South Canyon River Access

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River Valley Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

5,661 ft
Elevation
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).

39.56517, -107.41627 · 39°33'54.6"N 107°24'58.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.91.61.42.02.00.81.21.22.32.41.41.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 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 South Canyon River Access

Can you reserve a site at South Canyon River Access?
No. South Canyon River Access is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near South Canyon River Access

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

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