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Stagecoach State Park

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Stagecoach State Park
Map showing the location of Stagecoach State Park
Map showing the location of Stagecoach State Park
LocationRoutt County, Colorado, United States
Nearest citySteamboat Springs, CO
Area1,641 acres (6.64 km2)
Established1965
Governing bodyColorado State Parks

Stagecoach State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Routt County 17 miles (27 km) south of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The 1,641-acre (6.64 km2) park established in 1965 includes a 771-acre (3.12 km2) reservoir on the Yampa River formed by Stagecoach Dam. Facilities include a marina, boat ramps, campsites, picnic sites and 8 miles (13 km) of trails. Park uplands are montane shrub communities, with riparian areas and wetlands around the reservoir and along the river. Commonly sighted wildlife includes elk, mule deer, coyote, red fox and badger.

References

  • "Stagecoach State Park". Colorado State Parks.