Access Site
CO
Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area
Roaring Fork River • Cattle Creek • Glenwood Ditch
Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago
City: Glenwood Springs, CO
County: Garfield County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.47963669, -107.28659438
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II(III)
Take-out
Roaring Fork - Carbondale to Black Bridge
Current Conditions
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• - cfs
Roaring Fork River near Emma, CO
Whitewater Runs on Roaring Fork River
8 runsDifficulty 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
II+(III)
Put-in at this location
07. Black Bridge to Veltus Park (Cemetery)
6.5 mi
29 ft/mi
II(III)
Take-out at this location
Carbondale to Black Bridge
7.1 mi
III+
Upstream from here (6.2 mi from take-out)
05. Basalt to Carbondale
11.5 mi
III+(IV)
Upstream from here (19.1 mi from take-out)
Wingo to Confluence (Fisherman’s Park)
2.3 mi
III
Upstream from here (21.5 mi from take-out)
04. Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Rte. 82 Bridge
6.3 mi
59 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (28.1 mi from take-out)
03. Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge
4.0 mi
62 ft/mi
IV-V
Upstream from here (31.9 mi from take-out)
02. Slaughterhouse
4.5 mi
85 ft/mi
V+
Upstream from here (42.2 mi from take-out)
01. Weller Lake to Difficult CG
4.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area in Glenwood Springs, Colorado provides access to the Roaring Fork River, a major waterway in the region. This site features a concrete boat ramp, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small powerboats.
The Roaring Fork River is a substantial 8th-order stream, flowing for over 68 miles with an impressive elevation drop of nearly 7,000 feet. With an average flow of over 1,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of almost 100 feet per mile, paddlers can expect a lively and dynamic river experience. Anglers should note that a Colorado fishing license is required to float the river, even if not actively fishing.
The Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area is located just south of downtown Glenwood Springs, providing easy access to this premier Colorado waterway. Paddlers and boaters can explore the upper and lower sections of the river, with the confluence of the Crystal River marking the division between the two. This access point offers a practical and scenic starting point to experience the Roaring Fork River.
The Roaring Fork River is a substantial 8th-order stream, flowing for over 68 miles with an impressive elevation drop of nearly 7,000 feet. With an average flow of over 1,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of almost 100 feet per mile, paddlers can expect a lively and dynamic river experience. Anglers should note that a Colorado fishing license is required to float the river, even if not actively fishing.
The Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area is located just south of downtown Glenwood Springs, providing easy access to this premier Colorado waterway. Paddlers and boaters can explore the upper and lower sections of the river, with the confluence of the Crystal River marking the division between the two. This access point offers a practical and scenic starting point to experience the Roaring Fork River.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
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