The North Bridge boat ramp (new) is part of Gunnison County's Shady Island River Park, a modern replacement for the crowded, unpermitted North Bridge put-in located 1. 5 miles north of Gunnison on Highway 135.

The facility features two hardened boat launch areas (one for light craft and one for trailers designed to prevent erosion), organized parking, and a boat queue area, along with amenities including restrooms, picnic areas, and fishing access.