Big Creek Lakes Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Big Creek Lakes in Colorado, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

2 public launches

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Before you launch in Colorado

🧼 Trailered or motorized boats last used out of state or on infested water must pass a state inspection before launching.

Links go to official Colorado agency pages.

Counties: Jackson County

Ramps and launches

Big Creek Lake Boat Access

Walden, Jackson County

Nearest town: 33 mi from Steamboat Springs

Managed by USDA Forest Service

Directions: Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. Primitive boat ramps are located in the east shore day use area (turn left at "T") or in the north shore day use area (turn right at "T", but then bear left at first fork).

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Big Creek Lakes Campground