Best Places to Kayak Near Hooper, CO

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Hooper, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

30 nearby23 Lakes6 Creeks1 Reservoir
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San Luis State Park

Colorado · 8.4 mi

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Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 29.4 mi

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Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 29.5 mi

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Rio Grande River State Wildlife Area (Del Norte Fishing Easements)

Colorado · 32.3 mi

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Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 34.8 mi

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Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 35.3 mi

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DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 40.6 mi

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Trujillo Meadows State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 41.4 mi

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Deer Park Fishing Access

Colorado · 42.9 mi

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Beaver Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 43.8 mi

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Coller State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 44.8 mi

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Trading Post Changing Area

Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Trading Post

Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Trading Post

Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Trading Post

Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Colorado · 45.3 mi

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Colorado · 45.3 mi

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body of water near mountain under blue sky during daytime

Coller State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 46.1 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Vallie Bridge

Colorado · 46.5 mi

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Lone Pine wesr river access

Colorado · 47.1 mi

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Coller State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 47.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Hooper, CO?

Top picks near Hooper include Deer Park Fishing Access, San Luis State Park, Coller State Wildlife Area. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, creeks, reservoirs.

What types of paddling can I do near Hooper?

Near Hooper you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Hooper?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Hooper are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.