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Recreation Highlights

So Many Activities to Choose From

Silt's location makes it a gateway to numerous outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, camping, biking and hiking and so much more. Want to learn more? Click to read our full overview of recreational activities in the Silt area or scroll down to view some of the area's most popular recreation destinations.

Harvey Gap State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

Harvey Gap State Park is a favorite spot for anglers in the winter and summer.

Anglers catch catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch, crappie, rainbow trout and northern pike at Harvey Gap. Boats with motors 20 hp or less and canoes are welcome. Ice Fishing draws anglers to Harvey Gap in the winter. Before heading to the park, check the current fishing and ice conditions. The reservoir is about 190 surface acres when full.

Whiteriver National Forest

White River National Forest

The White River National Forest is Colorado's biggest playground. From skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in the winter months, to hiking, biking, boating, camping and fishing in the summer, the White River National Forest has something for you. Silt is a perfect gateway town to the forest. Silt sits on the edge of the Flattops portion of WRNF.