Beason's Park on the Colorado is one of many access along the Colorado River.
Run by Colorado County this day use park is on a historic sight. Beason's has a bathroom, a pavilion, picnic tables and grills.
Within the grounds are two historical markers.
The park is easily accessed from highway US 90. The town of Columbus lies directly across the river on the west bank. The park is on the south east corner of the bridge.
The circular concrete pad is a turnaround and canoe launch/landing. The area is large enough for staging vehicles and canoeing gear. Parking is provided in other, nearby areas. All road surfaces are paved with either asphalt or concrete.
The park is graced by majestic oak and stately pecan trees. Please see the pictures of the amenities and features below.
The river access is a concrete drive/cul-de-sac that goes nearly all the way down to the water. This is a class 1 access, maybe a 1+. Rain or shine, this access is unlikely to deteriorate to a class 2 under normal conditions. The short walk from the concrete to the bank is level. Much is covered with grass. Unless the river has recently been at flood stage there is little concern for scouting this access prior to a trip. Colorado County maintains the park so large scale vandalism and illegal dumping are a non issue.
For explanation of river accesses ratings please read the articles Classification of Water Accesses and Scouting River Bridges & Accesses.
Of interest, Beason's Park is the trails end of the 6.5 mile long Columbus Paddling Trail.
Directly upstream, in Columbus are two other the river accesses. The most upstream is the highway 71 Bridge Boat Ramp. That boat ramp is the trailhead of the Columbus Paddling trail.
Within sight of the 71 Bridge and across the river is Howell's Riverfront. You can click on the link for information or call 979-732-6047 for arrangements with Howell's. They can shuttle as far down as the Altair Boat Ramp. That is 20 river miles downstream. Frank Howell shuttles most folks from the trails end of the Columbus Paddling Trail, Beason's Park on the Colorado.
For details on other river accesses please see the bottom of the article Classifications of Water Accesses.
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