Directions: From Placerville (Jct. CO 145 & CO 62), go west on CO 145 1.8 miles. Entrance is on the left (south). From Norwood, go east on CO 145 about 16.5 miles. Entrance is on the right (south).

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Gypsum Valley Boat Ramp

Upper Colorado River Recreation Area · Dove Creek, San Miguel County

Surface: Unpaved
Nearest town: 47 mi from Moab

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-882-7296

Directions: From Dove Creek, CO, take Highway 149 west about 1.5 miles to Highway 141. Turn north to follow 141 for approximately 34 miles to County Road 20R. Turn west on 20R and travel approximately 11 miles to a 'Y' in the road. Stay right and continue for another 2 miles. This small campground and boat launch will be on your left.

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Specie Creek Boat Launch

Mountain Village, San Miguel County

Fee: Free
Nearest town: 33 mi from Montrose

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-240-5300

Directions: Specie Creek Recreation site can be accessed from Colorado Hwy 145 (Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway) and turning south onto M44 Rd.

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Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site

Mountain Village, San Miguel County

Fee: Free
Nearest town: 31 mi from Montrose

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-240-5300

Directions: Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site is located along Colorado Hwy 145 which is also known as the Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. Beaver Creek, (turn off easy to miss) turn left off of Hwy 145 approximately 9.5 miles after Specie Creek. If you cross Norwood Bridge turn around - it's behind you.

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Lower Beaver Rec. Site

Mountain Village, San Miguel County

Nearest town: 31 mi from Montrose

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 970-240-5300

Directions: Lower Beaver Campground can be accessed off Colorado Hwy 145 which is also called the Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. From Norwood, go east on CO145 about 5.5 miles. Entrance is on the right (south).

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