4 public launches
🧼 Trailered or motorized boats last used out of state or on infested water must pass a state inspection before launching.
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Dove Creek, Montrose County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (970) 240-5300
Directions: At Bedrock, at the junction of CO 90 & CR Y9 (just west of the Dolores River bridge at the eastern edge of Bedrock), turn south on CR Y9. Go 1 mile on the dirt road to the site. Bedrock is about 21 mi west of Naturita via CO 141/ CO 90, and about 40 mi west of Norwood via CO 145/ CO 141/ CO 90.
Moab, Montrose County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 1-435-587-2041
Directions: Best Route : Head south from Moab on US 191 for approximately 27 miles and turn left onto Highway 46 at La Sal Junction. Continue on Highway 46 for 32 miles into Paradox, Colorado. Turn left at 5.75 Road at the USFS sign. Continue to the T-intersection and left on U5 Road and follow the USFS signs to Buckeye Campground. It is about 13 miles on Forest Service Road 0371 from Paradox to Buckeye Campg
Olathe, Montrose County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-240-5300
Directions: From Naturita, go about 2 miles east on CO 141 to CR 90 on the left (north). Go north 1.1 miles on CR 90 toward the power plant. At the “Y” near the power plant, keep right on CR 90 toward Montrose. Go another 6.8 miles to the bridge over the San Miguel River (unsigned). Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn hard right onto the unsigned road that parallels the river. Cottonwood campground is
Olathe, Montrose County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-240-5300
Directions: Ledges Rockhouse Campground is located off Montrose County road BB36. BB36 road can be accessed off Hwy 90 near Nucla, CO. From Naturita, go about 2 miles east on CO 141 to CR 90 on the left (north). Go north 1.1 miles on CR 90 toward the power plant. At the "Y" near the power plant, keep right on CR 90 toward Montrose. Go another 6.8 miles to the bridge over the San Miguel River (unsigned).