Title: Visit Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest: Best of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow-Routt-National-Forest-Hotels.d6094085.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow-Routt-National-Forest-Vacation-Rentals.d6094085.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Medicine-Bow-Routt-National-Forest.d6094085.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Medicine-Bow-Routt-National-Forest.d6094085.Car-Rental-Guide)[Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow-Routt-National-Forest.d6094085.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest ## Travel Guide ![Goodbye summer! I enjoyed hiking and traveling. Here is one of my favorite hikes through the Zirkel wilderness. The wildflowers there are outstanding. #hiking #exploring #adventure #wildflowers #wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3087/7e9739d9-0228-4437-b129-fc0d88e02e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We hiked into strawberry springs to get in free! It’s a back road hike that leads you twisting and turning to the back doors of strawberry springs! It was beautiful! #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161731/b05934fb-cbf0-4bc7-8ee8-43ad8348960a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![About 30 minutes outside of Steamboat Springs. There is a lot of national forest with free camping and lots of cheap $10 camping as well. #WeekendGetAway #Colorado #Camping #Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6622/7373ead3-f9a4-486d-8516-e4352b74963f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Longs Peak from Lily Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472540/08708989-6928-4de9-8c3e-fbc8f2db52a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another cool hot spring water fall! This place is right on the river. Dip your toes in the ice cold river and soak in a spring at the same time (!!!) #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161731/43542983-52c8-4e96-8709-27fd20130733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6094085) - Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest ![Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4100/4022/7adabe6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs by IHG 3190 S Lincoln St Steamboat Springs CO $91 nightly $101 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this ski hotel in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Very attentative staff. Resturant was average and service was attentive but inexperienced. Overall very good and i would absolutely stay there again Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=4022&PinnedHotelID=4022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6094085) ![Baymont by Wyndham Casper East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1000/978/7e11bf9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baymont by Wyndham Casper East 480 Lathrop Road Evansville WY $64 nightly $72 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Evansville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) All just fine Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=978&PinnedHotelID=978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6094085) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Steamboat Springs by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115410000/115403700/115403649/2415e77d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Steamboat Springs by IHG 3300 S. Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs CO $101 nightly $113 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Steamboat Ski Resort and The Tennis Center at ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) This was an unbelievable hotel for the price. The local bus shuttles you free to the mountain every day, There is a hot breakfast served every day that is delicious and after a long ski day, you can soak in their jacuzzi. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=115403649&PinnedHotelID=115403649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6094085) [See all 6,174 properties in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026®ionId=6094085) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Legacy Vacation Resorts - Steamboat Hilltop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1151300/1151274/199f2e42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Legacy Vacation Resorts - Steamboat Hilltop 1000 High Point Drive Steamboat Springs CO Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,346 reviews) It’s fine place but way too expensive for what you get. It’s a very old hotel that is outdated and hot water is sparse when everyone returns from skiing. I would only stay here again if it were much cheaper as the amenities are also not well kept. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Hotels-Legacy-Vacation-Resorts-Steamboat-Hilltop.h1151274.Hotel-Information) ![Streamside on Fall River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/529400/529319/b939f946_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Streamside on Fall River 1260 Fall River Rd Estes Park CO Stay at this cabin in Estes Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (681 reviews) Love this property. We’ve stayed here several times and we will continue to book this property Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Estes-Park-Hotels-Streamside-On-Fall-River.h529319.Hotel-Information) ![The Fold Hotels Steamboat Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140200/1140170/7e187b36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fold Hotels Steamboat Springs 1485 Pine Grove Road Steamboat Springs CO Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (821 reviews) Easy check-in, clean room, 2BR 2BA suite, which is rare for a hotel! With a kitchen! Loved it. Awesome game room on second floor too, and an indoor hot tub and sauna. And free shuttle right to the mountain. I would check here again anytime I'm heading to Steamboat. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Hotels-Legacy-Vacation-Resorts-Steamboat-Suites.h1140170.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6094085&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17)[Mar 16 - Mar 17](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6094085&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161731/65bfecbf-6adc-4ec0-a852-0e2b281539f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strawberry Hot Springs Explore the great outdoors at Strawberry Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Strawberry-Hot-Springs-Steamboat-Springs.d6161731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alpine scenery at Snowy Range Pass, located in the Medicine Bow Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635091296813/2fa90118-a9f9-4865-ad3c-a105f89f0500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowy Range Pass Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Snowy Range Pass during your travels in Centennial. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Snowy-Range-Pass-Centennial.d553248635091296813.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fish Creek Falls - about 5 miles out of the Steamboat Springs township... this was at the end of winter so a lot of snow melt... nice easy hiking paths take you to different elevations to view the falls... don't forget to take some cash to pay for your entrance - there is no signage on the way telling you there is a fee and I had to circle back to town as the rangers are constantly checking the parking lot #AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071601/8aecc590-a98b-4509-9eb8-7d4e4fc1b240.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fish Creek Falls Explore the lovely green spaces of Fish Creek Falls and enjoy the ski slopes in Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Fish-Creek-Falls-Steamboat-Springs.d6071601.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Elk Peak [formerly known as Harney Peak] Fire Lookout Tower in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647031/7d58cc05-55d1-4ef5-a331-5f788d9155dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower Learn about the local history of Laramie when you spend time at Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Spruce-Mountain-Fire-Lookout-Tower-Laramie.d553248621532647031.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fall Sunrise at Vedauwoo || Drone Aerial Shot of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647048/be3ebe38-12c1-4200-8b5a-109f7142aae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vedauwoo Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vedauwoo during your travels in Laramie. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Vedauwoo-Laramie.d553248621532647048.Vacation-Attraction) ![Watchtower on the summit of Hahn's Peak #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248630499358514/dd9c9298-faf9-4ea8-a001-3f780927b658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hahns Peak Learn about the local history of Clark when you spend time at Hahns Peak. Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Hahns-Peak-Clark.d553248630499358514.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest ![Laramie showing tranquil scenes and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2007/bb91425b-b8ec-4c4c-ba52-83a7332cc8eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laramie ![Steamboat Ski Resort showing tranquil scenes, a river or creek and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/2cc73566-dc54-4df9-ab63-cfde3a9f2a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Steamboat Springs ![Herd of horses galloping with cowboy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6622/06093d92-b746-4d9f-a34b-7b2c91ac62e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Craig ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6848/e324d14d-d5f1-44de-a21c-f376d3dcbde3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Douglas - Cities near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest - Places of interest [Laramie](https://expedia.com/Laramie.dx2007)[Steamboat Springs](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs.dx3087)[Craig](https://expedia.com/Craig.dx6622)[Douglas](https://expedia.com/Douglas.dx6848)[Gypsum](https://expedia.com/Gypsum.dx7367)[Saratoga](https://expedia.com/Saratoga.dx9819)[Granby](https://expedia.com/Granby.dx10769)[Kremmling](https://expedia.com/Kremmling.dx56108)[Centennial](https://expedia.com/Centennial.dx87897)[Elk Mountain](https://expedia.com/Elk-Mountain.dx101048)[Grand Lake](https://expedia.com/Grand-Lake.dx109866)[Medicine Bow](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow.dx132113)[Meeker](https://expedia.com/Meeker.dx132165)[Ryan Park](https://expedia.com/Ryan-Park.dx154169)[Oak Creek](https://expedia.com/Oak-Creek.dx179961)[Bellvue](https://expedia.com/Bellvue.dx183034)[Clark](https://expedia.com/Clark.dx183036)[Hot Sulphur Springs](https://expedia.com/Hot-Sulphur-Springs.dx183042)[Parshall](https://expedia.com/Parshall.dx183047)[Walden](https://expedia.com/Walden.dx183054)[Evansville](https://expedia.com/Evansville.dx184229)[Yampa](https://expedia.com/Yampa.dx602810)[Cheyenne](https://expedia.com/Cheyenne.dx6055902)[Wheatland](https://expedia.com/Wheatland.dx6055904)[Savery](https://expedia.com/Savery.dx6056499) - [Strawberry Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Strawberry-Hot-Springs-Steamboat-Springs.d6161731.Vacation-Attraction) - [Snowy Range Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Snowy-Range-Ski-Area-Wyoming.d553248621532647028.Vacation-Attraction) - [Medicine Bow National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow-National-Forest-United-States-of-America.d553248621532647039.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fish Creek Falls ](https://expedia.com/Fish-Creek-Falls-Steamboat-Springs.d6071601.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower ](https://expedia.com/Spruce-Mountain-Fire-Lookout-Tower-Laramie.d553248621532647031.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vedauwoo ](https://expedia.com/Vedauwoo-Laramie.d553248621532647048.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hahns Peak ](https://expedia.com/Hahns-Peak-Clark.d553248630499358514.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Werner ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Werner-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621532646734.Vacation-Attraction) - [Medicine Bow Peak ](https://expedia.com/Medicine-Bow-Peak-Centennial.d553248635091297518.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thunderhead Express ](https://expedia.com/Thunderhead-Express-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621563219181.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pony Express Chairlift ](https://expedia.com/Pony-Express-Chairlift-Steamboat-Springs.d753176662317608960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Devil's Causeway Hike ](https://expedia.com/Devils-Causeway-Hike-Yampa.d553248621532646377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elkhead Chairlift ](https://expedia.com/Elkhead-Chairlift-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621563219182.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Sand Hills Recreation ](https://expedia.com/North-Sand-Hills-Recreation-Kremmling.d553248621592223757.Vacation-Attraction) - [Three Quarter Circles Sporting Clays ](https://expedia.com/Three-Quarter-Circles-Sporting-Clays-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621532646726.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sunshine Express ](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Express-Steamboat-Springs.d753176258561323008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sundown Express Chairlift ](https://expedia.com/Sundown-Express-Chairlift-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621563219183.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rough Rider ](https://expedia.com/Rough-Rider-Steamboat-Springs.d753165638306668544.Vacation-Attraction)