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Colorado RiverTwo Bridges River Access to Catamount Bridge Boat Launch
A public 10.1 river miles Upper Colorado River section between documented river-access sites, with current BLM endpoint facilities and same-river USGS telemetry.
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Access and shuttle
A public 10.1-mile Two Bridges-to-Catamount Class I–II section with BLM endpoints, direct Catamount telemetry, and designated Catamount camping.
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Put-in
BLM Two Bridges River Access boat rampBLM documents a day-use ramp and parking at Two Bridges and a concrete ramp, vault toilets, and designated campsites at Catamount.
Take-out
BLM Catamount Bridge Boat LaunchCatamount parking may be unavailable during the May–September high-use season; verify current parking and ramp conditions.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- BLM documents a day-use ramp and parking at Two Bridges and a concrete ramp, vault toilets, and designated campsites at Catamount.
- Catamount parking may be unavailable during the May–September high-use season; verify current parking and ramp conditions.
- Stop at Catamount before the separate Catamount-to-Dotsero/Burns Canyon reach, which has harder water.
Watch for
- USGS 09060799 below 700 cfs, above 9,000 cfs, rapidly rising, unavailable, or inconsistent with local conditions
- cold water, wood/strainers, bridges, and weather changes
- Catamount parking/camping limits, road changes, fees, and failure to take out before harder downstream water
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Colorado River at Catamount Bridge, CO. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Colorado River at Catamount Bridge, CO |
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| Preferred range | 1,200 cfs to 7,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 700 cfs |
| High threshold | 9,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Two Bridges–Catamount planning band: 700–9,000 cfs; 1,200–7,000 cfs preferred |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named public corridorTwo Bridges River Access to Catamount Bridge Boat Launch; 10.1 river miles
The current regional section guide identifies this as a distinct popular Upper Colorado section between named accesses.
- Direct live gauge and flow gateColorado River at Catamount Bridge, CO; 700 cfs minimum, 9000 cfs maximum
USGS telemetry is on the same Upper Colorado River. Flow values are conservative planning cues, not a guarantee of safe runnable conditions.
- Lawful water accessBLM Two Bridges River Access boat ramp to BLM Catamount Bridge Boat Launch
BLM documents a day-use ramp and parking at Two Bridges and a concrete boat ramp, vault toilets, and designated campsites at Catamount.
- Safety boundarymoderate moving-water section; PFD, cold-water, rescue, weather, and wood checks required
Current BLM guidance warns of dangerous rapids and changing access/parking conditions on the Upper Colorado corridor.
- Camping and logisticsTwo Bridges is day use only with no camping. Catamount has designated BLM campsites and vault toilets; reserve or confirm a lawful site separately and do not infer dispersed or private-bank camping.
Only designated or explicitly fee-based camping is included; no private-bank or dispersed camping is inferred.
- Duplicate separationDistinct endpoint pair and river-mile section within the Upper Colorado corridor
This record is a shorter named section for trip planning and discovery; it preserves the existing macro-reach records and their endpoint boundaries.
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What water level is best for the Two Bridges River Access to Catamount Bridge Boat Launch route on the Colorado River?
Paddle Today watches Colorado River at Catamount Bridge, CO and treats 1,200 cfs to 7,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Two Bridges River Access to Catamount Bridge Boat Launch route on the Colorado River start and end?
This route starts at BLM Two Bridges River Access boat ramp and ends at BLM Catamount Bridge Boat Launch, 10.1 river miles on the water.
Is the Two Bridges River Access to Catamount Bridge Boat Launch route on the Colorado River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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