Reviews

Wayne McStrack

Love this park. Its lake is beautiful. They have water craft to rent and offer fishing gear for loan. Close to Steamboat Springs for dining and shopping. But the park has so many options you might not want to leave. Camping is also a reasonable price.

Kristie Brettman

We found Stagecoach State Park to be beautiful and quiet place to camp. We were there mid week in the Pinnacle section and had a site with electric and water views. There is a dump station and potable water within the campground. We thought the sites were spacious. We would return.

Bianca Vereschagin

I was really disappointed with our experience at Stagecoach State Park. The park advertises itself as dog friendly, but in reality it feels anything but. Dogs are required to be on a leash virtually everywhere. The only time they can really cool off is while they’re actively swimming, and as soon as they’re out of the water, they have to be leashed again. We visited during hot weather, and because our dog couldn’t freely move into shaded areas or cool off naturally, we were genuinely worried she was going to suffer from heat exhaustion. Calling a park “dog friendly” while offering so little freedom for dogs feels very misleading. The atmosphere also wasn’t welcoming to younger campers. We weren’t partying, blasting music, or causing a disturbance. In fact, we didn’t even have a fire. We were simply sitting around our campsite talking at a normal volume in the evening, yet we still received noise complaints. It felt like people were looking for reasons to complain rather than everyone being allowed to enjoy their camping trip. Overall, the rules and environment made the experience feel restrictive and unwelcoming. If you’re looking for a truly dog-friendly campground where your dog can comfortably enjoy the outdoors, or if you’re a younger group hoping to relax and socialize respectfully around your campsite, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.

Angelina Duran

Very calming and relaxing. Fishing is good. There are also crawdads in the lake. You may think you have a fish vut it is indeed a crawdad.

Kelly matthews

We fish here every year. The water is low, but the view is stunning :)

Jason W

Nice park, nice staff, nice trails. Campgrounds look like they will accommodate pretty much anything from tent to 30-35 ft or so camper. I'm not sure how well a long 5th wheel would fit in the larger spots, but I am sure someone has tried.

Corinne Farnen

If you are planning to be in the water in the fall, check before you go. We were not able to go in to the resevoir due to high levels of toxic algae. We had a wonderful time biking and hiking. A great place to visit.

Marry Bauer

Beautiful lake, was nice to be surrounded by mountains for a wind break. We did not have any luck catching any fish, the camp host told us it was late in the season. We also enjoyed the swim beaches, it was clean and not crowded.

Terry Ballard

Great State Park! Very nice staff. Totally quiet at night, too. I recommend site #92 in McKindley CG (basic) - awesome view of the lake & valley. And away from the boat crowd :-)

Robin Snyder

Very clean lake and great spot for family to enjoy the swim beach and water sports. We brought paddle boards and went fishing. Very little shade on beach so get their early to grab shaded tables or bring a canopy. Showers and bathrooms nearby with campground. $10 entrance fee unless you have a state park pass. Enjoy!

Joshua Hockett

Great winter camping option with hook-ups at reasonable rates not too far of a drive from ski resort. Only a few sites so be sure to book online. Vault toilet only in winter is a decent walk from campsites. No AT&T cell service.

Aaron Decker

Absolutely love, Stagecoach State Park! This was an amazing campground with splendid views. You can see almost the entire lake from the campsites. There were vault toilets, drinking water station, waste/ dump station, visitor center, and trails in the campsite. We will definitely come back again. It was amazing being here in the fall for sure! Enjoy!

Christopher

Pretty place and quiet. Some bugs mid September ever with cooler temps. RV spots are moderately level with notes about near full exposure. Great for solar but winds can be high. Saw a beautiful fox and lots of chipmunks, please do not discard food or feed wildlife. Lake and hillsides provide nice views as well. Water IS available despite website not indicating in the amenities list.

Jim Fisher

We love stagecoach State park. It's far enough away from steamboat to be peaceful and quiet. Butt close enough to go into town when you want to. Very close to some of the best fishing in the state. Also, very near some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails around. Most of the camp spots are well spaced out and very well laid out.

Paivi Oh

We spent 4 days here in a camper, in early August, 23. Except for the weather, things were nearly perfect. Fishing, paddleboarding, biking, are all available. There is a marina with a little store, rentals and fishing excursions are available. Cell reception was spotty (Verizon) but wifi is available at the marina store. There's also a nice beach area... perfect for kiddos. Water-skiing is possible though we didn't see any skiing during our stay. The reservoir was pretty quiet mid-week. Our campsite was Juniper 005, at the west end in the no-wake area. The sites there are more widely spaced and more private than those near the marina. Electric is available. The shore is easy to access, though fishing was difficult as you have to wade in to get past the foliage in the water. Restrooms are available, though not all were clean. Multiple picnic and day camping areas are available, and there is a group area with water access for day rental. (See pics) The campgrounds are dog friendly ❤️🐾 There's a nice dirt trail around the reservoir...we rode it on gravel bikes, and took the trail up to the overlook. The weather was decent at points during the day, but very stormy at night! When the reports call for late night thunderstorms, they mean it! It's not like the foothills or Poudre Canyon where you get a brief sprinkle. We didn't go into Steamboat Springs, but in hindsight, because of the iffy weather we wish we had.