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CARBONDALE · ROARING FORK RIVER
Carbondale River Shuttle
Vehicle shuttle on the Roaring Fork for fishing and float trips. We move your car from your put-in to your take-out anywhere from Fisherman's Park to Two Rivers.
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- $65 flat fee.
- Roaring Fork put-ins: Fisherman's Park, Family Pool, Basalt/Hooks, Catherine's Store, Carbondale, Iron Bridge/Westbank.
- Roaring Fork take-outs: Family Pool, Basalt/Hooks, Catherine's Store, Carbondale, Iron Bridge/Westbank, Two Rivers.
- Guides and outfitters can book under their outfitter on the booking form.
- Same-day bookings can be made online until 1:00 PM Mountain Time. After 1:00 PM, call 970-540-4441 to see if we can still fit you in.
- Trailers welcome: nearly every vehicle we shuttle is towing one.
Roaring Fork coverage
From Fisherman's Park through Basalt and Carbondale down to Two Rivers in Glenwood Springs.
For anglers
Fishing the Fork from a drift boat or raft? Book your put-in and take-out and your vehicle is waiting when you're off the water.
Colorado River too
Continuing below Two Rivers? See the Glenwood Springs river shuttle page. Coverage map.
Carbondale: access planning
The Carbondale booking access connects the middle Roaring Fork to the lower valley. Iron Bridge/Westbank and Two Rivers are downstream options.
Area: Carbondale · Roaring Fork River. Confirm current access, parking rules and any closures before launch.
Access pin: 39.415121, -107.222464 · Open in Maps
Measured booking distances
- Catherine's Store → Carbondale: approximately 4.5 river miles (Roaring Fork River).
- Carbondale → Iron Bridge/Westbank: approximately 7 river miles (Roaring Fork River).
- Carbondale → Two Rivers: approximately 13.8 river miles (Roaring Fork River).
Driftline’s measured legs, also used by the booking form. River miles are approximate distances, not float times or a safety rating. Conditions and stops change your time on the water.
Questions
How much is a Roaring Fork shuttle?
$65 flat fee.
Is Catherine's Store a good take-out?
It is a difficult take-out due to challenging access and is better suited as a put-in.
Where do I park at Two Rivers?
On busy days auxiliary lot (D) may be the only option for parking vehicles. It may be subject to a $10 charge at the vehicle owner's expense, due on exit.
Ready to float?
$65 flat fee. Same-day help: 970-540-4441.
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River conditions change. Check flows and closures before you launch, and always wear a properly fitting life jacket.