Pagosa Springs River Tube Rentals
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Tube Rental Details and Recommendations
- Rental Duration: 3 Hours or Full day
- Difficulty: Easy, Intermediate
- Requirements: Competent swimmer in cold moving water
- Rental Gear: Life jackets, river shoes and lockers available for rent
- Season: Tubing starts when the river drops consistently below 400 cfs. This usually happens in late June – early July. If the river is above the 300's, we will be offering our guided rafting trips.
Pagosa Springs tube rentals can be booked online anytime and tubers can walk directly across Main St. from our shop to the best 1/2 mile of river to float. The river walk runs along the entire section and you can walk back up and run as many times as you’d like. There are multiple town parks, 3 whitewater features and free riverside hot springs all within 1/2 a mile. Our favorite Pagosa tubing trip starts with a short walk upstream to Cotton Hole Park. Float downstream through the whitewater park and exit the river across from the Hot Springs Resort at Centennial Park.
If you have 2 cars or someone that will drop you off and pick you up, the float can be as long as 2 miles. Our favorite float for driving is from River Center Park down to Town Hall or even as far as Yamaguchi Park when water levels are over 180cfs. Looking for a tubing shuttle? Check out our all-inclusive deluxe tube trip.
Tube Map for Self-Shuttle Link
What the River Flow Means For Tubing
The River Gauge in Pagosa gives flow in CFS – cubic feet per second. River levels can fluctuate daily based on snow melt and rainfall.
- 30-90 = low: stay in the deepest current, lots of rocks to dodge
- 90-180 = medium: our favorite tubing level
- 180-400 = high: rowdy fun for adventure seekers, you’re gonna flip!
- above 400 = Rafting!
Included
- Heavy Duty Commercial Grade River Tubes
- Life Jackets for kids 12 and under
Excluded
- Transportation
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Recent Reviews
Carla Johnsen
June 5, 2026
The staff was fantastic. They gave great advice and were super fun to work with! My 10 year olds had a great time tubing in the river and splashing in the hot springs. The full fun experience only cost us the price of the tube rental because playing in the city park and the river…
Scott Thomas
May 30, 2026
Carisa Dominguez
May 23, 2026
It was a great experience and a lot of fun. I do recomend this and I will go again if I could. - that kid that gave you the 10 dollar tip
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Deluxe Whitewater Tubing Trip
Dive into the refreshing waters of Pagosa Springs on a Deluxe Tubing Float Trip—your all-inclusive ticket to a thrilling self-guided river adventure. Float through the scenic downtown Pagosa Springs whitewater park and beyond, complete with a hassle-free scheduled shuttle service. We take care of all the details, providing complimentary life jackets, river shoes, lockers, and even digital photos of your experience. Whether you’re a seasoned tuber or a first-timer, our trip offers easy to intermediate rapids, ensuring a fun and engaging Pagosa river adventure for everyone. With limited spots available, secure your reservation today to experience the best of Pagosa Springs tubing. Just show up with your sense of adventure and let us handle the rest!
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