Boat Launch & Inspection StationsInspection station hours change seasonally. Check below for current availability.
Watercraft InspectionsColorado is a mandatory boat inspection state. All trailered and/or motorized watercraft are required before entering the water to be inspected by certified personnel if:
Blue Mesa ReservoirMotorized 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 Parks & Wildlife. In addition to the mandatory inspection prior to launch, boaters are strongly encouraged to get an exit inspection to verify the watercraft is cleaned, drained, and dried. Exit inspections from Blue Mesa Reservoir, which provide an unbroken seal and white receipt, greatly reduce the time for re-entrance on any Colorado waters. Watercraft that does not need inspection:
Watercraft that needs inspection:
Special Authorizations
Morrow Point and CrystalMotorized and hand-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 the designated boat ramps at Elk Creek, Lake Fork, or Iola. Be PreparedFollow these steps to streamline the watercraft inspection process at Curecanti.
Watercraft with a Colorado green seal, (an attached untampered wire from the boat to a welded part of the trailer) and white receipt from a negative water with no aquatic invasive species (AIS) should expect an expedited launch but must still come through inspection. Protect Recreational WatersThe National Parks Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife consider Aquatic Invasive Species, or Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS), mitigation a critical part of resource protection. Watercraft and equipment decontaminations are free of charge. Please help us prevent further spread of harmful species to our waters. Aquatic Invasive Species Management
Education and awareness, watercraft inspections, and water quality testing are all part of AIS management at Curecanti. Aquatic Invasive Species
Learn about the characteristics and threats of AIS present in Colorado waters. Boating
Each of the three reservoirs has its own character and different boating opportunities. Fishing
The Gunnison River and reservoirs provide excellent angling opportunities. Review possession limits and park regulations. Current Conditions
Check for alerts, road and facility closures, trail conditions, and reservoir levels. |
Last updated: September 4, 2024