Whitewater Activities in Pagosa Springs


For whitewater enthusiasts, the San Juan River flows right through downtown Pagosa, providing a variety of activities throughout the summer.  During May and June the river is flowing with snowmelt, providing excellent whitewater fun.  The wave in front of the Visitor Center provides a great "hole" for kayakers to enjoy.  As the summer continues, temperatures warm, the water levels taper off and the San Juan River becomes a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing float trip.  Check out local whitewater routes.


Please visit our River Usage page for complete details on accessing the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs.


For up-to-the-minute river conditions, CLICK HERE.

Rafting

Pagosa Outside Adventures

Pagosa Outside proudly offers the finest rafting trips and Pagosa tube rentals on the San Juan river. Our guests appreciate our premium rafting equipment, commercial grade heavy duty river tubes, smooth and efficient logistics, small group sizes, all inclusive pricing, free photos, and professional staff.

Our full service headquarters in downtown Pagosa Springs carries lots of souvenir hats and shirts and quality river equipment for rent like Pagosa Springs kayaking rentals. Our river gear and outdoor store sells rafts, stand-up paddle boards and river tubes, as well as a great selection of disc golf, and all the river accessories you might need. We have everything you need to float the San Juan river and experience Pagosa Springs tubing and whitewater rafting.

Our primary goal is for every one of our guests to have a fun, safe, and memorable time and share in the magic of floating on Pagosa Springs’ river, the wild and free-flowing San Juan River. We are Pagosa Outside Adventures and we look forward to seeing you on the river!

350 Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-4202

Pagosa Adventure

We are the adventure experts, and our passion is excitement! We are excited to help you with your Pagosa Adventure today! We believe in providing a personal touch beyond just making your reservations. Contact us to book your once in a lifetime Rocky Mountain memory. Bundle adventure packages are available.#ComeAdventureWithUs

275 E. Highway 160
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-946-4450

Kayaking

Pagosa Outside Adventures

Pagosa Outside proudly offers the finest rafting trips and Pagosa tube rentals on the San Juan river. Our guests appreciate our premium rafting equipment, commercial grade heavy duty river tubes, smooth and efficient logistics, small group sizes, all inclusive pricing, free photos, and professional staff.

Our full service headquarters in downtown Pagosa Springs carries lots of souvenir hats and shirts and quality river equipment for rent like Pagosa Springs kayaking rentals. Our river gear and outdoor store sells rafts, stand-up paddle boards and river tubes, as well as a great selection of disc golf, and all the river accessories you might need. We have everything you need to float the San Juan river and experience Pagosa Springs tubing and whitewater rafting.

Our primary goal is for every one of our guests to have a fun, safe, and memorable time and share in the magic of floating on Pagosa Springs’ river, the wild and free-flowing San Juan River. We are Pagosa Outside Adventures and we look forward to seeing you on the river!

350 Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-4202

Pagosa Adventure

We are the adventure experts, and our passion is excitement! We are excited to help you with your Pagosa Adventure today! We believe in providing a personal touch beyond just making your reservations. Contact us to book your once in a lifetime Rocky Mountain memory. Bundle adventure packages are available.#ComeAdventureWithUs

275 E. Highway 160
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-946-4450

Pagosa Mountain Sports - Uptown

Pagosa Mountain Sports is a bike, SUP & outdoor store located in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Our uptown location rents SUPs, inflatable kayaks, a variety of bikes and disc golf sets.  Our uptown location is our bike service hub. We work on all types of bikes. Quotes are always free and our turn around times are fast.

We also offer guided mountain biking tours and clinics at various locations around Pagosa Springs. 

100 County Center Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-507-7886

Wilderness Journeys Pagosa

Wilderness Journeys Pagosa, Inc. specializes in giving you a taste of beautiful Southern Colorado and surrounding regions. Whether you enjoy history, water, fishing, or just plain being in the great outdoors, we have the adventure for you! Historic train tours, Native American site tours, Scenic history/wildlife tours, Rafting, Fishing and so much more. We have guides who care about our beautiful area and it shows! Family owned and operated.

3505 W Hwy 160
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4081

River Flows

San Juan River Water Flow Information

Station operated by the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado Water Science Center, as part of the USGS National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP).

River Flow Dictates Whitewater and Tubing Activity in
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147