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Float trip checklist
Before you launch: life jacket on, flow checked, closures checked, any required license in hand, and your car shuttle booked.
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- Wear a properly fitting life jacket.
- Floating the Roaring Fork requires a CPW fishing license, even if you aren't fishing.
- Check live USGS flow for your river.
- Check for CDOT Flash Flood Watch closures in Glenwood Canyon.
- South Canyon (BLM) is closed Nov 15–May 15.
- Book your car shuttle: $65 flat fee.
Safety
Always wear a properly fitting life jacket (City of Glenwood Springs).
Rules
Roaring Fork: a CPW fishing license is required to float. Sam Caudill SWA: ages 16+ need a hunting or fishing license or SWA pass, and personal watercraft can't launch or take out there. Two Rivers: commercial users need a City permit.
Before you drive
Check flow on River conditions. During a Flash Flood Watch, CDOT closes Glenwood Canyon rest areas, including the Grizzly Creek launch area.
Questions
Do I need a license to float the Roaring Fork?
Yes, a CPW fishing license, even if you aren't fishing.
What should I wear?
A properly fitting life jacket, always.
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.