Pearl Lake State Park
State Park in Clark, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center at Steamboat: Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $12-$17
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
PO Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
United States
Pearl Lake State Park
State Park in Clark, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office/Visitor Center at Steamboat: Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $12-$17
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
PO Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
United States
Routt County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions -
Effective until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire, campfire, or open flame outdoors is PROHIBITED, including in developed campgrounds & picnic areas. This includes charcoal grills, BBQs, coal & wood-burning stoves. More info: Routt County.
Two people paddle a kayak
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Pearl Lake
Nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, Pearl Lake State Park offers a peaceful, forested camping experience. Fly and lure fishing are available at the park, where cutthroat trout and arctic grayling swim in the lake. Great for canoeing, kayaking and wildlife watching, the park also provides easy access to Routt National Forest. It's a lush and green escape from the daily routine.
Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country Skiing
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Paddle Sports
- Picnicking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Yurts
Best of Pearl Lake
Pearl Lake
The park's main attraction is the 167-acre lake, where visitors can boat, fish and paddle board.
Paddleboarding
The wakeless waters of Pearl Lake have become a popular destination for standup paddle boarding. Please remember your life jacket before launching in our waters. Paddle boards are available for rent from a vendor on the weekends.
Picnicking
Picnickers have the option of seven different sites with tables and grills or fire rings overlooking the lake. A wildlife-viewing deck provides memorable views along the tree-lined shore. A universally accessible picnic site is located by the boat ramp.
Yurts
Leave your tent at home and stay in one of the two yurts available for reservations year-round. Winter offers an exceptionally remote experience, with trees and yurts covered in snow and only accessible by snowshoe, ski or snowmobile. If you are interested in a relaxing evening of stargazing with clear night skies, Pearl Lake will be a great fit for you.
Upcoming Events
Sep
10
Hiring Q&A — Parks and Wildlife Officers
Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00pm - Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
We're hiring! Join us on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. for a Q&A about the hiring process to become a Parks or...
Sep
10
Hiring Q&A — Parks and Wildlife Officers
Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00pm - Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
We're hiring! Join us on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. for a Q&A about the hiring process to become a Parks or...
Sep
10
Hiring Q&A — Parks and Wildlife Officers
Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00pm - Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
We're hiring! Join us on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. for a Q&A about the hiring process to become a Parks or...
Sep
10
Hiring Q&A — Parks and Wildlife Officers
Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00pm - Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
We're hiring! Join us on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. for a Q&A about the hiring process to become a Parks or...
Hiking and Biking
Trails
The hike down to the dam and back makes an excellent one-hour, easy hike. Enjoy the trees with views of Pearl Lake and Farewell Mountain. The trail continues onto Forest Service Coulton Creek Trail for up to six miles one way.
Pearl Lake Connection Trail
0.6 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly
Pearl Lake Connection Trail
0.6 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly