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FISHERMAN'S PARK · ROARING FORK
Fisherman's Park Shuttle
Fisherman's Park is the top of our Roaring Fork corridor. Every Roaring Fork take-out we serve is downstream of it, all the way to Two Rivers in Glenwood Springs.
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- $65 flat fee per vehicle, no matter which take-out you choose.
- Fisherman's Park is a put-in only on our booking form: it's the first stop on the Roaring Fork.
- Bookable take-outs: Family Pool, Basalt/Hooks, Catherine's Store, Carbondale, Iron Bridge/Westbank, Two Rivers.
- Fisherman's Park to Two Rivers: about 26.8 river miles (our measured legs). Allow a full day; the booking form plans a 9 hr window.
- 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.
Measured legs from Fisherman's Park
- Fisherman's Park → Family Pool: 1.3 mi
- Family Pool → Basalt/Hooks: 2.2 mi
- Basalt/Hooks → Catherine's Store: 5.0 mi
- Catherine's Store → Carbondale: 4.5 mi
- Carbondale → Iron Bridge/Westbank: 7.0 mi
- Iron Bridge/Westbank → Two Rivers: 6.8 mi
How the shuttle works here
- Book: pick Fisherman's Park and your take-out on the booking form and tell us about your vehicle.
- Float: park at Fisherman's Park, leave your keys as arranged when you book, and get on the river.
- Car waiting: we drive your vehicle to your take-out and park it so it's there when you get off the water.
Fisherman's Park: access planning
An upper-valley starting point on the Roaring Fork. Family Pool and Basalt/Hooks are the next downstream booking locations.
Area: Basalt area · Roaring Fork River. Confirm current access, parking rules and any closures before launch.
Access pin: 39.3607, -107.027577 · Open in Maps
Measured booking distances
- Fisherman's Park → Family Pool: approximately 1.3 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 far is Fisherman's Park to Basalt/Hooks?
About 3.5 river miles (1.3 to Family Pool, then 2.2 to Basalt/Hooks). The booking form plans about 1 hr.
How far is Fisherman's Park to Carbondale?
About 13 river miles by our measured legs. The booking form plans about 5 hr.
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.