Yampa River State Park
Yampa River State Park is in the Yampa Valley, just west of Steamboat Springs. The park is home to the Elkhead Reservoir, which has its headquarters on the Yampa River providing visitors with a fantastic place to experience nature.
One of the most intact rivers in the country, the Yampa River is home to a wide range of native aquatic wildlife, including four federally listed fish species. These are the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, bonytail chub, and razorback sucker. A species soon to make the list is the cutthroat trout. Riparian plant communities, which are rare around the world, make their home along this river as well.
The Yampa River also supports local agriculture, contributing to the uniqueness of the area. The river presents a challenge for the local community to discover new ways to have a working landscape that does not compromise the integrity of the surrounding environment.
The Yampa River stretches for 172 miles, even bordering private property. To enjoy the area there are eight public access sites. Always remember to respect private property owners along the river.
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