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Pagosa Springs White Water Rafting & Tubing

The Premier Pagosa River Outfitter

Pagosa’s River Season has Wound Down!

Sept. 1 was our last day of the 2024 season.  We have packed up the river gear and are headed for our winter hibernation.

Pagosa Rafting trips are available for booking and start in early May, 2025.  Mesa Canyon is a fantastic family friendly scenic escape and the West Fork is full of whitewater thrills and chills for the adventure seeker but Pagosa’s most popular rafting trip is the Splash and Dash.

Later in the summer you can grab Pagosa’s most convenient River Tube Rentals for the “do it your selfer’s” and Deluxe Tubing Trips that include the longest float, drop-off and pick-up shuttles and all the extras.

Get your 2025 Pagosa river adventures planned!

Check the river flows before you go!

Find out more about the current river flows in Pagosa Springs and the Pagosa River Flow forecast at the bottom of THIS PAGE.

In Pagosa, rafting happens at flows above 400cfs.  This is typically in May and June.  Pagosa’s tubing season starts when river flows drop consistently below 400cfs.

Check the flows, be prepared and wear the appropriate equipment for the river conditions!

About Pagosa Springs White Water Rafting and Tubing

Pagosa Outside proudly offers the finest rafting trips and Pagosa tube rentals on the river in Pagosa Springs. 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!

Featured Pagosa Springs River Activities

2024 river season is a WRAP!

We look forward to sharing the excitement and adventure of rafting and tubing in Pagosa in 2025.

Reservations can be made online.

Enjoy your winter!  We will see you in the spring for another summer of river adventures.

2024 river season is a WRAP!

We look forward to sharing the excitement and adventure of rafting and tubing in Pagosa in 2025.

Reservations can be made online.

Enjoy your winter!  We will see you in the spring for another summer of river adventures.

The Top-Rated Activity Company in Pagosa Springs
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Great for Tube Rental

Really enjoyed our experience (3 adults, 2x 5-y.o.) and would rent here again. Great location near the town park and the hot springs- makes it easy to return after a few rides down the river. Staff was very helpful selecting the right set of tubes and life preservers, ensuring that we didn’t do anything silly like take glasses or phones or car keys on the river. Also gave great advice for where to put in, where the river can be tricky, and the best spots for landing.

– Joel I
Rollin on the River

What a hoot. We felt like kids again. We really enjoyed doing a double tube. Easy to book. It's right across the street from the river. Easy access. A world of fun. Tubing on the San Juan River.

– beachbumhq

We had a great time using Pagosa Outside for our tubing trip while in Pagosa Springs! We chose the option with the shuttle which was super worth it, minimal walking and they have good advice/information. Tubes are all super thick nice quality. Would use this company again if we are ever in Pagosa Springs. They also took pictures of us on the river at the first falls for no extra cost with the booking we chose which was super fun!

– Ashley Kalenian

We absolutely loved this trip! We used the shuttle and went tubing down the San Juan river. Our driver showed us clearly were we would get out after our float ( plus other fun things in the area). They included EVERYTHING we needed in the package, and super cool pictures for us to enjoy at the end of the day. Thank you Pagosa Outside for a super fun time!

– Heidi Alonzo
River Tubing - so much fun!!

We stopped in Pagosa Springs specifically to try river tubing, and we were NOT disappointed! We are two families with 3 teenage boys and we absolutely enjoyed the experience start to finish and even went twice down the river. The water level ranged from 3 to 6 feet and 4 out of 7 of us flipped - but it was more hilarious than scary for sure! We had a GoPro with us and we have laughed multiple times at the footage of our floats down the river. Pagosa Outside was well set up, the shuttle drivers were great, and the whole experience was awesome!! Tip: there was designated RV parking on Main street right across from the store, a real bonus when you are travelling in a 34' class A motorhome. Highly recommend this activity for families with teenagers!

– KHilton1
Great for Tube Rental

Really enjoyed our experience (3 adults, 2x 5-y.o.) and would rent here again. Great location near the town park and the hot springs- makes it easy to return after a few rides down the river. Staff was very helpful selecting the right set of tubes and life preservers, ensuring that we didn’t do anything silly like take glasses or phones or car keys on the river. Also gave great advice for where to put in, where the river can be tricky, and the best spots for landing.

– Joel I
Rollin on the River

What a hoot. We felt like kids again. We really enjoyed doing a double tube. Easy to book. It's right across the street from the river. Easy access. A world of fun. Tubing on the San Juan River.

– beachbumhq
Fantastic introduction to whitewater rafting for my kids

I took my 7 and 9 year old white water rafting for the first time with Pagosa Outside. We did their 2 hour trip through town and the kids and I had so much fun we came back two days later to do their 4 hour trip through Mesa Canyon. Our guides on both trips were fun/supportive and knew their job well. Was very glad that they could give my kids such an awesome introduction to rafting and what may well be a lifelong hobby.

– Trip Advisor
First trip down the river Pagosa Outside

First trip down the river for my family & we had a blast! Can't say enough good things about our guide, Becca, & the rest of the crew with Pagosa Outside. Would definitely recommend them for your adventure & we will most definitely return for many more adventures ourselves!

– Heather G.
Awesome experience!

The Mesa Canyon trip was a perfect fit for our 11 and 12 year olds. It was great for beginners with just enough paddling and getting wet. Ashton was a knowledgeable and fun guide and we even got to see a bear! We made memories that will last a lifetime. We will be back!

– Natalie B
White water rafting

We went white water rafting in 2 rafts with a group of 4 adults and 4 kids ranging from 7-14 years old. We went end of May. I was soo worried we would freeze but they supplied us with rain shedding jackets pants and waterproof shoes! It was soo helpful. We went down the Mesa section of river and it was perfect for our group. There were plenty of fun thrills for the entire group but safe enough for the kids. We had a very timid 8 year old before we started that was begging for more by the time we were finished. I would recommend it to family and friends and we would do it again! The guides were very fun and had lots of tips for us for the rest of our vacation

– berrystephie
Perfect Summer Day

We had such a blast. Our guide was really fun and entertaining. The route we took was West Fork. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this trip. It's stunning and exciting. We really loved this and will come back every year. Great Crew!

– James L
West Fork 1/2 day Trip

Rafting was a lot of fun with these guys. Everyone we dealt with was professional and you can tell they love what they do. James was an excellent guide and the rest of the staff was awesome. I can't wait to do another trip with Pagosa Outside

– pauljefferson6
Great raft trip.

"Great rafting trip. Many interesting rapids and our guide was great. This trip was on the San Juan river, thru town and into a beautiful canyon, only accessible by boat. Pagosa Outside was extremely professional, safe, and entertaining. I highly recommend this company."

– DavidTNewMexicoUSA
Outdoor Adventure

“In all of Pagosa, this outfitter is the best. The quality equipment and professional team ensures safety of the participants and makes for a fun rafting trip. The guides were great, very engaging and knowledgeable about the river, the wildlife, and the town in general. We had a blast and will definitely go back!”

– Sean F.
Wow! What an experience

“I had the best time with Pagosa Outside. This being my first time to go rafting, I was nervous and a little scared but the entire team made me feel welcomed and eased my anxiety. Our tour guide was fantastic. He was funny and kept our group engaged. I can’t wait to do another rafting experience with these guys. You won’t regret it! And gets the pics!!! So worth it.”

– Rupert O.
Pagosa Outside Rocks!

"We were so impressed by Pagosa Outside. Their staff was very down to earth, helpful and friendly. Our tubing experience was an absolute blast! It’s something we’d recommend to anyone visiting Pagosa Springs in the spring or summer!”

– The Lills