Boat Ramps NearbyPonderosa
Ponderosa, a public boat ramp, is located in Gunnison. The next public ramp is Dillon Pinnacles in Gunnison, about 4.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gunnison, CO |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Ponderosa
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- Back in only until the stern floats, and set the parking brake before anyone gets out.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Ponderosa, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Ponderosa: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Ponderosa
Where is Ponderosa?
Ponderosa is in Gunnison, Colorado. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Ponderosa itself.
Is there a fee at Ponderosa?
Our data does not say whether Ponderosa charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Can I launch a kayak at Ponderosa?
Kayaks are usually fine at Ponderosa as long as trailers can still get through.
What other boat launches are near Ponderosa?
Dillon Pinnacles in Gunnison (4.3 miles), Sapinero Beach in Gunnison (4.5 miles) and Lake Fork in Gunnison (4.6 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Dillon Pinnacles Gunnison, 4.3 mi
- Sapinero Beach Gunnison, 4.5 mi
- Lake Fork Gunnison, 4.6 mi
- Bay of Chickens Gunnison, 7.2 mi