Norwood, Colorado · San Miguel County · Facility
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.
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.
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.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Upper Beaver Creek Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:
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