Access Site
CO
John Martin State Wildlife Area
Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago
City: Hasty, CO
County: Bent County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.09322753, -103.05408788
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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
109 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
109 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
125 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
141 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
148 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
153 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
163 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
179 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
196 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
205 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
211 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
215 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
218 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
223 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
227 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
III
506 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The John Martin State Wildlife Area offers a boat ramp access site along the Arkansas River, a major waterway that flows for over 1,200 miles across Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma. This section of the river is classified as a large, 10th order stream with an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
The boat ramp provides direct access to the Arkansas River, which is popular with kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. Nearby, the John Martin Reservoir State Park offers additional recreation opportunities, including fishing, camping, and hiking trails. While the park hours and fees are not specified, visitors should check with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the most up-to-date information.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, flow, and gradient when planning their trip. The Arkansas River can pose significant challenges, especially for less experienced users, so proper safety precautions and equipment are essential. All commercial outfitters operating on the river are required to obtain a license from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and a special use permit is required for any commercial activity within the area.
The boat ramp provides direct access to the Arkansas River, which is popular with kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. Nearby, the John Martin Reservoir State Park offers additional recreation opportunities, including fishing, camping, and hiking trails. While the park hours and fees are not specified, visitors should check with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the most up-to-date information.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, flow, and gradient when planning their trip. The Arkansas River can pose significant challenges, especially for less experienced users, so proper safety precautions and equipment are essential. All commercial outfitters operating on the river are required to obtain a license from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and a special use permit is required for any commercial activity within the area.
Nearby Recreation Areas
John Martin Reservoir
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