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COLORADO RIVER · WEST OF GLENWOOD
South Canyon to New Castle
Launch at the BLM South Canyon river access west of Glenwood Springs and float downstream toward New Castle. Tell us your take-out when you book and we'll have your car there.
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- Put-in: BLM South Canyon river access, I-70 exit 111.
- Take-out: confirm your New Castle take-out when you book. The agencies we cite don't publish one, so we don't list it here.
- Agency sources do not publish mileage. Driftline’s measured booking distance is shown below; float time still depends on current conditions and stops.
- South Canyon is closed every year Nov 15–May 15.
- Live flow gauge: USGS 09085100.
Put-in
BLM South Canyon: concrete ramp, restroom and ample parking. From I-70 exit 111, turn south, then west (right) at the first bend.
Take-out
Tell us your New Castle take-out when you book. We only list access points we can source from public agencies.
Parking and access
Park in South Canyon's upper lot, not outside the restroom. No camping. Closed annually November 15 to May 15.
Measured booking distances
- South Canyon → New Castle: approximately 6.7 river miles (Colorado 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
Is South Canyon open year-round?
No. BLM closes it every year from November 15 to May 15.
Live flow: Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
Loading the live USGS gauge…
USGS gauge 09085100, read live in your browser, the same way our river tool does. All gauges are on River conditions.
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.