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2021 Colorado Statewide Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination Stations
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

2021 Statewide Watercraft Inspection
& Decontamination Stations Information

Instructions

  • Watercraft inspection and decontamination stations are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Stations listed are issuing and accepting green seals from other state-authorized inspection locations.
  • Seals will be issued upon the completion of inspections or decontaminations upon exiting reservoirs, CPW offices and private service providers. A green seal expedites the inspection process greatly, but boaters with seals still have to stop at the inspection station and have the seal verified by an inspector prior to launching.
  • Remember to request your green seal when leaving your favorite lake or reservoir to ensure a quicker launch next time you boat! Clean, Drained and Dry boats go through inspection and get on the water much faster!
  • Watercraft with ballast, or Inboard and Inboard/Outboard engines, must have a green seal in between launches or a decontamination may take place prior to launching.

Guidance for Boaters to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Follow the recommendations from the CDC and CDPHE to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

  • Visit lakes or reservoirs in your local area and do not travel to go boating.
  • Maintain a social distance of six feet minimum when interacting with CPW staff or other people.
  • Keep six feet between you and the vehicle in front of you in line.
  • Wait for the inspector to wave you forward to the inspection station.
  • Remain in your vehicle, set the parking brake, and turn the vehicle off.
  • If you have a green seal receipt, please keep your window closed and show it to the inspector though the window glass.
  • Follow the inspector’s instructions if they need you to get out of the vehicle and assist with the inspection. Always maintain six feet minimum between you and staff or any other people.
  • Avoid groups larger than 10 individuals or gathering with anyone that doesn’t reside in your household.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, or use your inner elbow or sleeve.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Stay home if you are sick and keep your family home if they are sick.
  • Clean surfaces in your boat, on your trailer, and personal items using regular household products.
  • Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

List of Inspection & Decontamination Stations

Antero Reservoir (Park County)

Open/Close Date: May 1st – October 31st

Hours of Operation:

South Ramp

  • May 1 – September 30: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, daily
  • October 1 – October 31: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, daily

North Ramp

  • May 25 – September 5: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, Thursday - Sunday (Closed for the season)

Contact Information:

https://www.denverwater.org/recreation/antero-resevoir

Arvada Blunn Reservoir (Jefferson County)

Open/Close Date: April 1st - October 31st

Hours of Operation:

April 1 – October 31: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Restrictions:

  • Small fishing boats with electric motors are only allowed. No swimming, wading, tubing, belly boating, wind surfing, and scuba diving allowed.
  • Basically no body contact with the water.
  • Boats cannot be left overnight at the facility.

Contact Information:

Visit www.arvada.org/parks-and-recreation for current information.

Known Aquatic Nuisance Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Aurora Reservoir (Arapahoe County)

Open/Close Date: March 15 – November 15, depending on ice conditions.

Hours of Operation: 6:15 am – 8:00 pm

Restrictions: 

  • All watercraft are required to be off the water ½ hour after sunset.
  • Restricted to electric motors only.
  • The use of gas motors is prohibited.

Special Considerations: 

  • Boat operators at this reservoir will pay a one-time fee of $10 to obtain a Watercraft Access Pass for every vehicle towing or otherwise transporting any boat or watercraft to the reservoirs.
  • Watercraft Access Pass is valid at both Aurora & Quincy Reservoirs.
  • All portable gas tanks must be removed prior to launch.

Contact Information: Please call (303) 326-8425 or visit www.auroragov.org for current information.

Known Aquatic Nuisance Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Barr Lake State Park (Adams County)

Open/Close Date: Closed to motorized boating. Open to hand launched watercraft until 10/31.

Hours of Operations: 

April

  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
  • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday – Sunday

May 1st – September 2nd

  • 7:00 am – 3:00 pm,  Monday – Thursday
  • 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday – Sunday

September 3rd – October

  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
  • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday - Sunday

Contact Information:

Bear Creek Lake (Jefferson County)

Open/Close Date: March 15th – November 15th 

Hours of Operation:
                                  March, April and October: 7:00am – 6:00pm

May – September: 6:00am – 8:00pm

November: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Restrictions: Closed to trailered watercraft November 15th – March 15th annually.

Special Considerations: 

  • The inspection station is located at the Whitetail parking lot on the road to the Bear Creek boat ramp.
  • Launching is prohibited 2 hours prior to close.

Contact Information: Bear Creek Lake Park (303) 697-6159

Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison County)

Open/Close Date: Ice Off

Hours of Operation: 

Ice off – Memorial Day

  • 7:00 am – 4:30 pm

Memorial Day – Labor Day

  • 5:30 am – 9:00 pm

Restrictions: None

Special Considerations: None

Blue Mesa Contact Information: 

  • Call-In Inspection request (970) 209-2335.
  • For more information, please contact (970) 641-2337, x205 or visit http://www.nps.gov/cure/.

Boulder Reservoir (Boulder County)

Open/Close Date: Year Round

Hours of Operation:

                                    January –February – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

March – 9:00am – 5:00 pm

April: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

May: 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Labor Day: 5:30 am – 9:00 pm

September After Labor Day: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Restrictions: 

  • All boaters must have a current City of Boulder Reservoir Permit to enter.
  • This is a city owned and operated water body with special restrictions imposed by the operating agency.
  • Please contact Boulder Reservoir directly before arriving.

Special Considerations: 

  • No boating day use passes will be issued.
  • Small watercraft permits available, canoe, kayaks, belly boats. Shoreline fishing permitted.

Contact Information: Call (303) 441-3461 for or visit www.boulderrez.org.

Boyd Lake State Park (Larimer County)

Open/Close Date: March - November

Hours of Operation: 

  • March: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • April: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • May – Labor Day: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Labor Day – October: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • October: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • November: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, ice dependent

Contact Information:

Carter Reservoir (Larimer County)

Open/Close Date: April 1st – November 30th

Hours of Operation:

  • North Pines Ramp: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM every day of the week
  • South Shore Ramp: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday-Sunday (Closed for season)
  • North Ramp: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursdays-Sundays (Closed for season)

Special Considerations: 

  • Check in advance with Larimer County for open ramps.
  • Ramps will be closed to nighttime use.
  • Watercraft inspection locations are operated by Larimer County.

Contact Information: (970) 498-5600 or visit https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-reservoir

Chatfield Reservoir State Park (Jefferson and Douglas Counties)

Open/Close Date: March 19th – November 30st

Hours of Operation:

March 1 - April 30:

  • 6:00 am – 8:00 pm; 7 days a week (North Ramp Only)

April 1 – April 30:

  • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm (North & South Ramps)

May 1 - September 30:

  • 6:00 am – 10:00 pm (North and South Ramps)

October 1 - November 30 (as ice conditions permit):

  • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm (North Ramp Only)

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil, New Zealand Mudsnail

Cherry Creek Reservoir State Park (Arapaho County)

Open/Close Date: March 19th – November 30th

Hours of Operation:

Pre-Inspection launching allowed outside inspection hours.

March

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm East Ramp only
  • West Ramp Closed

April

  • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm East/West Ramps
  • West Ramp: Closed Wednesday/Thursday

May-Sept

  • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm East/West Ramps
  • West Ramp: Closed Wednesday/Thursday

October

  • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm East/West Ramps
  • West Ramp: Closed Wednesday/Thursday

November

  • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm East Ramp only
  • West Ramp Closed

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Hybrid Eurasian Watermilfoil

Clear Creek Reservoir (Chaffee County)

Closed for Season

Open/Close Date: May 1 - September 27

Hours of Operation: May 1 - May 18: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday - Monday

                                   May 19 - May 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Thursday - Monday

                                   June 1 - August 15: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 7 Days a Week

                                   August 16 - September 27: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday - Monday

Restrictions: 

  • All ramps will be closed when inspections are not in place during the week and at night.
  • Overnight beaching of boats is prohibited. Ramp closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Contact Information: 

  • Call (719) 530-5520
  • or contact San Isabel National Forest at (719) 539-3591 or visit their website at www.fs.usda.gov/psicc

Crawford Reservoir State Park (Delta County)

Open/Close Date: May 15 – September 15

Hours of Operation: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Information:

Dillon Reservoir (Summit County)

Open/Close Date: Memorial Day – September (dates may vary)

Hours of Operation: 

Frisco Bay Marina and Dillon Marina

  • Memorial day – June 22: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • June 22 – September: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Restrictions: Ramps will be closed to all nighttime use at 5:30 pm.

Special Considerations: Overnight beaching or mooring is only allowed at the marina for a fee.

Contact Information:

  • Dillon Marina: (970) 468-5100
  • Frisco Bay Marina: (970) 668-4334

Eleven Mile Reservoir State Park (Park County)

Open/Close Date: April 15th - October 31st

Hours of Operation: 

  • North Shore Ramp: ½ hr before sunrise ½ hr after sunset

Restrictions: Ramps will be closed to all nighttime use ½ hour after sunset.

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil, New Zealand Mudsnail.

Elkhead Reservoir State Park (Routt County)

Open/Close Date: May 8 – September 30th

Hours of Operation:

  • May: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • June - July: 6:00 am – 9:30 pm
  • August: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • September: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Contact Information:

Special Considerations: Northeast access hand launch only.

Lake Estes (Larimer County)

Open/Close Date: May 1

Hours of Operation: 

    Lake Estes Marina: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Daily

Special considerations: Launching is not permitted when inspectors are not present.

Contact Information:

Granby Reservoir (Grand County)

Open/Close Date: April 16th (Pending Ice Off) - November 30th

Hours of Operation:

Stillwater Ramp

  • April 16 – September 6: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
  • September 7 – November 30: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm daily

Sunset Ramp

  • May 14 – September 6: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
  • September 7 – October 10: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm daily

Restrictions: Launching is prohibited when inspectors are not present

Contact Information: Https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recreation 

Grand Lake (Grand County)

Open/Close Date: May 14th - November 14th

Hours of Operation:

Grand Lake Public Ramp

  • May 14 – September 6: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
  • September 7 – November 14: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm daily

Restrictions: Ramp is closed to launching and exiting when inspectors are not present.

Contact Information: 303-291-7295

Green Mountain Reservoir (Summit County)

Open/Close Date: May 15 (pending ice off and water levels) – September 30

Hours of Operation: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm daily

Restrictions: Ramp is closed to launching when inspectors are not present.

Special Considerations: Overnight beaching is allowed for campers staying onsite overnight

Contact Information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=40923&actid=78

Harvey Gap Reservoir State Park (Garfield County)

Open/Close Date: April 1 – September 30 (Closed for the season)

Hours of Operation: 

  • April: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • May 1 – May 21: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • May 22 – September 5: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • September 6 – September 30: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Contact Information:

Highline Reservoir State Park (Mesa County)

Open/Close Date: March 1st – September 30th

Hours of Operation:

  • March 1 – April 2: 8:00 am – 4:00pm daily
  • April 3 – May 28: 7:00  am – 8:00 pm
  • May 29 – August 8: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • August 9 – September 30: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Contact Information:

Horsetooth Reservoir (Larimer County)

Open/Close Date: April 1st – November 29th 

Hours of Operation:

  • Inlet Bay Ramp: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - (Closed for season)
  • South Bay Ramp: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Satanka Ramp: (Closed for season).  

Special Considerations:

  • Check in advance with Larimer County for open ramps.
  • Ramps will be closed to nighttime launching.
  • Watercraft inspection locations are operated by Larimer County.

Contact Information: (970) 498-5600 or visit https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-reservoir

Jackson Lake State Park (Morgan County)

Open/Close Date: April 1st – October 31st 

Closed for season due to low water.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm                    

Pre-inspections are available.

Contact Information:

John Martin Reservoir State Park (Bent County)

Open/Close Date: March 15 – October 31

Hours of Operation:

  • 7:00 am – 6:30 pm; Weekdays
  • 7:00 am – 6:30 pm; Weekends

Pre-inspections are available.

Contact Information:

Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area (Logan County)

Open/Close Date: April 1 - September 30

Hours of Operation: ½ hour before sunrise – ½ hour after sunset

Contact Information:

Lathrop State Park (Huerfano County)

Open/Close Date: March 5 – November 30

Hours of Operation: 

  • March: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm; Friday – Sunday
  • April: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Friday – Sunday
  • May – September: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm; Daily
  • October – November: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm; Friday - Sunday

Special considerations: Self-Serve station available outside inspection hours. Please have

appropriate seal and receipt to use self-serve.

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Mancos State Park (Montezuma County)

Dates/Hours: May 1 - July; on-demand during park hours.

Special considerations:

  • Jackson Lake is wakeless
  • boat ramp is usually inaccessible by July.

Contact Information:

McPhee Reservoir (Montezuma County)

Open/Close Date: April 17th  - October 31st

Hours of Operation:
                                  MAIN RAMP

                                   April 17th - April 30th - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Main Ramp

                                   May 1 - September 20 - 6:00 am - 8:00 pm; Main Ramp

                                   September 21 - October 31 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Main Ramp

                                   HOUSE CREEK

                                   May 1 - September 27 - 6:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday - Monday

Restrictions: Launching is not permitted when inspectors are not present.

Special Considerations: These ramps will also service out-of-state boats coming from the SW.

Contact Information: (970) 882-2213

Navajo Reservoir State Park (Archuleta County)

Open/Close Date: March 1st – November 30th

Hours of Operation: 

  • March 1st – May 23rd: 8:00 am – 4:00pm
  • May 25th – September 8th: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday – Thursday
  • May 25th – September 8th: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm; Friday & Saturday
  • September 9th – September 30th: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • October 1st – November 30th: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • October 2nd – December 1st: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • December 1st – February 29th: by appointment

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Lake Nighthorse

Open/Close Date: April 3 – November 14th

Hours of Operation: April – 9:00am – 4:00pm; Saturday, Sunday Non-Motorized Only

                        May 1 - 14 – 9:00am – 4:00pm - Non-Motorized Only

                        May 15 – 31 – 8:00am – 4:00pm

                        June 1 – September 2 – 7:00am – 7:00pm
                                   August 23rd – October 31st – 8:00am – 6:00pm

November 1 - November 14th – 9:00am – 4:00pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday Only

Contact Information:

North Sterling Reservoir State Park (Logan County)

Open/Close Date: March 16th - October 31st

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 7 days a week at Elks Ramp

Pre-Inspection launching allowed outside inspection hours.

Contact Information:

Paonia Reservoir State Park (Gunnison County)

Open/Close Date: May 28 - August 15

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday - Sunday

                                   10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Monday - Thursday

Contact Information:

Pueblo Reservoir State Park (Pueblo County)

Hours of Operation: January 1 – February 16 – 5:00 am – 6:00 pm

                        February 17 – March 14 – 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

                        March 15 – March 31 – 6:00 am – 7:00 pm

                        April 1 – October 14 – 5:00 am – 12:00 am

                        October 15 – Spring 2021 – 5:00 am – 6:00 pm

Starting October 1st decontamination hours 8am-4pm

Contact Information

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Quincy Reservoir (Arapahoe County)

Open/Close Date: March 1 through October (depending on ice conditions)

Hours of Operation: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm

Restrictions: 

  • Restricted to electric motors only and only watercraft capable of being launched
  • by hand permitted.
  • Vehicles and trailers are not permitted in the water.
  • Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.

Special Considerations: Boat operators at this reservoir will pay a one-time fee of $10 to obtain a Watercraft Access Pass (valid at both Aurora and Quincy reservoirs).

Contact Information: (303) 690-1633 or www.auroragov.org for further information.

Rampart Reservoir (El Paso County)

Open/Close Date: TBD

Hours of Operation: TBD

Restrictions: The road across the dam is locked and closes at 5:00 pm. Please plan accordingly.

Special Considerations: The campground does not open until the end of May.

Contact Information: Pike National Forest (719) 553-1400

Ridgway Reservoir State Park (Ouray County)

Open/Close Date: March 18– October 31

Hours of Operation: 

  • March 18 – April 17: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • April 18 – May 21: 7:00 am – 5:00pm
  • May 22 – August 13: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • August 14 – September 7: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • September 8 – September 27: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • September 28 – October 31: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Information:

Rifle Gap Reservoir State Park (Garfield County)

Open/Close Date: April 1 – September 30 (Closed for the season)

Hours of Operation: 

  • April: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • May 1 – May 21: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • May 22 – September 7: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • September 8 – September 30: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Contact Information:

Ruedi Reservoir

Open/Close Date: May 1 – October 31

Hours of Operation:
May 1 - May 31: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
June 1 - June 30: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

July 1 - September 6: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

September 7 - October 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

 

Restrictions: Launching is not permitted when inspectors are not present.

Contact Information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=40609&actid=78

Shadow Mountain (Grand County)

Open/Close Date: May 14 - October 31

Hours of Operation:

Green Ridge Boat Ramp

  • May 14 – September 6: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
  • September 7 – October 31: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm daily

Restrictions: Hilltop Boat Ramp on Shadow Mountain Reservoir will remain closed to trailered & motorized watercraft per the order from the United States Forest Service (USFS).

Special Considerations: Launching is not permitted when inspectors are not present.

Contact Information: Https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recreation 

Spinney Mountain Reservoir State Park (Park County)

Open/Close Date: April 15 - October 31(closed on October 13th)

Closed to motorized watercraft on October 13th due to low water

Hours of Operation: ½ hr before sunrise ½ hr after sunset

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil, New Zealand Mudsnail

Stagecoach Reservoir State Park (Routt County)

Open/Close Date: May 1 - October 31

Hours of Operation: 

     Marina Ramp

  • May 1 – 22 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • May 23 - September 7 - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • September 8 – October 31 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Rusty Crayfish

Standley Lake (Jefferson County)

Open/Close Date: May 1st - September 30th.

Hours of Operation: May 1 - Sep 30: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

Restrictions: No motorized or trailered watercraft allowed.

Special Considerations: 

  • Hand launched watercraft are able to launch from sunrise - sunset after being inspected and decontaminated each time they enter the park.
  • Standley Lake does not accept seals from other locations. Please call ahead.

Contact Information:

Known ANS: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Steamboat Lake State Park (Routt County)

Open/Close Date:

  • May 1st – November 30th (weather dependent)
  • boat docks removed October 1st

Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact Information:

Sweitzer Lake State Park (Delta County)

Open/Close Date: May 1 - November 30th

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Information:

Taylor Park Reservoir (Gunnison County)

Open/Close Date: May 15 – October 17

Hours of Operation: 6:30 am – 7:30 pm

Restrictions: None

Special Considerations: None

Contact Information: Taylor Park Marina (970) 641-2922

Trinidad Reservoir State Park (Las Animas County)

Open/Close Date: April 1 – mid- October

Hours of Operation: 

  • April 1 – Memorial Day: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Memorial Day – Labor Day: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Labor Day – mid-October: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact Information:

Known ANS: New Zealand Mudsnail

Turquoise Lake (Lake County)

Open/Close Date: June 7th - October 3rd

Hours of Operation: May 28th - September 5th; 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Daily

                                   September 6th - October 3rd; 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Daily

Restrictions: Both ramps will be closed at night.

Special Considerations:

  • The Tabor Boat Ramp will again be closed to trailered watercraft all season.
  • Parking fee is $7.

Contact Information: (719) 486-0749

Twin Lake (Lake County)

Open/Close Date: May 7th - October 24th

Hours of Operation: May 7th - May 16th; 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Friday - Sunday

                                   May 21st - September 5th; 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Daily

                                   September 6th - September 30th; 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Daily

                                   October 1st - October 24th; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday - Sunday

Restrictions: None

Special Considerations: 

  • Red Rooster will again be physically closed to trailered watercraft all season, and both ramps will be closed at night.
  • Parking fee is $7.

Contact Information: (719) 486-0749

Vallecito Reservoir (La Plata County)

Open/Close Date: May 1 – October 31

Hours of Operation: 

  • May 1 – September 1: 6:00 am–8:00 pm
  • September 2 – October 31: 7:00 am–7:00 pm

Restrictions: None

Special Considerations: None

Contact Information: (970) 385-6577 or https://www.durango.org/press-room/fact-sheets/vallecito-lake/

Vega Reservoir State Park (Mesa County)

Open/Close Date: 

Hours of Operation: 

  • Closed to motorized watercraft due to low water level

Contact Information:

Williams Fork Reservoir (Grand County)

Open/Close Date: May 15th - September 12th

Hours of Operation: Closed as of 9/12/2021 due to low water.

  • May 15 - September 6: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
  • September 7 - 12: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm daily

Restrictions: None

Special Considerations: None

Contact Information: (970) 887-4100

Wolford Mountain Reservoir (Grand County)

Open/Close Date: May 15th – October 15th

Hours of Operation: 7:00 am-7:00 pm daily

Restrictions: Wolford will be charging a one-time $10 boating fee for all boats accessing the

water.

Special Considerations: 

  • All boats must be off the reservoir by 7:00pm unless they are staying in the campground or using slips at the marina.
  • The reservoir is open year round to hand launch watercraft.
  • Trailered boats can only access the reservoir during scheduled inspection times.
  • Overnight beaching or mooring is allowed.

Contact Information: (970) 725- 6200 Hot Sulfur Springs CPW Office

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office

Please call ahead to schedule an inspection and/or decontamination.

Denver Office

6060 Broadway, Denver, Co 80216

Phone: (303) 291-7295

Email: Invasive.Species@state.co.us

Private Service Providers

Select privately operated inspection and decontamination services (listed below in alphabetical order) are fee-based and prices may vary among providers.

Contact vendors for pricing and details.

Action Watersports

4404 E 60th Ave

Commerce City, CO 80022

Phone: (303) 390-1390

Call for Appointment

Beacon Landing Marina

1026 Co Rd 64

Grand Lake, CO 80447

Phone: (970) 627-3671

Colorado Boat Center

3850 Southeast Frontage Road, Loveland, CO 80534

Phone: (970) 663-6473

Call for Appointment

Great Lakes Marine

12294 Mead Way

Littleton, CO 80125

Phone: (303) 791-6100

Call for Appointment

Rocky Mountain Boat Company

290 S McCulloch Blvd Pueblo, CO 81007

Phone: (719) 547-3100

Call for Appointment

Sundance Marine

2490 Hwy 6 and 50

Grand Junction CO 81505

Ph: (970) 243-4333

Call for Appointment

Tommy’s Slalom Shop

12900 W 43rd Dr

Golden, CO 80403

Ph: (303) 455-3091

Call for Appointment

Wakeboard and Waterski Specialty

6851 Pecos St

Denver, CO 80221

Phone: (303) 430-0202

Call for Appointment

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For additional information please contact the CPW program office at 303-291-7295.

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