Cottonwood Island River Access, a public boat ramp on Colorado River, is located in Gypsum. From Boulder it's roughly 96 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Lyons Gulch River Access in Gypsum, about 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gypsum, CO |
| Water | Colorado River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Colorado access sites: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Cottonwood Island River Access is in Gypsum, Colorado. There is no street address for Cottonwood Island River Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Colorado River.
We have no fee details for Cottonwood Island River Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Cottonwood Island River Access clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Two Rivers Park Boat Ramp in Glenwood Springs, about 19 miles away.
Lyons Gulch River Access in Gypsum (1.7 miles) and Grizzly Creek Launch in Glenwood Springs (15 miles).
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