Cottonwood Grove boat ramp provides free, first-come, first-served access to the Gunnison River for non-motorized watercraft including kayaks and rafts, with six campsites nestled among cottonwood trees.

The site features a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, and one ADA-accessible fishing pier, though access requires a high-clearance vehicle via South River Road, which becomes impassable when wet.

This remote location serves as an ideal launch point for exploring the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area's gold-medal fishing waters and scenic canyon paddling.