Fall Hiking · Hayden, CO

Yampa River State Park

moderate

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Steamboat Springs, 25 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

50°

Smoky

Feels like 50°

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

0.5 low

Sun window

6:14 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

—

High point

6,306ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Yampa River State Park in Hayden, Colorado, offers a moderate hiking experience along a 134-mile stretch of the Yampa River. Located west of Steamboat Springs, the park features 13 access points ranging from Hayden to Dinosaur National Monument. The main hiking area, situated near the Park Headquarters on Highway 40, includes 1.5 miles of trails and 163 acres of land. Hikers typically spend about two hours exploring the riverbanks and surrounding hills. The park is open for fall hiking from September through November, with mild temperatures supporting outdoor activity. Facilities include parking, restrooms, and a visitor center at the headquarters campground. Pets are permitted on the trails. An entrance fee applies, charged at $9 per vehicle or $4 per person for non-vehicle entry. The park is pet-friendly and accessible via US Highway 40, approximately 27 miles west of Steamboat and 17 miles east of Craig.