Ruedi Boat Storage Parking Lot Lottery
Ruedi Boat Storage Lot provides seasonal parking for boats and trailers during summer boating on Ruedi Reservoir. This opportunity allows boaters to have their boats inspected for invasive species and to leave their boats for quick launching into the reservoir throughout the season. Successful applicants of this lottery will be awarded a designated space for the entire season for their boat or other type of watercraft. Ruedi Reservoir is a special body of water that many Coloradans depend on for aspects of daily life, so we take great pride in protecting this waterway and those downstream. Please help us protect this resource by following the rules and enjoying the reservoir in a safe and responsible manner.
Ruedi Boat Storage Lot provides seasonal parking for boats and trailers during summer boating on Ruedi Reservoir. This opportunity allows boaters to have their boats inspected for invasive species and to leave their boats for quick launching into the reservoir throughout the season. Successful applicants of this lottery will be awarded a designated space for the entire season for their boat or other type of watercraft. Ruedi Reservoir is a special body of water that many Coloradans depend on for aspects of daily life, so we take great pride in protecting this waterway and those downstream. Please help us protect this resource by following the rules and enjoying the reservoir in a safe and responsible manner.
Need to Know
- Fees
All lottery applications will be charged a non-refundable $1.00 application fee.
Successful applicants will automatically be awarded, and an additional $575.00 recreation fee will be charged to the same credit or debit card used for the application fee. If the charge to the credit card is declined for any reason, the reservation will be forfeited. To help ensure your payment is processed, we recommend you notify your bank or credit card company that you may be automatically charged by Recreation.gov.
- End of Season
All boats and trailers must be removed from the parking lot by September 30, 2026. Owners will accrue the Day Use Fee till October 15, 2026. Any boats or trailers left after October 15th, will be removed at a cost of $500.00 to the owner plus any storage fees.
- Personal Property
White River National Forest, CPW, American Land & Leisure and any other affiliates associated with the Ruedi Boat Storage Lottery are not responsible for any lost; damage or theft of personal property. Reservation holders of the boat parking space assume all liability for any property left on site.
- Opening of Season
Opening Day will be May 13th, 2026, you will need to bring a copy of your award letter, proof of boat registration and photo ID. Host on site will verify your reservation and provide boat and vehicle passes on site. No passes will be mailed out. If pass is lost or destroyed, an additional fee may be charged.
- Single Registration per Entry
Once the lottery is available to enter, participants will only be allowed to enter one entry per account. A current and valid boat registration is required when entering the lottery. Duplicate or incorrectly entered registration numbers will be voided with no refund.
Please ensure you are entering the correct registration number into the lottery, as there is no method for corrections after the entry has been submitted.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
John Marina Rd, Basalt, CO 81621 Basalt CO 81621
Phone Number
1-800-342-2267
