Sylvan Lake State Park
Sylvan Lake · Eagle, Eagle County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lake size
- 44 acres
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Eagle
Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Boat Ramps in Eagle County, Colorado
22 public launches · 6 confirmed free · 1 with restrooms
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Lakes and rivers in Eagle County
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Catamount Bridge Boat Launch
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Eagle, Eagle County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Eagle
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road for 27.1 Miles. The Catamount Campground and River Access will be on the left. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.
Two Bridges Boat Ramp
Colorado River · Eagle, Eagle County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Eagle
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-876-9000
Directions: From the Wolcott Exit on I-70, turn north onto Highway 131. Go 4 miles past State Bridge. Go through the town of Bond. You will see a boat ramp sign to turn left into Two Bridges.
Colorado River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Gypsum
Colorado River · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Gypsum
Cottonwood Island River Access
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Gypsum
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road for 5.9 miles to the Cottonwood Recreation Site, which is on the right.
Little Mattie Campground
Ruedi Reservoir · Aspen, Eagle County
- Lake size
- 1,031 acres
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Aspen
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (970) 927-0107
Directions: Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Lyons Gulch River Access
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Gypsum
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road. Lyons Gulch Recreation Site is 3.8 miles up on the right.
Pinball Access Boat Launch
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Gypsum
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Take I-70 to Dotsero exit 133 go through roundabout north on Colorado River Road. Continue on the Colorado River Road for twenty (20) miles. The Pinball Recreation Area will be on the right. The Pinball River Access is .6 miles down stream of the Pinball Recreation Site.
Ruedi Marina Boat Ramp
Ruedi Reservoir · Aspen, Eagle County
- Lake size
- 1,031 acres
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Aspen
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: From Basalt, take Fryingpan River Road east 15 miles.
Ruedi Marina Campground
Ruedi Reservoir · Aspen, Eagle County
- Lake size
- 1,031 acres
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Aspen
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 970-927-0107
Directions: Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Ruedi Reservoir Boat Ramp near Aspen
Ruedi Reservoir · Aspen, Eagle County
- Lake size
- 1,031 acres
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Aspen
Benchmark Lake Reservoir Boat Ramp near Avon
Benchmark Lake Reservoir · Avon, Eagle County
- Lake size
- 14 acres
Colorado River Boat Ramp near Eagle
Colorado River · Eagle, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Eagle
Colorado River Boat Ramp near Edwards
Colorado River · Edwards, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Edwards
Colorado River Boat Ramp near Gypsum
Colorado River · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Gypsum
Community Site
Eagle River · Gypsum, Eagle County
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Along Eagle River near Town of Gypsum. I-70 Exit 140 at Gypsum and turn south. Turn right on the frontage road (Old Highway 6) and go 2 miles past the roundabout. Continue straight past the Gypsum Recreation Site. Take a left to the Community Recreation Site.
Dotsero Landing
Gypsum, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Gypsum
Managed by Bureau of Land Management
Directions: Take I-70 exit 133 (Dotsero Exit). Follow US-6 (frontage road) to Cotton Lane and turn north.
Gore Creek Kayak & Canoe Launch near Vail
Gore Creek · Vail, Eagle County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Little Maud Campground
Ruedi Creek · Aspen, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Aspen
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 801-226-3564
Directions: Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance.
Mollie B_White River
Ruedi Creek · Aspen, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Aspen
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 970-927-0107
Directions: Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs Exit 116, Highway 82 to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road 15 miles to the Ruedi Complex Entrance. Take a right, then a left, and proceed to second campground.
State Bridge Recreation Site
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Edwards, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Edwards
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-724-3000
Directions: State Bridge is located on the Upper Colorado River along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway between Bond and Kremmling and 14 mile from Highway I-70 and the Wolcott exit. Easily accessible From I-70 at Wolcott (Exit #157), State Bridge is only a 40 minute drive from Vail and 1 hour from Steamboat Springs and Winter Park. FROM DENVER OR WEST COLORADO - Take I-70 to Exit #157 at Wolcott. Fo
Wolcott Campground
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Edwards, Eagle County
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Edwards
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 876-9000
Directions: Take the I-70 Exit 157 at Wolcott and turn north. Then turn left onto frontage road (Old Highway 6) at stop sign. Follow road 2 miles past bridge and the Wolcott Yacht Club. Turn off to the right at Wolcott Recreation Area and follow the road downhill to the campground.