Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dikeside Boating Site
| Location | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Nichols Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.978594, -104.958335 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | El Paso County |
Dikeside Boating Site is a public boat launch providing access to Nichols Reservoir in Colorado at coordinates 38.97859, -104.95834. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Dikeside Boating Site is a public boat launch on Nichols Reservoir in El Paso County, 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 sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There is 1 other mapped boat ramp within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dikeside Boating Site
Is Dikeside Boating Site free to use?
Yes, Dikeside Boating Site is a public boat launch with free access in Colorado.
What water does Dikeside Boating Site access?
Dikeside Boating Site provides boat launch access to Nichols Reservoir in Colorado.
How do I get to Dikeside Boating Site?
Dikeside Boating Site is located at coordinates 38.978594, -104.958335 in 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
1 additional boat launches are located within 13.4 mi of Dikeside Boating Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.