About Lyons Gulch Boat Launch
Lyons Gulch is a free BLM site featuring a boat launch, which includes a toilet and five campsites. Campsite 1 can accommodate larger groups. The restroom is closed November 15th to May 15th. Cat holes are not permitted due to the proximity to the river. Do not camp in this location during heavy rains due to mud slides and flooding. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.
- Managed by: Upper Colorado River Recreation Area, BLM
- Where: 4 mi north of Dotsero, CO · 39.69905, -107.07292
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8446 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 1.8 mi |
| 8446A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| 8447 | Horse | 0.7 mi | 3.2 mi |
| 8447B | Horse | 1.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| 8445 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 4.1 mi |
| 8446B | Horse | 1.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 10.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.