City: Maybell, CO
County: Moffat County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.47660618, -107.96593772
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Whitewater Runs on Yampa River
12 runs (10 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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I-II(III)
This location is on this run
03. Little Yampa Canyon
51.1 mi
II
Downstream from here (5.0 mi to put-in)
Maybell Bridge to Sunbeam
17.0 mi
II
Downstream from here (16.6 mi to put-in)
Sunbeam to East Cross Mountain
12.0 mi
IV(V)
Downstream from here (24.7 mi to put-in)
04. Cross Mountain Gorge - 85 Rd to Deer Lodge Park Rd
4.6 mi
59 ft/mi
II-III(IV)
Downstream from here (38.5 mi to put-in)
05. Deerlodge Park to Echo Park
46.0 mi
12 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (24.1 mi from take-out)
Loudy Simpson to South Beach
5.2 mi
II
Upstream from here (28.2 mi from take-out)
Pebble Beach to Loudy Simpson
3.1 mi
II
Upstream from here (31.3 mi from take-out)
Dorsey to Pebble Beach
9.7 mi
II
Upstream from here (39.2 mi from take-out)
Yampa River State Park to Dorsey
7.5 mi
II
Upstream from here (45.6 mi from take-out)
Pump Station to Yampa River State Park
12.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Yampa River State Park boat ramp provides easy access to paddle or boat the scenic Yampa River near Maybell, Colorado. This major river system has a total length of 242 miles and drains an area of nearly 8,000 square miles, with an average flow of over 2,300 cubic feet per second. The river gradient averages 11 feet per mile, making it a popular destination for kayakers, canoeists, and motor boaters.
The boat ramp at the state park is located approximately 3.5 miles from the Loudy Simpson Park access point. This improved boat launch area includes vault toilets, parking, picnic sites, and fire rings, allowing paddlers and boaters to comfortably stage their trips. Those continuing downstream will find additional public access points along the river, though much of the surrounding land is private property. Boaters accessing Deerlodge Park, part of Dinosaur National Monument, will need to obtain a permit before floating that section.
Whether you're planning a relaxing float or an adventurous multi-day journey, the Yampa River State Park boat ramp offers a convenient starting point to explore this beautiful and dynamic waterway in northwest Colorado.
The boat ramp at the state park is located approximately 3.5 miles from the Loudy Simpson Park access point. This improved boat launch area includes vault toilets, parking, picnic sites, and fire rings, allowing paddlers and boaters to comfortably stage their trips. Those continuing downstream will find additional public access points along the river, though much of the surrounding land is private property. Boaters accessing Deerlodge Park, part of Dinosaur National Monument, will need to obtain a permit before floating that section.
Whether you're planning a relaxing float or an adventurous multi-day journey, the Yampa River State Park boat ramp offers a convenient starting point to explore this beautiful and dynamic waterway in northwest Colorado.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Little Yampa Canyon
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