Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Grand Junction, CO
We list 4 public boat ramps and launches in Grand Junction. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Grand Junction
- 5.2 mi Corn Lake Boat Ramp Clifton Boat ramp
- 11 mi River Bend Park Boat Ramp Palisade Boat rampFree
- 14 mi Palisade Rim Boat Ramp Palisade Boat rampFreeKayak launch
- 16 mi Loma Boat Launch Loma Boat ramp
What Grand Junction offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 4 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Colorado River, Blue Heron Lake, Butterfly Pond, Gunnison River.
All launches on Colorado 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.
For closures and rules check Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Where can you launch a boat in Grand Junction, CO?
We list 4 launches in Grand Junction, including Blue Heron Junior Service League Boat Ramp, Connected lakes Boat Ramp and Eagle Rim Park Boat Ramp. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Where can you launch for free in Grand Junction?
Eagle Rim Park Boat Ramp is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Grand Junction we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Grand Junction?
Palisade Rim Boat Ramp in Palisade, about 14 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Grand Junction?
The launches in Grand Junction give access to Colorado River, Blue Heron Lake, Butterfly Pond and Gunnison River.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Send us a tip and we'll add it.