Summit Lake Campground
Steamboat Springs, Colorado · 10,361 ft
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 10,361 ft (3,158 m)10,361 ft3,158 m
- Land
- Routt National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Summit Lake Campground generally does not open until Mid July and is located on Buffalo Pass in the Steamboat Springs Area. It provides 9 back-in campsites and 6 walk-in tent sites. Each site has a table and a fire grate, and vault toilets and trash service is offered. Day Use is also obtainable in two parking lots provided for the visitor to use while fishing or picnicking. Only hand powered watercraft are permitted on Summit Lake, with no boat ramp available. This campground provides great opportunities for mountain biking, dirt biking and ATVing, horseback riding, fishing and hiking. It is located near the boundary of Mount Zirkel Wilderness which offers numerous backcountry opportunities.This campground is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. 970-870-2299
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Summit Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 92% chance of rain36°26°
- ThuLight Snow Likely then Partly Sunny, 67% chance of rain32°17°
- FriSunny38°25°
- SatSunny39°28°
- SunMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain38°27°
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