Elev 7,260 ft · Clark, CO · 80428
The Neighborhood
Clark, Colorado is an unincorporated community of roughly 635 residents in northern Routt County — about 30 minutes from Steamboat Springs, surrounded by the Routt National Forest, and deeply connected to the outdoors.
7,260
Elevation (ft)
~635
Population
30 min
To Steamboat
16 mi
Distance via CO-129
About Clark
Where the Routt National Forest meets the Elk River valley.
Clark sits along Colorado Highway 129, a scenic route that winds through the Elk River valley between Steamboat Springs and the Wyoming border. The community is anchored by a small cluster of local businesses and the North Routt Community Charter School, but its real character is defined by the land — dense aspen groves, open meadows, and forested ridgelines that stretch in every direction.
Life here moves at the pace of the seasons. Winter brings deep snow and cross-country skiing nearby. Spring runoff swells the Elk River for fly fishing. Summer opens thousands of acres of national forest for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Fall transforms the valley into a sea of gold as the aspens turn.
For those who want mountain living with genuine privacy and easy access to the amenities of Steamboat Springs — restaurants, a medical center, a world-class ski resort — Clark offers a rare combination: solitude without isolation.
Schools
What are the school options near Clark?
North Routt Community Charter School
PK–8 · ~5 min
Small public charter school in Clark serving the North Routt community. Part of Steamboat Springs School District RE-2.
Steamboat Springs High School
9–12 · ~30 min
Regional high school in Steamboat Springs with strong academics and athletics programs.
Outdoor Activities
How walkable is the outdoor lifestyle?
It's not just walkable — it's at your doorstep. Clark offers direct access to thousands of acres of Routt National Forest for year-round recreation.
Skiing
Steamboat Resort — 30 min drive with world-famous champagne powder.
Snowmobiling
Hundreds of miles of groomed trails in the Routt National Forest.
Fly Fishing
Elk River and Yampa River offer world-class trout fishing year-round.
Hiking
Easy access to Routt National Forest recreation throughout North Routt.
Golf
Rollingstone Golf Course, Steamboat Golf Club, and Haymaker Golf Course, about 30 minutes away.
Water Sports
Steamboat Lake, Pearl Lake and Stagecoach Reservoir offer a variety of water activities.
Local Dining
Where to eat near Clark.
Steamboat Springs (30 min south) offers dozens of additional restaurants, cafes, and breweries.
Commute & Access
How far is everything?
Steamboat Resort
~30 minutes via CO-129
Steamboat Springs
~30 min · shops, dining, medical
Yampa Valley Airport (YVRA)
~45 min · commercial flights
Routt National Forest
Direct access from property
Yampa Valley Medical Center
~30 min in Steamboat Springs
Buffalo Pass
Scenic route to Steamboat · skiing