Specie Creek Boat Launch

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

San Miguel River Segment 1 (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access

7,128 ft
Elevation
Specie Creek is primarily a Boat launch and day-use area with parking spaces. This site marks the beginning of the Specie Creek to Beaver Creek run and the end of the Down Valley Park to Specie Creek run. This section has a number of blind corners adding a little zip to the whitewater. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

Specie Creek Recreation site can be accessed from Colorado Hwy 145 (Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway) and turning south onto M44 Rd.

38.03007, -108.11093 · 38°1'48.3"N 108°6'39.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404352586880838074625040
Low °F131622283545504942301912
Precip in1.41.51.81.61.80.82.52.62.52.21.61.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fee

Stay limit: Day Use

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Specie Creek Boat Launch

Can you reserve a site at Specie Creek Boat Launch?
No. Specie Creek Boat Launch is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Specie Creek Boat Launch?
Day Use

Camping near Specie Creek Boat Launch

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.