The Town

Nearly 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, nestled in the Yampa Valley beneath the mountains, sits a community that serves as a constant reminder that the Old West is alive and well. Never far from its ranching roots, Steamboat remains firmly linked to a Western tradition and independent spirit that gives the town a character all its own.

Whether you’re stepping into a local pub, browsing one of our charming boutiques or stepping off the gondola, the reception is the same – warm. But the down-home friendliness is only half the reason people choose to vacation here. With 181 trails, 3,741 permitted acres and 3,668 feet of vertical rise, Steamboat’s mountain is filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees and terrain parks. From wide-open beginner and intermediate runs to challenging expert terrain, there is something for every level of skier and snowboarder.

Steamboat is known around the globe as Ski Town, U.S.A.® and has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America – now 100 and counting. Steamboat’s Olympic tradition stretches back more than 80 years, and athletes with ties to the community have represented 12 countries and earned 19 Olympic medals. That remarkable legacy continues today, with generations of young athletes training on the same slopes and facilities that helped establish Steamboat as one of the world’s great winter sports communities.

Long before people strapped on skis simply for fun, Steamboat residents were using skis and snowshoes as practical tools for getting around during the long mountain winters. More than a century later, that heritage remains an important part of Steamboat’s identity. Few mountain towns can claim such a deep and enduring connection to skiing, and you’ll be hard pressed to find another resort community that combines this much history, heritage and character.

DINING:

Each unit has a dining guide on the coffee table with helpful information about local restaurants.

To view restaurants, menus and pricing before you arrive:
Steamboat Springs Dining Guide

SHOPPING:

Steamboat has a great variety of shops, from Steamboat Square to downtown. Browse for everything from outdoor gear and clothing to Western wear, gifts, souvenirs, art and specialty items.

CAMPING:
Steamboat is surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests and public lands, with numerous camping opportunities in the area.  Area Campgrounds

Steamboat Facts and Figures

Overview
Also called Ski Town, USA® and known for its World Class skiing facilities, Steamboat Springs was originally a summer resort.  Travelers in the early 1900s visited Steamboat Springs in the summer months for the natural hot springs and vast hunting and fishing opportunities.  Today, summer activities span the spectrum, with three championship golf courses, an indoor-outdoor tennis center, biking, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, and horseback riding right in town.

Location
Colorado’s Yampa Valley is located just 160 miles northwest of Denver. From Denver, take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to the Silverthorne exit; go north on Colorado Highway 9 to Kremmling, then west on U.S. Highway 40 to Steamboat Springs. From Salt Lake City (390 miles), take   I-80 east, merge into U.S. 40 east (exit 148) and take U.S. 40 into Steamboat Springs.

Elevations
Downtown: 6,695’
Steamboat Ski Area: Base: 6,900’ Summit/Mt. Werner: 10,568’
Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest: 5,500’ to 12,940’
Mt. Zirkel Wilderness: Fifteen peaks reach 12,000’ with Mt. Zirkel the highest at 12,180’
Flat Tops Wilderness: Devil’s Causeway 11,600’
Hahn’s Peak Village: 8,128’ Hahn’s Peak Summit: 10,839’

Geographic Setting
Steamboat Springs lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and is nearly surrounded by National Forest and Wilderness areas.  The Yampa River, which begins in the Flat Tops Wilderness, flows through downtown Steamboat Springs and eventually meets the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument.  Two ski areas, four Colorado State Parks, hot springs, lakes, rivers, and trail systems cater to a plethora of outdoor activities.

Climate
Steamboat Springs’ summers are mild, cool and dry.  July is the hottest month with an average high of 82 degrees and low of 41 degrees.  Low humidity and elevation combine to make the summer comfortable and pleasing.

Population (2020 Census)
City of Steamboat Springs: 13,224
Routt County: 24,829

Area Attractions & Points of Interest
Strawberry Park Hot Springs: 7 miles from town
Fish Creek Falls: 3 miles from town
Continental Divide Trail: Summit Lake trailhead 18 miles from town
Steamboat Lake State Park: 27 miles north of town
Stagecoach State Park: 17 miles south of town
Yampa River Core Trail: winds along the Yampa River through downtown Steamboat Springs

Shopping & Retail
Steamboat Springs has nearly 250 shops and boutiques, including art galleries, Western outfitters, outdoor retailers and gift shops for every taste. Two primary pedestrian-friendly shopping areas include the Steamboat Ski Resort base area and downtown Steamboat Springs. The two areas are three miles apart and serviced by Steamboat Springs’ free city bus. Several other shopping options between the “town and mountain” are also located along the bus route.

Restaurants & Bars
Steamboat Springs boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars representing a wide variety of cuisines and atmospheres to satisfy every appetite. From fresh game to fresh fish, local favorites and international flavors, there are plenty of options to enjoy a delicious meal with a healthy helping of Western hospitality.

Getting Here  | Steamboat Transportation Services

Steamboat is one of the most accessible ski resorts in Colorado, with Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) located approximately 22 miles from town. Daily nonstop service from Denver is available year-round, while winter brings nonstop flights from destinations across the country. For current flight schedules and nonstop destinations, see the Yampa Valley Regional Airport Flight Schedule.

A scenic drive through Colorado’s spectacular mountain passes provides a few different routes to Steamboat Springs from the Denver metropolitan area. The quickest route to our Steamboat condo rentals is to take Interstate 70 West to the Silverthorne exit and continue along Colorado State Route 9 North to Kremmling, then take U.S. Highway 40 West over Rabbit Ears Pass to descend into the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs. (See map below.) Alternate routes include going over Berthoud Pass (US 40) or taking the scenic route through Rocky Mountain National Park via Trail Ridge Road (seasonal).

Rental cars and Steamboat-based ground transportation services can bring you to your specific destination in the valley. It is a scenic 160-mile drive from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Steamboat Springs, with spectacular views along the I-70 corridor. It’s not uncommon for travelers to see wildlife along the way, including elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, eagles and deer.

Once you’re here, getting around Steamboat is easy even without a car. Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) provides free bus service throughout the city, connecting your  Steamboat Springs rental property with the mountain area, downtown, restaurants, grocery stores and other destinations. It’s a convenient way to get around town without the expense of a rental car. For help getting oriented, see our Downtown Steamboat Springs Map and Mountain Area Map.