The area has a rich cultural history, beginning with the Ute and Shoshone Tribes using the area for hunting, gathering and making stone tools.  French trappers and traders began using the valley in the 1700’s and paved the way for mining and cattle and sheep ranching, which continues today.  The park was also a stop on a Stagecoach Line running from Toponas to Steamboat Springs that went out of service around 1907. 

Stagecoach State Park is still open for a variety of activites throughout the winter!  The Pinnacle Campground will remain open on a limited basis providing sites for wandering campers.  All water facilites have been shut down but electricity is still available.  All trails are open for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  The lake is closed to trailered vessels from November 1 thru May 1 but hand-launch vessels are permitted as icing conditions allow.  Ice fishing is a popular sport throughout the winter.