Nestled between the Flat Top Mountains and Gore Park Range, the area varies in elevation from 7,500 to over 12,000 feet. The diverse terrain, numerous lakes, streams and reservoirs, the warm pleasant summer days with cool refreshing evenings, and the ample winter snowfalls provide year round opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Some of these provide winter, as well as summer camping. Outstanding ICE Fishing opportunities are available at many of these places. Big game hunting is a popular fall pass- time.
Wildlife is abundant throughout the area with large elk herds and many deer.
The Routt National Forest offers thousands of acres for prime big game hunting. Whether a beginning or an experienced hiker, Routt National Forest offers 130 miles of trails for your pleasure. For a breathtaking outlook, hike to the Devils Causeway in the Flat Tops Wilderness area. The 80-mile Flat Top scenic Byway begins in Yampa. Simply passing through the valley will allow you to appreciate its scenery.