Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 820-acre reservoir providing renown lake and river fishing.

A year-round destination, the park also makes a great base to explore the variety of sports and attractions of the area. An array of activities await with boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping.

Stagecoach State Park is a great place to hold base camp when exploring the many outdoor opportunities around the park such as the Flattops Wilderness Area and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area.

Stagecoach State Park features a 780 surface-acre reservoir lying in the Yampa River Valley of the northern Rocky Mountains. It is fed by the Yampa River and Little Morrison, Middle, Taylor and Martin creeks. The park is situated on the western flank of the Park Mountain Range and the southeastern flank of the Washakie Sedimentary Basin, thus positioned between Precambrian granitic and Tertiary sedimentary rocks. Tertiary Age Brown's Park Sandstone, sedimentary rock with silicic ash beds and some conglomerate, outcrops throughout the park. Precambrian gneiss represents the common rock at the damsite. Pleistocene Crowner Formation volcanic, conglomeritic sandstone and Pleistocene alluvium occupies the reservoir shoreline.

The park is named after Stagecoach Reservoir completed in 1989. It spans over 1,641 acres and includes a reservoir.

The area was once home to Ute Indian tribes before European settlers arrived during the late 19th century gold rush era.

In addition to its historical significance as an old stagecoach stopover point on historic trails, it's known for recreational activities like fishing and boating since opening up for public use.

Today it offers camping facilities along with winter sports such as ice-fishing and snowshoeing making it popular year-round.

All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees. Visit the Colorado Park Entrance Pass web page.

Visitors camping at Stagecoach State Park can enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the park in a beautiful mountain setting, away from city crowds and traffic. Many visitors make Stagecoach their basecamp when exploring nearby outdoor recreation opportunities including the Flattops Wilderness, Sarvice Creek Wilderness and Blacktail Mountain.

The McKindley Group Camping Area offers facilities for up to 36 people with parking for up to seven vehicles. Facilities include picnic tables, vault toilets and a grill.

The Juniper Group Camping Area offers facilities for up to 18 people with 2 RV sites featuring 20, 300 or 50 Amp electric hookups, parking for 4 additional vehicles, a central group fire ring/gathering area and 3 developed tent pads. Facilities include picnic tables, flush restrooms and grills.