Paddling Community Resources

Colorado Paddling Organizations

• Colorado Whitewater Association
• American Whitewater
• Upper Colorado River Private Boaters Association
• Colorado River Outfitters Association
• Grand Valley Paddling Club
• Poudre Paddlers
• Pikes Peak Whitewater Club

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Agency contacts for permits, passes, camping, etc.

• AHRA Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
• BLM Westwater Permits
• BLM Ruby-Horsethief Permits
• BLM Upper Colorado Recreation Area
• Dinosaur National Monument: Green and Yampa River Permits

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Boating Guides

• Colorado Creeks and Rivers, 2nd Edition
• Paddling Colorado: Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard and Raft the Greatest Waters in the State

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Gear Outfitting and Supply

Front Range

• Golden River Sports
• Confluence Kayaks

Arkansas Valley

• CKS Colorado Kayak Supply, Buena Vista
• Riverboat Works, Salida
• Tuff River Stuff, Salida
• Badfish Surf Shop, Salida

Upper Colorado - Blue - Eagle

• Alpine Quest Sports, Edwards
• Rancho Del Rio, Bond/State Bridge

Lower Colorado - Roaring Fork -Gunnison

• Wet Dreams River Supply, Grand Junction
• Factory Outlet Outdoor Store, Glenwood Springs
• Rimrock Adventures, Fruita

San Juan - Animas - Dolores

• 4 Corners Riversports, Durango
• Pagosa Mountain Sports, Pagosa Springs

Yampa

• Backdoor Sports, Steamboat Springs
• Hala Gearspace and CKS Online Showroom, Steamboat Springs
• Good Vibes River Gear, Craig