CPW is seeking input on the future management of Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks

Rachael Gonzales
Northwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]
Twitter: @CPW_NW CPW is seeking input on the future management of Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks

One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you.  

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking input on a draft management plan for Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks, located near Steamboat Springs. 

Public comment opens Thursday, Aug. 24, and ends Saturday, Sept. 30. Visitors can read the draft plan and comment by visiting Engage CPW.

“While we call them a state park, they really are your parks,” said Julie Arington, Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks Manager. “Your input and feedback on the management plan plays a crucial role in both the management of the park for recreation and protection of the natural resources for visitors now and future generations to come.” 

The plan is intended to address how we deal with our challenges, such as rising visitation, limited staffing, and environmental conditions for maintaining facilities while continuing to provide a connection to the outdoors for as many people as we can and protect the natural resources of the parks. 

Once approved, the Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake Management Plan will serve as the guiding document, providing a framework for the management of park resources and visitor experiences for the next 10 years.

Steamboat Lake State Park
One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. Hahn's Peak frames the breathtaking scenery of this premier park offering family fishing, camping, picnicking, trail and boating recreational opportunities. A full-service Marina and swim beach provide amenities for active water play.

Winter comes alive with snowmobiling, ice fishing, and peaceful cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Ten ​​cabins down by the Marina welcome adventurers for a cozy night.

To learn more about Steamboat Lake, visit our website.

Pearl Lake State Park
Pearls are a gift of nature and Pearl Lake State Park is just that.  Just a few miles off the road, it feels like an escape into the backcountry of Colorado. Nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, this peaceful park sits in a serene lakeside setting.  Overlooking Farwell Mountain, visitors camp along the shoreline and on a ridge with amazing views.

Excellent fly and lure fishing for native cutthroat trout can be found in Pearl Lake's wakeless waters.  Paddleboarders clamor for a chance to launch on Pearl's expansive and st​ill waters. A trail takes visitors along the shoreline and leads them deep into the Routt National Forest, a true escape from the day-to-day routine.

To learn more about Pearl Lake, visit our website. 

Colorado is home to world-class state parks, more than 960 species of wildlife and 23 million acres of public lands, ranging from wetlands to forests, canyon landscapes to mountain lakes. Join us in keeping Colorado, Colorado.

For more information about the Keep Colorado Wild Pass, visit cpw.info/keepcoloradowildpass.