Three Forks Ranch
Three Forks Ranch is a ski area; it lies 20 mi southwest of Encampment. Highs of 33–35°F mark the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area, 20 mi southwest of Encampment
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Steamboat Springs, 38 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather through the year
A visit to Three Forks Ranch can follow the seasons below.
Lodging near Three Forks Ranch
Nearest for a night are Riverside (4), and Steamboat Springs has the most rooms in the area (76).
Riverside
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
66 people · 31% vacation homes
21 mi northeast of Three Forks Ranch
Steamboat Springs
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
13,557 people · 30% vacation homes
38 mi south of Three Forks Ranch
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Three Forks Ranch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside 31% vacation homes | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 66 | — | — |
| Encampment 27% vacation homes | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 446 | $232K | — |
| Dixon | 25 mi west | 40 min | 1 1 motel | 74 | $119K | — |
| Steamboat Springs 30% vacation homes | 38 mi south | 1 hr | 76 49 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,557 | $982K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Three Forks Ranch
Every place here is under 52 miles away.
40 mi Ski areaSteamboat Ski Resort194 runs · 3,666 ft vertical52 mi Ski areaSnowy Range36 runs · 876 ft verticalPhoto credits
Steamboat Ski Resort: CarTick at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Three Forks Ranch in questions
What town is Three Forks Ranch near?
Encampment, WY, about 20 miles northeast.
What is the closest airport to Three Forks Ranch?
Yampa Valley (HDN), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 148 miles.
Where should I stay near Three Forks Ranch?
Steamboat Springs (38 mi, 76 places to stay) and Riverside (21 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Encampment
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Encampment’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.