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Access Site UT

Dewey Bridge Recreation Site

Colorado River

Source: state_of_utah Updated 1 year ago

City: Dewey, UT
County: Grand County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.81117712, -109.30816064
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I-III Colorado - 16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
5 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 2000.00-15000.00 cfs
Colorado River near Cisco, UT
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
20 runs (5 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Dewey Bridge boat ramp provides access to a scenic 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Westwater Canyon and the "Moab Daily" section. This section is popular for flatwater paddling, with Class I-III whitewater rapids. The boat ramp is located within the Dewey Bridge Group Sites, a campground with three group sites that can accommodate up to 25 people each.

The campground offers basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, but does not have water, dump stations, or electric hookups. Larger vehicles and trailers can access the site, though parking is limited. With the Colorado River being a major river system, paddlers can expect moderately swift flows, averaging around 7.75 feet per second, and a total elevation drop of over 9,000 feet from source to mouth.

This access point is a convenient option for those looking to explore the upper Colorado River near Moab, Utah. The boat ramp allows easy put-in and take-out for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. Nearby recreation areas like the Fisher Towers National Recreation Trail and Hideout Canyon Camping Area provide additional opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.
Federal Facility Information
435-259-2100 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
The group sites at Dewey Bridge are located along the Colorado River and offer a wonderful retreat for adventurers looking to explore the area. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 45 minutes away and has...

Overview
The group sites at Dewey Bridge are located along the Colorado River and offer a wonderful retreat for adventurers looking to explore the area. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 45 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Recreation
Dewey Bridge group sites are close to excellent four-wheel drive routes, mountain biking trails and river rafting. River trips often use these sites as a starting or ending point for river trips on the Colorado and Dolores Rivers.
Facilities
The Dewey Bridge group areas have fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets and shade shelters. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. There is a boat ramp at the campground. Larger vehicles fit at this site, although trailer and RV parking is limited. Multiple trailers and RVs can be accommodated at the Lone Mesa Group Sites along SR 313.Natural Features
Dewey Bridge is close to stunning vistas, scenic river ways, and impressive geology. With superb dark skies, visitors can enjoy a night of stargazing. The group sites are on the banks of the Colorado River with an adjacent boat ramp.

Nearby Attractions
The group sites are beside the Colorado River and scenic State Route 128 leads from Dewey to the town of Moab and nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Charges & Cancellations
Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100. 
Changes
You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.

There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.
There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.  
There is a no change fee if you wish to change to another group site within the Dewey Bridge area.  
You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.   
For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.  

Cancellations
Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.     
You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.   
Late Cancellations 
A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).
Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.  
Early Departures
If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. 
You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night. 
No-Shows
A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date. 
No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee.  
Refunds
You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation.

Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.
Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay. 
In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile. 

Interagency Pass Discounts
Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.

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Amenities
parking
restrooms