Upper Colorado River Recreation Area

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Overview

The Upper Colorado River Recreation Area spans a unique and beautiful landscape, known for its diverse water features, abundant wildlife, and cultural landscapes along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. There are many notable segments of the Upper Colorado River Area, but the popular Pumphouse Recreation Area offers camping opportunities. This area combines calm boating waters through heritage ranchlands with more challenging rapids in the intervening canyons.

Please be aware of dangerous rapids and practice water safety.

Know Before You Go

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Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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BOATING
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CAMPING
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FISHING
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HIKING
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WATER SPORTS
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Geographic Coordinates

39.9844, -106.5084

Directions

The Upper Colorado River has access points at various locations along US-40 between Hot Sulphur Springs and Dotsero.

Stay Limit

14 Days