home Plan Your Steamboat Springs Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Mountain town golf with hot springs and real cowboy culture
Steamboat is the rare Colorado mountain town that still feels like a working Western community — ranches, rodeos, and hot springs mixed with world-class golf. Three excellent courses sit at 6,700 feet, the hot springs are perfect for post-round recovery, and Lincoln Avenue delivers a walkable downtown with real character.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Steamboat Springs — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer HDN (30 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$600-$2000/night
Steamboat Mountain / Ski Area base
hot tub mountain views full kitchen game room multiple bedrooms garage
ranch Sleeps 12-20
$800-$2500/night
Elk River Valley / Clark area
horses private land hot tub fire pit full kitchen views
Dining
Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails $$$ farm-to-table Steamboat's best restaurant in a converted laundry building; seasonal menu with Colorado lamb and craft cocktails
4.6 stars
Ore House at the Pine Grove $$$ steakhouse Classic Steamboat steakhouse since the 1970s; prime rib and big group energy
4.4 stars
Carl's Tavern $ casual Elevated pub food with great burgers and a bourbon collection; big patio on Lincoln Ave
4.5 stars
Mambo Italiano $ italian Reliable Italian spot on the mountain; hearty portions perfect for carb-loading between rounds
4.2 stars Nightlife
The Tap House Late Night sports bar 40+ beers on tap, big screens everywhere, and a rowdy late-night scene on Lincoln Ave
Schmiggity's Live Music Dance Bar Late Night dive Steamboat's late-night institution with live music and a packed dance floor
Storm Peak Brewing brewpub Small-batch craft brewery with a big local following; rotating taps and food trucks
The Cabin Bar Late Night saloon Cozy Western bar that feels like a mountain lodge; whiskey flights and a fireplace
Activities Old Town Hot Springs spa 2-3 hours $15-$25/pp
Natural mineral hot springs with a water slide and lap pool; perfect post-round recovery
Strawberry Park Hot Springs spa 2-3 hours $20-$30/pp
Rustic natural hot springs in the forest outside town; clothing-optional after dark
Yampa River Tubing water sports 2-3 hours $20-$35/pp
Float through downtown Steamboat on the Yampa River; the ultimate lazy summer afternoon
Horseback Riding horseback 2-3 hours $75-$130/pp
Trail rides through the Elk River Valley with real working cowboys as guides
Guided Fly Fishing fishing half day $175-$300/pp
Float the Yampa or Elk River for wild trout; less crowded than the famous Colorado rivers
