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About Watercraft InspectionsMotorized and trailered watercraft launching in Blue Mesa Reservoir are required to be inspected for aquatic invasive species prior to launching, and if necessary, decontaminated in accordance with procedures set by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. In addition to the mandatory inspection prior to launch, boaters are encouraged to get an exit inspection to verify the watercraft has been cleaned, drained and dried. Boaters can stay out overnight on the reservoir, camp on beaches defined for overnight camping or camp at designated boat-in campgrounds. Motorized and trailered watercraft launching in Morrow Point and Crystal Reservoirs may be launched without an inspection if your watercraft is registered in Colorado, has not been out of state waters within the last 30 days, has not been in infested waters and does not contain aquatic invasive species. If your watercraft does not meet all above criteria as designated by state law, it must be inspected at one of the locations below.
Watercraft in this category will be issued a pink beach launch pass at the inspection station. The following types of watercraft may qualify: Hobie Cat sailboats, small to medium sailboats, watercraft categorized as hand-launched that have a gas powered/water cooled motor and other watercraft that do not meet the hand-launched criteria but cannot safely and reasonably launch from cement launch ramps. Watercraft are required to arrive at an inspection station before closing to get an exit inspection. MAP: Designated Launch Areas on Blue Mesa Reservoir » (pdf)
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Last updated: June 30, 2022