When summer days warm and the San Juan River slows, it's time to relax and float the day away through the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs!

The San Juan River water flow is measured in cubic feet per second. Whitewater rafting and kayaking conditions are prime when snow in the high country begins to melt each spring and flows exceed 600 cubic feet per second.

Tubing and floating the San Juan River becomes safe for the adventurous when river flows drop below 400 cubic feet per second. If you are looking for family-friendly floating, wait until the river flows are anywhere from 90 to 150 cubic feet per second. Anything lower and it becomes a rocky ordeal!

To make the most of your visit, several shops in downtown Pagosa Springs rent tubes, life jackets, and helmets - all the things you need to enjoy a day on the river.

As always, be sure to follow state and local regulations for being safe on the water and keep in mind, swimming in the river is at your own risk. Be safe and #justbehere


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.

Rentals

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

Ski and Bow Rack

Ski & Bow Rack is your source for top of the line ski merchandise, gear, and apparel in Southwest Colorado. Our family-friendly store has been serving southwest Colorado since 1985.

Our pro shop is second to none for equipment rentals and tuning, with qualified on-site ski technicians who specialize in getting you up on the mountain fast, so you can enjoy an exhilarating day on the slopes in comfort and style.

We offer the area's best guided fly-fishing trips, fishing gear, camping supplies, and archery equipment, as well as an indoor range. Come in and enjoy exceptional customer service, expert advice, and friendly, small-town hospitality.

365 E. Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-2370

Summit Ski & Sports

We are a full service ski & snowboard rental shop. Our services include sport and demo rentals, snowshoes, cross country skis, hot waxing, tunes, and other repairs. Our customers can purchase clothing and accessories for protection from the elements or take home a souvenir Wolf Creek Colorado t-shirt or sweatshirt. In the summer we carry a variety of outdoor clothing and footwear including flip flops and river shoes. We are a disc golf info center providing discs for rent or purchase--stop by and pick up a map of the Reservoir Hill course. When the river is flowing around 400cfs we also rent river tubes to float down the San Juan River.

172 E. Pagosa St.
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-2456

Pagosa Mountain Sports - Downtown

Pagosa Mountain Sports is a bike, SUP & outdoor store located in beautiful downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We offer clothing, equipment, and services to support whatever your outdoor adventures may entail. Whether it’s biking, stand up paddling, cross country skiing or just playing in the outdoors that gets you excited, we have the gear, knowledge and experience to help you enjoy it to the fullest!

With National Forest, State Parks and Wilderness surrounding the town, miles and miles of trails and waterways are just waiting to be explored. Come by and we will point you to just the right place for some sweet wilderness relief!

162 Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 507-7886

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

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Summit Ski & Sports

We are a full service ski & snowboard rental shop. Our services include sport and demo rentals, snowshoes, cross country skis, hot waxing, tunes, and other repairs. Our customers can purchase clothing and accessories for protection from the elements or take home a souvenir Wolf Creek Colorado t-shirt or sweatshirt. In the summer we carry a variety of outdoor clothing and footwear including flip flops and river shoes. We are a disc golf info center providing discs for rent or purchase--stop by and pick up a map of the Reservoir Hill course. When the river is flowing around 400cfs we also rent river tubes to float down the San Juan River.

172 E. Pagosa St.
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-2456

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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

Ski and Bow Rack

Ski & Bow Rack is your source for top of the line ski merchandise, gear, and apparel in Southwest Colorado. Our family-friendly store has been serving southwest Colorado since 1985.

Our pro shop is second to none for equipment rentals and tuning, with qualified on-site ski technicians who specialize in getting you up on the mountain fast, so you can enjoy an exhilarating day on the slopes in comfort and style.

We offer the area's best guided fly-fishing trips, fishing gear, camping supplies, and archery equipment, as well as an indoor range. Come in and enjoy exceptional customer service, expert advice, and friendly, small-town hospitality.

365 E. Pagosa Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-2370

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