The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District will open access to McPhee Reservoir on Friday, April 21 for motorized boating.
Operational hours for the main McPhee boat ramp are:
Opening day to April 30: 8:00am – 6:00pm
May 1 – September 19: 6:00am – 8:00pm
September 20 – October 31: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Operational hours for the House Creek boat ramp are as follows:
May 1 – October 1 – 6:00am – 8:00pm; Friday – Monday
Current boat registration is required to launch a vessel on the reservoir. Registration information can be found at Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website. Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspectors will be on-site to conduct pre-launch inspections of trailered and motorized boats launching on to the reservoir to help stop the spread of zebra or quagga mussels and other invasive species.
Boaters who need a full inspection and decontamination are urged to visit the lake during the weekday when visitation is lower than the weekend. Boaters who have tags from last year’s inspections on McPhee will be able to enter the lake quicker than boaters who need inspections.
For more information, please visit the San Juan National Forest Boating webpage or contact the Dolores Ranger District at (970) 882-7296.