🌊 Blue Mesa Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by National Park Service
CO's largest body of water
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🌊 Bonny Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Eastern plains fishing
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🌊 Boyd Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Northern Front Range
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🌊 Chatfield Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Denver metro lake
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🌊 Cherry Creek Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
East Denver metro
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🌊 Connected lakes Boat
Concrete
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Connected Lakes State Park. Fee collected
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Concrete
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Permit required for both downstream and upstream travel.
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🌊 Dillon Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Denver Water
Summit County, trout fishing
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🌊 Eleven Mile Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Gold Medal trout water
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🌊 Gross Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Denver Water
Hand-launch only, scenic
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🌊 Horsetooth Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by County
Front Range recreation
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🌊 Jackson Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
NE CO warm water fishing
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🌊 Lake Granby
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RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Shadow Mountain area
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🌊 Lake Pueblo
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Southern CO walleye and bass
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🌊 McPhee Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
SW CO, kokanee and trout
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🌊 Navajo Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Southern CO/NM border
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🌊 Ridgway Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Western Slope rainbow trout
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🌊 Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Trophy pike and trout
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🌊 Stagecoach Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Yampa Valley pike
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🌊 Vallecito Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Durango area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Colorado
How many public boat ramps are in Colorado? ▼
RampFinder lists 337 public boat ramps in Colorado, including 317 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Colorado? ▼
Yes! 317 of our 337 listed ramps in Colorado are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Colorado? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Navajo Reservoir, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Vallecito Reservoir, Gross Reservoir. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Colorado? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.