Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:31 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 (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ledges Cottonwood Area
| Location | Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | C C Ditch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 38.247047, -108.368905 |
| Hours | Check on site |
Ledges Cottonwood Area is a public boat launch providing access to C C Ditch in Montrose, Colorado at coordinates 38.24705, -108.36890. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Ledges Cottonwood Area is a public boat launch on C C Ditch in Montrose, 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 are 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ledges Cottonwood Area
Is Ledges Cottonwood Area free to use?
Yes, Ledges Cottonwood Area is a public boat launch with free access in Montrose, Colorado.
What water does Ledges Cottonwood Area access?
Ledges Cottonwood Area provides boat launch access to C C Ditch in Montrose, Colorado.
How do I get to Ledges Cottonwood Area?
Ledges Cottonwood Area is located at coordinates 38.247047, -108.368905 in Montrose, 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
2 additional boat launches are located within 13.5 mi of Ledges Cottonwood Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.