Stagecoach State Park

Stagecoach State Park is a state park with an 820-acre reservoir surrounded by forests of lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, and aspen in a mountain valley. The 1,630-acre property contains campsites, picnic areas, and walking trails distributed across forested and open landscape.

The name comes from stagecoaches that once traveled through the area over Yellow Jacket Pass, connecting early settlers to towns like Oak Creek and Steamboat Springs. The reservoir was built later as a water storage project.

The reservoir serves as a water source for nearby farms and communities in the valley. You notice how the surrounding region depends on this steady water supply.

The park has easy vehicle access with parking areas and well-marked trails suitable for various fitness levels. Visit during warmer months when snow does not cover the paths and camping is more comfortable.

The park is a rewarding destination for bird watchers, with over 200 bird species living there, from ravens to ospreys and mountain bluebirds. The combination of water, forest, and open space creates ideal habitat for these species.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1965

Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/stagecoach

GPS coordinates: 40.28830,-106.86200

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02