Access Site
CO
Lake Pueblo State Park - Northshore Marina
Arkansas River - Lake Pueblo • Arkansas River • Peck Creek
Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago
City: Pueblo West, CO
County: Pueblo County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.27114205, -104.76873035
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Arkansas River above Pueblo, CO
1.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (7 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I
Downstream from here (3.6 mi to put-in)
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
Downstream from here (10.1 mi to put-in)
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
Upstream from here (6.0 mi from take-out)
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
Upstream from here (22.5 mi from take-out)
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (30.2 mi from take-out)
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
Upstream from here (34.7 mi from take-out)
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (45.4 mi from take-out)
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III
60 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
77 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
86 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
92 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
98 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
102 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
107 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
112 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
III
624 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The North Shore Marina boat ramp at Lake Pueblo State Park provides convenient access to the Arkansas River arm of Pueblo Reservoir. This six-lane public boat launch is open year-round, allowing boaters, kayakers, and canoeists to explore the scenic reservoir and river.
The Arkansas River flows into the northeastern arm of Pueblo Reservoir, creating a large body of flat, calm water perfect for a variety of water sports and recreation. Motorized boating, sailing, water skiing, and fishing are all popular activities on the reservoir. Paddlers can also access the Arkansas River upstream and downstream of the reservoir, taking advantage of the river's gentle gradient and scenic views.
Nearby amenities at Lake Pueblo State Park include full-service marinas, campgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails. Boaters should be aware of seasonal closures and check current conditions before visiting. The North Shore Marina boat ramp offers a convenient and well-maintained access point to enjoy the diverse water recreation opportunities at this popular state park.
The Arkansas River flows into the northeastern arm of Pueblo Reservoir, creating a large body of flat, calm water perfect for a variety of water sports and recreation. Motorized boating, sailing, water skiing, and fishing are all popular activities on the reservoir. Paddlers can also access the Arkansas River upstream and downstream of the reservoir, taking advantage of the river's gentle gradient and scenic views.
Nearby amenities at Lake Pueblo State Park include full-service marinas, campgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails. Boaters should be aware of seasonal closures and check current conditions before visiting. The North Shore Marina boat ramp offers a convenient and well-maintained access point to enjoy the diverse water recreation opportunities at this popular state park.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Pueblo Reservoir
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