C-470 Trail Lakewood boat launch
C-470 Trail Lakewood
The Bear Creek Lake Park boat ramp is located at 15600 W. Morrison Road in Lakewood and services Bear Creek Lake. According to the park website, the boat ramp is a "two-lane concrete ramp with a courtesy dock" and is open year-round. It also states that the lake allows motorized and non-motorized boating, including fishing boats, sailboats, and paddlecraft.
The Chatfield Reservoir boat ramp is located at 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road in Littleton and services Chatfield Reservoir. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website, the boat ramp is a "four-lane concrete ramp with a courtesy dock" and is open from March to November. The reservoir allows motorized and non-motorized boating, including fishing boats, sailboats, and personal watercraft.
Based on this information, it appears that the C-470 Trail Lakewood boat ramp is not a specific location in Colorado and that boaters can use either the Bear Creek Lake Park or Chatfield Reservoir boat ramps in the Lakewood area. Both ramps are wide concrete ramps with courtesy docks and allow a variety of watercraft, including motorized and non-motorized boats.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around C-470 Trail Lakewood -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Above Bear Creek Lake Near Morrison | 2 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Morrison | 22 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Mouth | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek At Golden | 107 cfs | → |
| South Platte River Below Union Ave | 32 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Englewood | 67 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
- Idledale To Morrison
- Golden Whitewater Park
- Tunnel 1 To Golden Whitewater Park
- Upper Clear Creek
- Foxton
- Wigman Club To Strontia Reservoir
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save C-470 Trail Lakewood as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About C-470 Trail Lakewood
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of C-470 Trail Lakewood.