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Launch a kayak without getting soaked
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Colorado
We list 6 kayak launches in 6 towns across Colorado. These are places to carry a kayak, canoe or paddleboard to the water.
Eagle 1
- Two Bridges Boat Ramp · Colorado River
Glenwood Springs 1
- Two Rivers Park Boat Ramp · Colorado River
Loma 1
Palisade 1
- Palisade Rim Boat Ramp · Colorado River
Salida 1
- Trading Post River Access · Trading Post River
Vail 1
- Ted Kindel Park Boat Ramp · Gore Creek
Kayak & canoe launches by city in Colorado
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Colorado: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in Colorado?
We list 6 kayak launches in Colorado, in Eagle, Glenwood Springs, Loma, Palisade and Salida.
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Colorado?
Among others Colorado River, Trading Post River and Gore Creek.
Do kayaks need to be registered in Colorado?
Rules differ by state. Colorado may not register paddle craft, but state parks or wildlife areas can still require a launch permit or parking fee.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Colorado?
Every paddler in Colorado needs an approved life jacket on board, and kids have to wear theirs.
Are there free kayak launches in Colorado?
1 of the 6 are marked free in the map data, including Palisade Rim Boat Ramp.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Colorado