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Colorado River Boat Ramps

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

12 public launches · 11 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 confirmed free

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Before you launch in Utah

🧼 All boats must stop at mandatory inspection stations, and boats leaving Lake Powell may need decontamination.

Links go to official Utah agency pages.

Counties: Grand County

Ramps and launches

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Sandy Beach Boat Launch

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
8 mi from Moab

Managed by Bureau of Land Management

Notes: Rafts and other float craft.

Directions

Big Bend

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
6 mi from Moab

Managed by Sl&f

Notes: Rafts and other float craft.

Directions

Cisco Landing

Loma, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
32 mi from Moab

Directions

Cisco Wash

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
26 mi from Moab

Managed by Bureau of Land Management

Notes: Rafts and other float craft.

Directions

Dewey Bridge Boat Ramp

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
21 mi from Moab

Managed by Sl&f · 435-259-2100

Directions: From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Turn right and travel 29 miles along the river road. The group sites are to your right as you enter the Dewey Bridge campground.

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Gold Bar

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
5 mi from Moab

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 435-259-2100

Directions: From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.

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Hittle Bottom

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
18 mi from Moab

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · (435)259-2100

Directions: From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 23 miles on highway 128 to the entrance to Hittle Bottom campground. The group site is located on the north end of the campground, just past the main entrance.

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Ida Gulch (Rocky Rapid)

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
11 mi from Moab

Managed by Sl&f · 435-259-2100

Directions: Located on Utah Highway 128 about 17 miles from U.S. Highway 191. The boat ramp is on the river side of the highway.

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Potash Boat Ramp

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
8 mi from Moab

Managed by Private

Notes: Rafts and other float craft.

Directions

Take Out Beach

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town
7 mi from Moab

Managed by Sl&f · 435-259-2100

Directions: Located on Utah Highway 128 about 12 miles from U.S. Highway 191. The boat ramp is on the river side of the highway.

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Moab bridge

Moab, Grand County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)

Managed by Sl&f

Notes: Rafts and other float craft.

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Westwater Boat Launch

Loma, Grand County

Nearest town
21 mi from Fruita

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · 435-259-2100

Directions: Westwater Ranger Station (the put-in): From Interstate 70, take exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station. Alternate Route: From I-70, take exit 221. Turn north at the stop sign. Turn right onto the road paralleling I-70. Turn left shortly after passing over Westwater Creek. Follow this road for 4.5 miles to the Ranger Station. Do not attempt this route

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