Pumphouse Recreation Area is the most heavily used access point on the Upper Colorado River, featuring three boat ramps (including a boat slide with steps at Ramp #2), 18 individual campsites and 2 group campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.

The area provides access to calm flat water and Class II-III rapids, with the Gore Canyon Whitewater Playpark offering a manmade wave feature popular for kayakers and paddleboarders.

Amenities include vault toilets, seasonal potable water (May-October), hiking trails, and day-use parking; reservations are required for group sites and recommended for individual campsites through Recreation.

gov, with fees of $10/night for single sites and $30/night for group sites (April 1-November 30).