Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 247.3 ft
- Tide
- 0.686 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8773146 — Matagorda City · 19.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Colorado
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 08164200 — E Navidad Rv at US90 nr Weimar, TX · 2.1 mi from Colorado
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Colorado
| Location | Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Colorado |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.984300, -96.000400 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Colorado is a public boat launch providing access to Colorado in Texas at coordinates 28.98430, -96.00040. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Colorado is a public boat launch on Colorado in Matagorda County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado
Is Colorado free to use?
Yes, Colorado is a public boat launch with free access in Texas.
What water does Colorado access?
Colorado provides boat launch access to Colorado in Texas.
How do I get to Colorado?
Colorado is located at coordinates 28.984300, -96.000400 in Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
5 additional boat launches are located within 13.6 mi of Colorado, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.