Oak Creek is a small town 20 miles southwest of Steamboat Springs. Originally a mining town, Oak Creek is now a laid-back town with a population of around 1,000 people. There are multiple restaurants and shops in town. The town is surrounded by large ranches and U.S. Forest Service land.
8 miles to the east is Stagecoach Lake State Park with a myriad of recreation activities. (Stagecoach Area)