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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Cañon City, CO
Cañon City has 3 public boat ramps and launches. Another 2 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Cañon City
- 9.9 mi Lone Pine River Access Westcliffe Boat ramp
- 14 mi Trading Post River Access Salida Boat rampKayak launch
Cañon City boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 3 |
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Water you can reach from here: Arkansas River, Texas Creek River.
Colorado rules to know
- No one under 18 may operate a motorboat or personal watercraft unless they are 14 to 17 and hold a CPW-approved boating safety course certificate.
- All motorboats and sailboats need a Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Stamp before launching, plus inspection where required.
State agency for public boat access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Where are the public boat ramps in Cañon City, CO?
We list 3 launches in Cañon City, including Centennial Park Boat Ramp, Ford's Landing River Access and Texas Creek River Access. Another 2 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Cañon City?
Trading Post River Access in Salida, about 14 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Cañon City?
The launches in Cañon City give access to Arkansas River and Texas Creek River.
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