Colorado Boating

Plenty of fun places to go boating in Colorado. Whether it's a family outing or just the guys going fishing or skiing, boating is fun for all. And there is boating in all corners of Colorado. Whether you live in the northwest, northeast, southwest or southeast part of the state, chances there are plenty of opportunities to go boating nearby.

This website focuses on all aspects of boating including new and used boats for sale, boat rentals, insurance, financing, repairs, accessories, storage and more.

For convenience, resources are listed first by area of the Colorado, then by proximity to cities, waterways, parks, campgrounds and other relative attractions in CO. Cities listed in this section include Boulder, Breckenridge, Grand Junction, Kremmling, Leadville, Brighton, Denver, Hudson, Littleton, Sterling, Cortez, Durango, Montrose, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Colorado City, Colorado Springs, La Junta, Pueblo and Salida.

Resources are also identified nearby campgrounds including Pearl Lake State Park, Steamboat Lake State Park, Yampa River State Park, Barr Lake State Park, Cherry Creek State Park, Jackson Lake State Park, James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park, Mancos State Park, Sweitzer Lake State Park, John Martin Reservoir State Park, Lathrop State Park and Lake Pueblo State Park.

Rivers & Lakes For Boating in CO

Colorado lakes with boating opportunities are listed within quadrants of Colorado include Carter Lake, Grand Lake, Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Williams Fork Reservoir, Bonny Reservoir, Chatfield Reservoir, Horsetooth Lake, Jackson Lake, Riverside Reservoir, Antero Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Navajo Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Adobe Creek Reservoir, Horse Creek Reservoir, John Martin Reservoir, Lake Meredith and Neenoshe Reservoir. Many of these lakes offer multiple boat launching facilities at various locations around the lake.

Colorado also affords some boating or canoeing on rivers like Colorado River, Yampa River, Arikaree River, Platt River, Rio Grande, San Miguel River, Arkansas River and Purgatoire River.

Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall, Colorado has it all when it comes to romantic getaways. Camping in the Rocky Mountains is the perfect affordable romantic getaway. Get closer to nature and eachother, while exploring rocky peaks and grassy valleys. The vistas are unmatched in Rocky Mountain National Park and in other places like James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park and Cheyenne Mountain State Park as well. So pack your tent and your camera and head out for a romantic getaway in CO.

Northwest CO Boating
Northeast CO Boating
Southwest CO Boating
Southeast CO Boating

CO Boating Equipment & Gear

Throughout Colorado you can find boat dealers, sporting good stores, bait and tackle stores, RV centers and discount stores offering a wide variety of boating equipment, accessories and supplies.

Go Boating in Colorado

Gather up the family along with some snacks and refreshing beverages and go enjoy the thrill of fresh air in your face and the sun on your back. When boating you can see parts of Colorado only accessible by boat. Often you'll see birds and wildlife not normally seen in city areas.

Colorado is a boating paradise, enjoy it every chance you get. There are plenty of options for boating nearby Durango and other Colorado cities.

For further information about boating in Colorado, contact the Colorado State Parks-Registration Unit - Boating Licenses located at 13787 S Highway 85, Littleton, CO 80125. The phone number is 303 791-1920.