Fish Creek Falls
Steamboat Springs, CO
A 85 m waterfall a short paved walk from the parking lot, 5 km east of downtown Steamboat. Busy in summer; a day fee applies.
- Nearest town
- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.4817, -106.7770
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Steamboat Springs KOAMotorhome stopover6 mi from Fish Creek FallsTentsMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Eagle Soaring RV ParkMotorhome stopover9 mi from Fish Creek FallsMotorhomes
- Dumont Lake CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Fish Creek Falls · 22 pitches
- Pinnacle CampgroundMotorhome stopover14 mi from Fish Creek FallsMotorhomesElectricity
- Junction City CampgroundMotorhome stopover15 mi from Fish Creek FallsMotorhomesElectricity
- Dutch Hill CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Fish Creek Falls
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fish Creek Falls?
Fish Creek Falls is in Steamboat Springs, CO, at GPS 40.4817, -106.7770. It is about 36 mi from Kremmling.
Can you camp near Fish Creek Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dry Lake Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fish Creek Falls?
Fish Creek Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs.
What is there to see near Fish Creek Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rabbit Ears Pass (11 mi), Holzwarth Historic Site (49 mi), Adams Falls (54 mi) and Trail Ridge Road (58 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fish Creek Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)