Sitting at 9,280 feet elevation in Summit County, Colo. and just a short, scenic drive from Denver, Keystone Resort is the ultimate location for families to beat the heat and enjoy a down-home mountain experience at a pace they dictate. Offering a laid-back environment that is full of adventures with fewer crowds, families will find plenty of opportunities to connect through a variety of experiences, all with the Rocky Mountains providing the backdrop. Whether it’s a mountaintop hike, downhill mountain biking, hitting the links for a round of golf, horseback riding, stand up paddle boarding, or simply relaxing poolside, the allure of the mountains come to life at Keystone.
Summer mountain operations take place Wednesdays through Sundays beginning June 22 through Labor Day, Sept. 5.
Mountaintop SNOW Tubing
You heard us right. Mountaintop SNOW tubing returns to Keystone this summer. Ride up the River Run Gondola and access the same tubing hill that operates at the resort during winter. Our resort teams farm snow from around the mountain to maintain the tubing hill so that guests can chill, cool off, and go for a slide this summer season. Open as long as the snow lasts!
Keystone Bike Park: It’s All Downhill from Here
From downhill on snow to downhill on dirt, the Keystone Bike Park offers some of the country’s best downhill mountain biking, allowing guests to experience the adrenaline rush of sending it down the mountain in summer. With more than 30 trails of lift-serviced singletrack, beginner and expert riders alike can experience the thrill of downhill on two wheels from mellow bridges and berms to rock gardens and rock drops.
This summer, downhill mountain bike racing returns to the Keystone Bike Park with the Revolution Enduro. Keystone will be the third stop in the series, taking place July 9-10. Spectators are welcome to join in the fun by watching the race in designated areas and cruising through the sponsor village.
Lakeside Village: Water You Waiting For?
The tranquil and serene Lakeside Village is nestled along the winding Snake River and the Summit County bike path. At the center of the village, the 5-acre Keystone Lake offers a variety of fun on the water with canoes, pedal boats, and paddle boards, all available to rent! The nearby Keystone Lodge & Spa also offers a full-service hotel with on-site spa, fitness facility, restaurant and bar. Festivities at Lakeside Village kick off Memorial Day Weekend, offering a hub water-side fun all summer-long.
Festival Season: Bacon, Brews, Wine, Live Music
Keystone’s 2022 Summer Festival line-up has a wide variety of music and events for the whole family to enjoy! Check out the full schedule here.
- Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival, June 25-26 This two-day summer kick off features bacon-themed food dishes, live music from national acts, bacon from your favorite companies, and the famous TINCUP Whiskey Tour for Hungry Hog ticket holders.
- Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival, July 16-17 Raise your glass to another year of Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival in River Run Village, with hundreds of varieties of wines to sip and savor. Frosted Flamingo, The Cave of Confusion, and face painting are available to help keep the littles entertained.
- Keystone’s 25th Annual Bluegrass & Beer Festival, Aug. 6-7 Keystone brings back the Bluegrass and Beer Festival for its 25th year of string bands, craft beer pours, mountain merch, and melt-in-your-mouth morsels. Frosted Flamingo crafts, The Cave of Confusion, and face painting are back to help keep the littles entertained.
Keystone Resort is home to two distinct golf courses, offering 36-holes of championship golf in one idyllic setting. The River Course offers impressive elevation changes, variable bunkers, water hazards and six sets of tees on each hole to challenge and welcome golfers of all ability levels. Keystone Ranch Golf Course is set on historic ranch land where original structures and old western heritage remain throughout the course, providing a nostalgic feel amongst the breathtaking scenery.
Keystone Stables – Explore the Historic Soda Creek Valley
Keystone’s signature Dinner Wagon Ride and Scenic Sleigh Ride provide a trip back to yesteryear. The journey begins with a wagon ride through the quiet expanse of the Soda Creek Valley, while charismatic and charming wranglers share the local history of the area’s mining days. Upon arrival at a historic homestead-era log cabin built in the early 1800’s, a roaring fire, dinner, entertainment and the rustic charm of the past awaits. For those looking to adventure a little further, guests can saddle up and embrace Keystone like an early explorer via a guided horseback ride. During the ride, observe wildlife, learn about the area's history and take in the amazing sights of the White River National Forest.
Limitless Lodging Options
At Keystone, guests can choose to stay and play in a way that works best for them. With lodging options just steps away from the summer action, to spots tucked closer to the tranquility of the White River National Forest, those looking to explore can do so at a pace they dictate. From hotels to single family homes, cozy to luxury, the options are endless. Stay steps away from Keystone Lake at the Keystone Lodge & Spa, or enjoy a mountain house vacation in the River Run Townhomes which feature large, modern spaces and beautifully-equipped, open kitchens – the perfect place to gather the whole family. Keystone's abundance of activities and lodging options, paired with the natural seclusion of the Rockies make it easy to adventure at your own pace in the perfect place.
Upgrading our Village: Kindred Resort (One River Run)
In February 2019, Vail Resorts announced the sale of a parcel of land at the base of the River Run Gondola, which included the Hunki Dori Parking Lot, to Colorado-based One River Run Acquisition, LLC (ORRA). This four and a half acre site adjacent to the River Run Ski Slopes and between the Snake River and the North Fork River will be the new home to Keystone's premier luxury development Kindred Resort. Kindred features 95 luxury ski-in/out one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom residences along with a 107-room Rock Resorts-branded luxury hotel. This amenity rich resort has unique features new to Keystone like valet parking, valet ski & bike storage, three restaurants, a private signature ski club, a full-service spa, a banquet space for groups up to 350 people as well as resort retail and rental shop. The family friendly Kindred Resort will be the new home for Keystone Ski & Ride School and will have an exclusive pool and hot tub facility with unobstructed ski area views. Upon completion, Kindred Resort will further position Keystone as one of North America’s great ski and summer resort destinations.
Summer Facts & Information
Keystone Resort offers a wide range of summer activities across multiple areas in resort, from River Run Village and the River Run Gondola, to Lakeside Village, the Keystone Stables, and Keystone Golf.
River Run Gondola & On-Mountain Activities
Schedule: Open Wednesdays – Sundays from June 22 to Sept. 5 (Plus, Monday July 4)
Activities:
- Keystone Bike Park and Bike Haul
- Scenic Gondola Rides
- Mountaintop Snow Tubing
- Bungee Trampolines
- Mine Shaft Maze
- Mini Golf
- Gemstone Panning
Activities include:
- Golf – River Run Base Area
- Scenic Gondola – River Run Base Area
- Bike Park & bike haul – Via the gondola at River Run Base Area
- Mountaintop tubing – Via the gondola at River Run Base Area
- Rock-climbing walls – Via the gondola at River Run Base Area
- Paddle boats – Lakeside Village
- Stand up paddle boards – Lakeside Village
- Kayaks – Lakeside Village
- Canoes – Lakeside Village
- Bike rentals – Lakeside Village
- Gemstone panning – Lakeside Village
- Bungee trampolines – Lakeside Village
- Mini golf – Lakeside Village
Keystone Golf
River Course: This Hurdzan-Fry course features unbeatable views, impressive elevation changes, variable bunkers, water hazards and six sets of tees on each hole to challenge golfers of all abilities.
- Operations: May 13 through Oct. 3
- Par 71
- Total Yardage: 4,758 – 6,886
- 16th hole features a 194-foot elevation drop from tee to green
- 18th hole includes spectacular views of Lake Dillon
- Opening Day: May 20 through Oct. 3
- Par 72
- Total Yardage: 5,041 – 7,017
- Site of the 2017 Colorado Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship
- Home to the Keystone Ranch, a AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant
Lakeside Village:
- When: Open daily starting Friday, May 27
- Where: Lakeside Village
- What: Festivals & events, paddle boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, bike rentals, gemstone panning, bungee trampolines, and mini golf (beginning May 5)
Climate
Average Summer Temperatures: 70 degrees daytime, 50 degrees nighttime. Remember to wear lots of sunscreen!
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