Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Water temp
- 72°F
- Water level
- 2.7 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Cottonwood Island River
Updated 58 min agoSource: USGS station 09070500 — COLORADO RIVER NEAR DOTSERO, CO · 5 mi from Cottonwood Island River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cottonwood Site
| Location | Silt, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cottonwood Island River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.712567, -107.044763 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Cottonwood Site is a public boat launch providing access to Cottonwood Island River in Silt, Colorado at coordinates 39.71257, -107.04476. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Cottonwood Site is a public boat launch on Cottonwood Island River in Silt, Colorado. 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 live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonwood Site
Is Cottonwood Site free to use?
Yes, Cottonwood Site is a public boat launch with free access in Silt, Colorado.
What water does Cottonwood Site access?
Cottonwood Site provides boat launch access to Cottonwood Island River in Silt, Colorado.
How do I get to Cottonwood Site?
Cottonwood Site is located at coordinates 39.712567, -107.044763 in Silt, Colorado. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Cottonwood Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.