Flaming Gorge Reservoir
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir is located very close to Steamboat Springs, which makes it a place you must visit for great sightseeing.
The Flaming Gorge Dam rises 502 feet above bedrock, holding water from the Green River to form the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The reservoir covers almost 91 miles, moving in a northerly direction. The reservoir's full capacity is an amazing 3,788,900 acre-feet. At its full height of 6,045 feet the surface area is 42,020 acres.
The reservoir is more than an educational experience. It allows visitors to enjoy various recreational activities, including powerboating, waterskiing, camping, parasailing, rafting, swimming, and fishing from boats or on shore. In fact, the lake is well known for its trophy trout fishing and for the gorgeous scenery of the red rock mountains that rise above the reservoir.
The Green River also flows through this area, which is perfect for trout fishing and rafting. You don't need a permit or a commercial guide to go rafting - rented rafts can be obtained from nearby. The recreation area of the reservoir also contains several campgrounds and hiking areas. The hiking trails in particular travel through meadows, forested slopes, and mountain peaks.
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