Removal of dredge and barges to require temporary closing of John Martin Reservoir State Park boat ramp
Bill VogrinSoutheast Region Public Information Officer
719-466-3927 / [email protected]
March 22, 2024
West Boat Ramp to close for week as a dredge is removed from John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – A dredge and barges that spent the winter performing maintenance at John Martin Reservoir State Park will be removed from the water beginning April 1, requiring a disruption in the public use of boat ramps at the park.
The dredging company expects to need a full week to remove its equipment, which will require Colorado Parks and Wildlife to close the West Boat Ramp, likely until April 5 when all equipment is expected to be gone.
The West Boat Ramp will be closed to allow the company a safe zone to maneuver its large trucks and trailers and load its barges and dredge without risk to the public.
To accommodate park guests wishing to put boats on the water, CPW plans to reopen the East Boat Ramp on April 1.
In the event the dredge company completes its work sooner than expected, the West Boat Ramp will reopen to the public.
For updates, please contact the park at 719-829-1801.
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PHOTOS are Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Barges and a crane are shown in these Oct. 28, 2023, file photos as a reservoir maintenance and dredging project began at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's John Martin Reservoir State Park.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.