South Canyon River Access

About South Canyon River Access

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.

How to Get There

Take the South Canyon exit 111 off of I-70 and turn south. At first bend in the road, turn west (right).

Plan Your Visit to South Canyon River Access

Heading to South Canyon River Access? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)