Pearl Lake State Park

State Park in Clark, CO

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office: Sunday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

PO Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
United States

Contact:

970-879-3922

[email protected]

The calm waters of the lake reflect the patches of gold and orange in the trees on the mountain in the fall.

Pearl Lake State Park

State Park in Clark, CO

The calm waters of the lake reflect the patches of gold and orange in the trees on the mountain in the fall.

Hours:

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office: Sunday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

PO Box 750
Clark, CO 80428
United States

Contact:

970-879-3922

[email protected]

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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.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Cross-country Skiing
  • Education Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Paddle Sports
  • Picnicking
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Yurts

Best of Pearl Lake

An aerial view of Pearl lake and the surrounding forest and mountains

Pearl Lake

The park's main attraction is the 167-acre lake, where visitors can boat, fish and paddle board.

A person wades toward a paddle board

Paddle Boarding

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.​

 A person with their dog at a picnic table

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.

A yurt with a nearby picnic table

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.

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Trail

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.

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Pearl Lake Connection Trail

0.6 miles, non-paved
Hiking, biking
ADA accessible
Dog friendly

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