Recreation area

South Canyon River Access

Bureau of Land Management · Silt · Colorado — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The South Canyon Recreation Site is a river access and boat launch area for the Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO. No camping is allowed at this site. Ample parking is provided, along with a restroom and a concrete boat ramp. Park in the upper parking area and not outside the restroom. This site is closed annually from November 15 - May 15. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Getting there

Take the South Canyon exit 111 off of I-70 and turn south. At first bend in the road, turn west (right).

Contact
970-876-9000

Activities

  • BOATING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.