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​​​​​Colorado boaters have a lot to choose from when it comes to finding a place to launch their boats. Colorado's boatable waters range from the 150-mile-long Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area to small mountain lakes and large reservoirs. Use our Boatable Waters Google map to find the launching spot for your next adventure, as well as a lot more pertinent information. 

Boat Safety 

Water sports are a great way to have fun in the sun, whether you take to the water in your power boat, sailboat, canoe or just jump in for a swim. The Colorado Boating Safety Program promotes safe vessel operation while enhancing boating experiences. For more information, visit the Boating Safety pages. For a list of upcoming boat safety classes, please view the Boat Safety class schedule.

Boatable Waters

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Colorado's Boatable Waters range from the 150-mile-long Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area to small mountain lakes and large reservoirs. Take a look at CPW's Google map showing Boatable Waters of Colorado.

Boat Inspections

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Mandatory -This boating season brings with it mandatory state-certified boat insp​​ections to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Colorado lakes and reservoirs. See the Statewide ​Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination Sites​.

Park Finder

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