Can you reserve a site at Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site?

No. Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,470 ft
Elevation

This is a primitive boat ramp and reservoir access road about 1/2 way along the Rio Grande Reservoir. There is a vault toilet here. Not recommended for large boats and long trailers. Motors are allowed on this large reservoir. Fish are stocked during summer months.

Getting there

From Creede CO, travel west on State Hiway 149 for 19 miles. Turn left and go west on Forest Service road 520. Stay on 520 for another 13 miles to the midpoint of the Reservoir. Turn left and go south on the access road to the water.

37.72523, -107.28695 · 37°43'30.8"N 107°17'13.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	37	43	50	60	71	76	73	68	58	44	34
Low °F	-4	-2	9	20	30	36	42	41	35	25	12	-3
Precip in	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	0.8	2.2	2.9	2.5	2.2	1.4	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site

Can you reserve a site at Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site?: No. Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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