Stagecoach State Park
State Park in Oak Creek , CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 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:
25500 County Road 14
Oak Creek , CO 80467
United States
Stagecoach State Park
State Park in Oak Creek , CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Monday through Friday, 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:
25500 County Road 14
Oak Creek , CO 80467
United States
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A sailboat with yellow and white sails on the reservoir
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Stagecoach
Located in green Yampa Valley, Stagecoach features a 820-acre reservoir with a full-service marina and rainbow trout and northern pike fishing. The park offers accessible, family-friendly opportunities for nature observation, recreation, boating and paddle boarding, and hunting, all with great views of the Flat Top Mountains.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country Skiing
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Paddle Boarding
- Picnicking
- Sailboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming in wakeless zones
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Water Skiing
Best of Stagecoach
Stagecoach Reservoir
The park's main attraction is its 820-acre reservoir, where visitors can boat, fish, jet ski, paddle board, swim and water ski.
Paddle Boarding
The entire reservoir is open to paddle boards, but paddle boarders are encouraged to take advantage of the calm water in Harding and Morrison coves and the large no-wake area on the western half of the reservoir. Paddle boards may be rented from the Stagecoach Marina Store.
Swim Beach
Located at the marina, the swim beach offers a sandy beach, picnic tables and a sand volleyball court. There is no lifeguard on duty, so swim at your own risk.
Picnicking
Picnic tables are located throughout the park's trails, campsites and day-use areas. Sites with both picnic tables and grills can be found at the Arrowhead, Keystone and Haybro picnic areas.
Upcoming Events
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Monday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Trails
The park offers over eight miles of trails and adventures for hiking, biking and horseback riding in the summer, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Pinnacle Peak Trail
0.25 miles, paved
Lakeview Trail
1.0 miles, unpaved
Hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
Access point: Keystone Cove parking lot
Overlook Trail
1 mile
Access point: Park entrance
Elk Run Trail
5.0 miles
Hiking, biking, horseback riding
Access point: Oak Shallows parking area
Tailwater Trail
0.25 miles
Access point: Oak Shallows parking area
Public Lands Access Trail
0.75 miles
Access point: Elk Run Trail
Pinnacle Peak Trail
0.25 miles, paved
Lakeview Trail
1.0 miles, unpaved
Hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
Access point: Keystone Cove parking lot
Overlook Trail
1 mile
Access point: Park entrance
Elk Run Trail
5.0 miles
Hiking, biking, horseback riding
Access point: Oak Shallows parking area
Tailwater Trail
0.25 miles
Access point: Oak Shallows parking area
Public Lands Access Trail
0.75 miles
Access point: Elk Run Trail
Seasonal Trail Closures
- Public lands access trail is closed yearly from January 1 until March 31 for winter elk habitat.
- Tailwater Trail parking during summer months is accessed from County Road 18 past the dam. During winter months when County Road 18 closes, winter parking is located next to the park entrance gate.
Waterfowl
Hunting
Waterfowl hunting is allowed during legal seasons in designated hunting zones on the western portion of the park only. The use of firearms and other weapons is prohibited in the summer and controlled during the legal hunting season.
Signs are posted throughout the park showing designated hunting areas. Hunting is not allowed on the eastern portion of the reservoir, at the ponds at the new wetland or the tailwater areas.
Since water levels can be higher, waterfowl hunters must ensure they are at least 100 feet from trails and other developed areas. Please practice responsible hunting, and be aware of shore and boat anglers.
Reservations, online or by phone at 1-800-244-5613 are required to hunt.
Hunting zones not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5 am. Reserved hunting zones unoccupied by 7 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunting zone must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that zone.
Free Rentals
Equipment Rentals
Stagecoach offers a loaner gear program so visitors can enjoy many of the activities available at the park. The program includes lake and ice fishing rods and tackle, horseshoes, snowshoes, GPS units and fat-tire bikes. Fat-tire bikes are not available during mud season. Call 970-736-2436 or stop by the park office for additional information or to check out items. As the loaner program is primarily donation funded, donations are highly encouraged.
In the summer, the marina rents kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats and standup paddle boards. Contact the marina at 970-736-8342 for rental pricing and availability.