Wilderness Areas in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Wilderness Areas

Encampment River Wilderness Area
Here in the northernmost extension of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Encampment River flows north out of Colorado. Fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular recreational activities here.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

Huston Park Wilderness Area
With approximately 48 square miles of high forested land, Huston Park Wilderness rises beyond 10,500 feet. The Baby Lake, Verde Mine, and Roaring Fork Trails offer side trips.
FishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area
Just south of the Wyoming border in the Routt National Forest, the wilderness occupies 140,000 acres of unspoiled alpine terrain. Backcountry camping and wildlife viewing are popular recreational activities here.
FishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingRV campingTent campingPicnic tableBirdwatchingHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedPets must be kept on leash

Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest
The Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest has diverse topography consisting of high plateaus, rolling foothills and mountains. Elevations exceed 13,000 feet in some locations. The Routt National Forest manages four congressionally designated Wilderness areas, which offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.
Horses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedRV campingTent campingWildlife viewingPicnic tableBirdwatchingCross country skiers are allowedSnowmobiles are allowedHandicapped AccessPets must be kept on leashVisitor center

Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area
The Sarvis Creek Wilderness offers a variety of backcountry recreation opportunities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, and fishing.
FishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewing
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