 1 970 879-4300
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Established in 1915, this park showcases the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, boasting peaks that rise above 14,000 ft (4,267 m). The park is situated in northern Colorado, northwest of Denver. Visitors have the chance to see a wide diversity of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, eagles, hawks and more. Spectacular displays of wildflowers are visible in the summer months of June and July. Hikers, backpackers and horseback riders enjoy the use of over 350 mi (563 km) of trail, and anglers have plenty of opportunities for fly fishing.
Address: . CO USA
1 970 586-1206
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Camping, fishing, boating and hiking are just a few of the activities for visitors to do at Pearl Lake State Park. North of Steamboat Springs, this park boast 36 campsites and two yurts (large round tents). The park is open all year for cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling in the winter months.
Address: Routt County Road 129 Clark CO USA 80428
Send an Email 1 970 879-3922
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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area runs along roughly 150 mi (240 km) of the Arkansas River. Designated by Colorado State Parks in 1989, the area is enjoyed by a variety of people. Visitors can indulge in a range of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, rafting and sightseeing.
Address: 307 W Sackett Salida CO USA 81201
Send an Email 1 719 539-7289
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Arapaho National Forest straddles the Continental Divide in northern Colorado. Popular for hikers and mountaineers to explore, the area contains impressive peaks, plentiful lakes and numerous camping areas.
Address: . . CO USA
1 970 295-6600
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