Paddling in Colorado
Explore 218 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Colorado.
Best Paddling in Colorado
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Buena Vista Whitewater Park
Colorado
Fisherman's Bridge
Colorado
Creede State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~1 mi from Creede
Cowdrey Lake State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~1 mi from Cowdrey
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Colorado · ~2 mi from Delta
Jackson Lake State Park
Colorado · ~2 mi from Orchard
Deer Park Fishing Access
Colorado · ~2 mi from South Fork
Stalker Lake State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Wray
Lathrop State Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Walsenburg
Lake Henry State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Sugar City
Lathrop State Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Walsenburg
Bear Creek Lake City Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Morrison
Highline Lake State Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Loma
Highline Lake State Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Loma
Lathrop State Park
Colorado · ~3 mi from Walsenburg
Highline Lake State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Loma
Barr Lake State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Brighton
Highline Lake State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Loma
San Luis State Park
Colorado · ~5 mi from Mosca
Boyd Lake State Park
Colorado · ~5 mi from Loveland
Coller State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~5 mi from South Fork
Boyd Lake State Park
Colorado · ~5 mi from Loveland
Steamboat Lake State Park
Colorado · ~5 mi from Clark
Rio Grande River State Wildlife Area (Del Norte Fishing Easements)
Colorado · ~6 mi from Del Norte
Steamboat Lake State Park
Colorado · ~6 mi from Clark
Steamboat Lake State Park
Colorado · ~6 mi from Clark
Ridgway State Park
Colorado · ~6 mi from Ridgway
Turks Pond State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~7 mi from Two Buttes
Coller State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~7 mi from South Fork
Narraguinnep Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~1 mi from Lewis
Crawford State Park
Colorado · ~1 mi from Crawford
Crawford State Park
Colorado · ~2 mi from Crawford
Boedecker Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~2 mi from Loveland
Coller State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~8 mi from South Fork
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Colorado · ~8 mi from Hayden
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Colorado · ~8 mi from Hayden
Seymour Lake State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~8 mi from Coalmont
Southshore Marina
Colorado · ~9 mi from Pueblo
Lake Pueblo State Park
Colorado · ~9 mi from Pueblo
Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Berthoud
Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Berthoud
Holbrook Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Swink
Holbrook Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Swink
Brush Hollow State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Penrose
Totten Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Cortez
Lon Hagler State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Loveland
Lon Hagler State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~3 mi from Loveland
Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~9 mi from Walden
Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~9 mi from Walden
Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~10 mi from Walden
Echo Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~4 mi from Pagosa Springs
Lake Pueblo State Park - Northshore Marina
Colorado · ~10 mi from Pueblo
Mancos State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Mancos
Flagler Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~4 mi from Flagler
Lake John State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~10 mi from Cowdrey
Lake John State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~11 mi from Cowdrey
Chatfield State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Littleton
Stagecoach State Park
Colorado · ~4 mi from Oak Creek
Ramah Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~5 mi from Ramah
Skaguay Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Colorado · ~5 mi from Victor
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Colorado?
Colorado has 218 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Colorado?
Yes! Many of the 218 beginner-rated locations in Colorado offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Colorado?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Colorado are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.