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Boating and tubing at Sweitzer

Taking to the water in your power boat, sailboat, jetski, or canoe is a great way to enjoy Colorado’s many waterways.


Whether you're swimming or boating, it's important to use common sense while you’re out on the water. The Colorado Boating Program helps you get underway safely while enhancing your boating experience.

Registration is required for all power boats and sail boats operating on Colorado waters. Boating accidents that result in injury or death, or damage beyond $500 must be reported using a Boating Accident Report Form.  Click the Boatable Waters link for a list of  Colorado waterways to take your boat. Be a safe and competent boater by  becoming familiar with the current Colorado boating Rules & Regulations.

Boating Safely Review Sessions

All Boating Safely Review Sessions are done for 2009.  Please check back here, beginning in February 2010, for the 2010 class schedule and details.

Register Your Boat

To register your boat, complete the Boat Registration Form and return it to the Registration Office at 13787 S. Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125.   Non registered vessels such as canoes and kayaks must be identified with the owner’s name and address legibly marked on the vessel.

Thanks to funding from Great Outdoors Colorado and the Colorado Lottery, Colorado State Parks can provide outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the state.

Last Updated: 12/2/2009

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