Access Site
CO
John Martin Reservoir State Park
Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago
City: Hasty, CO
County: Bent County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.07734288, -102.94566304
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
I
116 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
116 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
132 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
148 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
156 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
160 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
171 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
186 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
203 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
212 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
218 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
222 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
226 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
230 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
235 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
III
499 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The John Martin Reservoir State Park in Hasty, Colorado provides access to the Arkansas River, a major waterway that flows for over 1,200 miles across the central United States. The park features two boat ramps, with the east ramp remaining open for public use despite the temporary closure of the west ramp.
Paddlers and small boat owners will find the east ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and other light watercraft. However, larger vessels with deeper hulls may have difficulty accessing the river from this location due to the ramp's limitations. The Arkansas River in this area has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, so boaters should exercise caution and be prepared for the river's size and swift current.
In addition to the boat ramps, the John Martin Reservoir State Park offers a range of amenities, including drinking water, restrooms, and a visitor center. Visitors can also explore the preserved section of the historic Santa Fe Trail nearby. Whether you're an experienced paddler or a casual boater, the John Martin Reservoir State Park provides a convenient access point to the scenic and dynamic Arkansas River.
Paddlers and small boat owners will find the east ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and other light watercraft. However, larger vessels with deeper hulls may have difficulty accessing the river from this location due to the ramp's limitations. The Arkansas River in this area has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, so boaters should exercise caution and be prepared for the river's size and swift current.
In addition to the boat ramps, the John Martin Reservoir State Park offers a range of amenities, including drinking water, restrooms, and a visitor center. Visitors can also explore the preserved section of the historic Santa Fe Trail nearby. Whether you're an experienced paddler or a casual boater, the John Martin Reservoir State Park provides a convenient access point to the scenic and dynamic Arkansas River.
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