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| Dikeside Boat Launch |
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Elevation:
9,000 Feet
Reservation Contact:
Local
Reservation Remarks:
boat dock is Seasonal
Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
Usage:
Heavy in Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:
Passenger Vehicle
Reservation:
No
Season:
April - September
From Colorado Springs, Drive 18 miles west on Highway 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on to Baldwin Avenue and drive 3 miles to Rampart Range Road (Forest Road 300). Travel south (right) on Rampart Range Road for 5 miles to Forest Road 306. Drive 3 miles to the parking area for Dikeside Boat Launch.
Location Information
Rampart Reservoir is heavily used by boaters and anglers during the summer months. The lake contains 530 surface acres and is stocked with rainbow trout. As many as 30 boats may use the boat launch on any weekend day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The boat ramp is located at Dikeside during summer months. Boating safety regulations are posted near the ramp. Please read and observe these instructions for your safety and for the protection of the water resource.Wading, swimming and water skiing are prohibited. Operate boats at speeds which will not create a white water wake. Stay at least 150' from people fishing from the shore. Boats may not be left at the boat dock for longer than 30 minutes or on the bank for more than 8 hours. The reservoir is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. A
valid Colorado fishing license is required. Colorado State fishing
regulations apply to fishing in Rampart and Nichols Reservoirs.
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