Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

San Miguel River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan) · Open Access

6,670 ft
Elevation
The San Miguel river offers the whitewater boater a variety of runs, all within the class II+ to III range. Upper Beaver Creek site is a day use site for boat launching. The site includes a restroom, cabanas, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site is located along Colorado Hwy 145 which is also known as the Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway. Beaver Creek, (turn off easy to miss) turn left off of Hwy 145 approximately 9.5 miles after Specie Creek. If you cross Norwood Bridge turn around - it's behind you.

38.10799, -108.18705 · 38°6'28.8"N 108°11'13.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F384151586778838073624938
Low °F101724293547525144322112
Precip in1.20.61.11.11.50.71.62.51.91.81.21.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 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 Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site

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

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

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