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<br />uses are anticipated. To minimize these conflicts as much as possible, <br />reservoir surface zoning has been implemented. <br /> <br />High-speed boating is restricted to the main body of the reservoir <br />and at least 50 feet from the shoreline. <br /> <br />Dry Canyon, Beaver Creek, and House Creek drainages are reserved <br />for no-wake bosting. Buoys designate the no-wake zones. These drainages <br />are very narrow canyons which provide good fishing opportunities. <br />The Great Cut Arm and the upper end of the reservoir (inlet) are <br />reserved for low-speed boating as these areas are subject to drawdowns, <br />and shallows can occur which are dangerous to high-speed boating. <br /> <br />Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided at the McPhee and House <br />Creek complexes. Light boating craft--small boats, sailboats, canoes, <br />kayaks, and rafts--may also be launched at fisherman access points. <br /> <br />The Forest Service is responsible for management and operation of <br />water-oriented facilities and shorelines areas of the reservoir. <br /> <br />The Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is responsible <br />for the licensing of boats, the supervision and inspection of safety <br />equipment, and enforcement of state boating laws and regulations. <br />The Montezuma County Sheriff will also have law enforcement responsibilities <br />on the water and in the area. <br /> <br />3. Water-skiing and Swimming <br /> <br />Due to the speed necessary for water-skiing, this activity is restricted <br />to the main body of the reservoir or high-speed boating areas. If <br />conflicts arise due to this activity that are greater than anticipated, <br />additional zoning or restrictions may be necessary. <br /> <br />Swimming is not allowed in the boat launching and docking areas. <br /> <br />4. Picnicking and Camping <br /> <br />Picnic and camping facilities are developed at the two major complexes, <br />McPhee and House Creek. Family campgrounds provide for tent and <br />recreation vehicle camping, and two-family units and family picnic <br />grounds provide for both single and two-family units. Group facilities <br />are provided for both picnicking and camping. Group sites are operated <br />and managed on a reservation system. Contact the Dolores Ranger <br />District to make reservations. <br /> <br />14 <br />