Community Boat Ramp boat launch
Community Boat Ramp
The width of the Community Boat Ramp is not provided in the available information. However, photographs of the ramp suggest that it is a single-lane ramp with a parking area adjacent to the ramp.
Dillon Reservoir is a popular destination for a variety of watercraft, including motorized boats, sailboats, kayaks, and paddleboards. The reservoir is managed by Denver Water, which requires all boats launching on the reservoir to have a valid Colorado state park pass and a boating permit from Denver Water. Additionally, all boats must be inspected for invasive species prior to launching.
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 Community Boat Ramp -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Below Gypsum | 592 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Near Dotsero | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs | 2,770 cfs | → |
| Roaring Fork River Near Emma | 516 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Edwards | 70 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
- Colorado River Segment 7
- Deep Creek Segment 3
- Deep Creek Segment 2b
- Deep Creek Diversion Ditch To Blm/Private Land Boundary
- 1/4 Mile Below Headwaters To Deep Creek Diversion Ditch
- Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon
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 Community Boat Ramp as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Community Boat Ramp
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 Community Boat Ramp.