Is Hahns Peak Lake open?

Area Status: Open With an elevation of 8,500 feet, the campground offers spectacular views of the forested lakeshore, picturesque mountain lake and the 10,774-foot Hahns Peak.

Can you swim in Hahns Peak Lake?

Activities in the area include fishing (of course), hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, horse-back riding, and exploring the many roads and trails in the area by bicycle, dirt bike, . Read about Steamboat Lake.

What is at the top of Hahns Peak?

At the peak sits an old fire lookout tower, having been constructed in 1912 and reconstructed in 1942. It has not officially been used since the 1950’s and it is listed on the Colorado Inventory of Historical Places.

How do you get to Hahns Peak?

Journey to the top To get to the trailhead, head north on Colorado Highway 129 out of Steamboat Springs (a total of 29 miles) and pass through Clark and then underneath the peak as Steamboat Lake flies by on your left and the small village of Hahn’s Peak on your right.

Where is the campground at Hahns Peak Lake?

The campground is situated in a spruce, pine and fir forest along the shore of the 160-acre Hahns Peak Lake in the Routt National Forest of north central Colorado. Lupine and other colorful wildflowers appear throughout the campground in warmer months.

What to do at Hahns Peak in Colorado?

Water sports, groomed cross country skiing, snowmobile, horseback riding, ATV, hunting and hiking. Steamboat and Pearl Lake state parks have 188 and 36 sites respectively. Free dispersed car camping can be found in Routt National Forest. Hahns Peak Lake Recreation Area has a campground.

How tall is the peak of Hahns Peak?

Families and outdoor enthusiasts love the abundant hiking, mountain biking and fishing opportunities. With an elevation of 8,500 feet, the campground offers spectacular views of the forested lakeshore, picturesque mountain lake and the 10,774-foot Hahns Peak.

Where is Hahns Peak Lake in Steamboat Springs?

Hahns Peak Lake north of Steamboat Springs. Hahns Peak Lake is a small, quiet lake, especially compared to nearby Steamboat Lake. It’s tucked away in the northern part of Routt County, close to the Wyoming border. Fishing, camping and hiking are the main attractions.