Gypsum Valley Recreation Site Boat Ramp
About
Gypsum Valley Recreation Site Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Bureau of Land Management land in Colorado, within the BLM's Southwest District. The nearest town is Naturita, about 18 miles away, so plan to arrive with whatever you need for the day on the water. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Paradox show May highs around 76°F with lows near 40°F, and October highs near 69°F. July is the hottest month there, with highs averaging about 94°F, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and a few snowy days each month from December through February. The launch also works as a base for climbing and hiking close by. Psycho Tower is less than half a mile away, and the Towers above The BLM Campground and Black Wall are both within a mile. For a hike, the Dolores Canyon Overlook Trail is about 3 miles away.
Launch Details
Managed by
Bureau of Land Management
Location
Gypsum Valley Recreation Site Boat Ramp
Colorado
Data source: Bureau of Land Management recreation sites
- Boat ramp data: Bureau of Land Management, National Recreation Site Points (public domain). Public domain (US Government work)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–76°F and lows of 30–40°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Paradox 2n, CO weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan40° high13° low5 days with snow
- Feb47° high20° low4 days with snow
- Mar59° high25° low2 days with snow
- Apr66° high30° low
- May76° high40° low
- Jun88° high49° low
- Jul94° high56° low
- Aug91° high55° low
- Sep83° high46° low
- Oct69° high34° low
- Nov54° high22° low1 days with snow
- Dec42° high15° low4 days with snow
Where it is
- Southwest District · Bureau of Land Management
- Nearest town
- Naturita, Colorado · 18 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Psycho TowerRock climbing0.4 mi
- Towers above The BLM CampgroundRock climbing0.5 mi
- Black WallRock climbing0.8 mi
- Dolores Canyon Overlook TrailHiking3 mi
- Hamm BoulderRock climbing4.5 mi
- Hamm CanyonRock climbing4.7 mi
- 16ZRock climbing5 mi
- Slickrock ButtressRock climbing5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)