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SOUTH CANYON · COLORADO RIVER
South Canyon Shuttle
South Canyon works both ways: a take-out for floats from Glenwood, and a put-in for the lower Colorado.
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- $65 flat fee per vehicle.
- Vehicles are parked outside of the South Canyon gate until further notice.
- Put in here for Dino Hole/Tibbetts, Newcastle, Silt or Rifle.
- 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.
South Canyon: access planning
A Colorado River access between Two Rivers and Dino Hole/Tibbetts. Check the land manager’s current access and seasonal closure notices before making plans.
Area: West of Glenwood Springs · Colorado River. Confirm current access, parking rules and any closures before launch.
Access pin: 39.564862, -107.415077 · Open in Maps
Measured booking distances
- Two Rivers → South Canyon: approximately 5.1 river miles (Colorado River).
- South Canyon → Dino Hole/Tibbetts: approximately 3.5 river miles (Colorado River).
- 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
Where will my car be at South Canyon?
Vehicles will be parked outside of the gate until further notice.
How long from South Canyon to New Castle?
The booking form estimates 4 hr.
Live flow: Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
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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.