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| Big Creek Lakes - Boating | | This lake of 343 acres is near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. There are boating facilities and the lake is a popular destination area for campers and fishermen. |
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| Cowdrey Lake State Wildlife Area - Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | This lake is heavily stocked lake with rainbow trout. Wwinter ice fishing is also available here. |
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| Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area - Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | The area offers opportunities for moderate to difficult hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, high risk rafting and kayaking. |
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| Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area - Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | One of these three lakes is classified as "Gold Medal Water", one of only two lakes with such a distinct fishing classification in Colorado. |
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| Dinosaur National Monument - Water Activities In National Recreation Areas | | Visit Dinosaur National Monument to see the dinosaur bones at the Dinosaur Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument contains 210,000 acres of some of the most rugged and beautiful mountain and canyon country in the west. Opportunities also exist for white water boat trips, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and more! |
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| Encampment River Wilderness Area - Water Activities In Wilderness Areas | | 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. |
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| Lake John State Wildlife Area - Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | This is the most popular reservoir in this county, mainly because it produces trophy-sized trout. |
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| Meadow Lake - Boating, Kayaking & Canoeing | | This lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. |
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| Pearl Lake - Boating, Kayaking & Canoeing | | Excellent fly and lure fishing is available at the park where native cutthroat trout flash their red throats when pulled from the water. |
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| Pearl Lake State Park - Water Activities In State Parks | | This area, nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, offers peace and quiet in a lush forest setting. Fishing, wakeless boating, and camping are among the most popular activities at this State Park. |
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| Stagecoach Reservoir - Beaches, Boating, Swimming, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking & Canoeing | | The reservoir is known for its fast growing, hard fighting rainbows that average in length from 10 to 16 inches. The occasional brown or brook trout and Snake River cutthroat are also found in the reservoir. |
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| Stagecoach State Park - Water Activities In State Parks | | This reservoir hosts a variety of water sports, including boating, jet-skiing, water-skiing, swimming, sailboarding and canoeing. Camping and a trail system are also available. |
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| Steamboat Lake - Beaches, Boating, Swimming, Water Skiing, Kayaking & Canoeing | | The 1,053-acre reservoir provides for a variety of water-based activities. Anglers can catch rainbow and cutthroat trout from Steamboat Lake year-round. An occasional brook or brown trout may also be seen. |
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| Steamboat Lake State Park - Water Activities In State Parks | | One of the most popular areas in the state, Steamboat Lake is a park for all seasons. Premier fishing, camping and boating are available along with a full-service marina and swim beach. |
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| Trapper's Lake - Boating, Kayaking & Canoeing | | This lake holds the largest population of Colorado River cutthroat in the world and is the second largest natural lake in Colorado. |
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| White River National Forest - Water Activities In National Forests | | Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the White River National Forest consists of 2.3 million acres and 8 wilderness areas. White River National Forest is known as the top recreation forest in the nation. |
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