Situated halfway between Denver and Salt Lake City in northwestern Colorado, Craig exudes a slow-paced charm amid scenic mountains, rivers, and open spaces. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound near Craig, with plentiful options for four-wheeling, hiking, fishing, hunting, rafting, boating, water skiing, and swimming at Yampa River State Park, Elkhead Reservoir, and Routt National Forest. Known as the “Elk Hunting Capital of the World,” Craig attracts big-game hunters from all over world.

Energy production and agriculture have been a large part of Craig’s history and economy. Craig honors history at the Museum of Northwest Colorado, one of the nation’s best collections of cowboy and gunfighter memorabilia. Craig’s historic downtown area is teeming with shops, restaurants, and parks, where the community often gathers. Annual events such as Grande Olde West Days, Whittle the Wood Rendezvous, and the Moffat County Fair celebrate the area’s past while bringing the community together as well.