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The FM 2031 boat ramp provides free public access to the lower Colorado River near Matagorda. Located downstream on the right bank (just south of the River Bend Restaurant), this county facility offers parking and is easily accessible from FM 2031 heading south over the bridge. The ramp features a covered boat lift with decking, providing a well-maintained launch point for kayaks, canoes, and larger boats.
This section of the Colorado River is a major waterway—a Strahler Order 8 stream—with an average flow of 2,240 cubic feet per second. Given its proximity to Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico (less than 10 miles downstream), paddlers should expect tidal influences and brackish water conditions. The river's relatively gentle average gradient of 3.2 feet per mile makes this an accessible area for paddlers of varying skill levels. Nearby, the Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge and Matagorda Bay Nature Park offer additional exploration opportunities for those interested in coastal marsh ecosystems and wildlife viewing.