Despite the days seeming to drag by forever, summer is just around the corner – which means it’s definitely time to plan your warm-weather adventures! If you need something to look forward to in the coming months and want to try something new, we recommend checking out one (or all) of these epic adventures of lazy river tubing in Colorado. You really can’t go wrong with any of them!
- Confluence Park/South Platte River (Denver)
DWTokyo/TripAdvisor Do you feel like you have to travel far away from the city to get your tubing fix? Think again! While there are a handful of places one can pick to drop their tube, Confluence Park and the South Platte River may be Denver’s best, thanks to not only the slow-moving stream but also the beautiful surroundings. Make sure to visit the official website for any and all impotant info you might need to plan your trip.
Address: 2250 15th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202
- Boulder Creek (Boulder)
Let Ideas Compete/Flickr Arguably the most popular place to tube in the state, this spot has been called one of the best in the country! Boulder Creek spans a whopping 32 miles long and features unlimited access locations and convenient rentals via local vendors. Is Boulder Creek a little too busy for you? Yeah, we get it. In that case, you’ll want to check out the San Juan River, which is usually less crowded than the bigger cities’ favorite getaways. Besides being a little quieter, tubing the San Juan is also unique because it has a stream for every preference, ranging from “slow and steady” to “fast and furious”… ish. Check this website out for more information about Boulder Creek.
3. Cache La Poudre River (Fort Collins)
Noscreennanw/TripAdvisor We didn’t forget about you, NoCo! If you live in the northern part of the state, you know that our outdoor recreational opportunities are truly endless, thanks to such all-natural spots as the Poudre. Besides solo tubing, the river is also the perfect place to fish, splash, raft, and kayak - or just sit back and relax by the water. Take a look at the official NPS.gov website for additional information.
4. Yampa River (Steamboat Springs)
Tom Jacklin/Google Maps When most people think of Steamboat Springs, they think of snow and skiing, but did you know that there is plenty to do in the warmer months, too? Take, for instance, tubing, which is best done in the Yampa River and can last up to three hours per trip. It’s to die for! Consult this website for important information about your options for tubing this awe-inspiring river.
Where is your favorite place in Colorado to tube? Let us know in the comments! For even more must-try adventures, click on 17 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Colorado Summer Bucket List.
DWTokyo/TripAdvisor
Do you feel like you have to travel far away from the city to get your tubing fix? Think again! While there are a handful of places one can pick to drop their tube, Confluence Park and the South Platte River may be Denver’s best, thanks to not only the slow-moving stream but also the beautiful surroundings. Make sure to visit the official website for any and all impotant info you might need to plan your trip.
Address: 2250 15th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202
Let Ideas Compete/Flickr
Arguably the most popular place to tube in the state, this spot has been called one of the best in the country! Boulder Creek spans a whopping 32 miles long and features unlimited access locations and convenient rentals via local vendors. Is Boulder Creek a little too busy for you? Yeah, we get it. In that case, you’ll want to check out the San Juan River, which is usually less crowded than the bigger cities’ favorite getaways. Besides being a little quieter, tubing the San Juan is also unique because it has a stream for every preference, ranging from “slow and steady” to “fast and furious”… ish. Check this website out for more information about Boulder Creek.
Noscreennanw/TripAdvisor
We didn’t forget about you, NoCo! If you live in the northern part of the state, you know that our outdoor recreational opportunities are truly endless, thanks to such all-natural spots as the Poudre. Besides solo tubing, the river is also the perfect place to fish, splash, raft, and kayak - or just sit back and relax by the water. Take a look at the official NPS.gov website for additional information.
Tom Jacklin/Google Maps
When most people think of Steamboat Springs, they think of snow and skiing, but did you know that there is plenty to do in the warmer months, too? Take, for instance, tubing, which is best done in the Yampa River and can last up to three hours per trip. It’s to die for! Consult this website for important information about your options for tubing this awe-inspiring river.
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Address: Confluence Park, 2250 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USAAddress: San Juan River Walk, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, USAAddress: Cache la Poudre River, Colorado, USAAddress: Boulder Creek, Colorado 80504, USAAddress: Yampa River, Colorado, USA
The OIYS Visitor Center
River Tubing in Colorado April 13, 2021 Tori Jane Where can I go for summer tubing in Colorado? There are a few places throughout colorful Colorado that are excellent for tubing, especially during the summer months. For example, Winter Park, Colorado, has turned the idea of snowy winter tubing into a year-round idea. The name might say “winter”, but the fun says “always”. There are also plenty of fun slides, tubing hills, and more. Looking for inspiration for your summer tubing vacation? Check this article out for information on one of the coolest Colorado summer slides. Are there any lazy rivers in Colorado I can visit? Colorado is full of rivers, and we could consider plenty of them ideal for “lazy river” tubing. For example, in Golden, Colorado, there’s the Clear Creek White Water Park, where you can tube for hours, and Pagosa Outside in Pagosa Springs is well worth a trip if you’re hoping for epic good times. In Denver, you can lazily tube the South Platte River at Confluence Park, which is an outstanding getaway that’s still in the city, so you won’t have to go terribly far into the woods to find it. For more of our favorite lazy rivers in Colorado, this article may serve up some inspiration. What are some things to do in the summer in Colorado? Colorado is an astonishingly beautiful place with so much to do that it’s impossible to list all of it in one spot. However, some of the most popular summer activities include hiking any of the incredible trails throughout the state, camping at any of our breathtaking state and national parks, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming… there’s seriously SO much that we can barely even begin because there will always be something amazing that accidentally gets left out! There are also activities like photography of our epic landscapes, watching the sun set over any of our lakes, and so much more - so get outside!
The OIYS Visitor Center
River Tubing in Colorado
April 13, 2021
Tori Jane
Where can I go for summer tubing in Colorado? There are a few places throughout colorful Colorado that are excellent for tubing, especially during the summer months. For example, Winter Park, Colorado, has turned the idea of snowy winter tubing into a year-round idea. The name might say “winter”, but the fun says “always”. There are also plenty of fun slides, tubing hills, and more. Looking for inspiration for your summer tubing vacation? Check this article out for information on one of the coolest Colorado summer slides. Are there any lazy rivers in Colorado I can visit? Colorado is full of rivers, and we could consider plenty of them ideal for “lazy river” tubing. For example, in Golden, Colorado, there’s the Clear Creek White Water Park, where you can tube for hours, and Pagosa Outside in Pagosa Springs is well worth a trip if you’re hoping for epic good times. In Denver, you can lazily tube the South Platte River at Confluence Park, which is an outstanding getaway that’s still in the city, so you won’t have to go terribly far into the woods to find it. For more of our favorite lazy rivers in Colorado, this article may serve up some inspiration. What are some things to do in the summer in Colorado? Colorado is an astonishingly beautiful place with so much to do that it’s impossible to list all of it in one spot. However, some of the most popular summer activities include hiking any of the incredible trails throughout the state, camping at any of our breathtaking state and national parks, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming… there’s seriously SO much that we can barely even begin because there will always be something amazing that accidentally gets left out! There are also activities like photography of our epic landscapes, watching the sun set over any of our lakes, and so much more - so get outside!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are a few places throughout colorful Colorado that are excellent for tubing, especially during the summer months. For example, Winter Park, Colorado, has turned the idea of snowy winter tubing into a year-round idea. The name might say “winter”, but the fun says “always”. There are also plenty of fun slides, tubing hills, and more. Looking for inspiration for your summer tubing vacation? Check this article out for information on one of the coolest Colorado summer slides.
Are there any lazy rivers in Colorado I can visit?
Colorado is full of rivers, and we could consider plenty of them ideal for “lazy river” tubing. For example, in Golden, Colorado, there’s the Clear Creek White Water Park, where you can tube for hours, and Pagosa Outside in Pagosa Springs is well worth a trip if you’re hoping for epic good times. In Denver, you can lazily tube the South Platte River at Confluence Park, which is an outstanding getaway that’s still in the city, so you won’t have to go terribly far into the woods to find it. For more of our favorite lazy rivers in Colorado, this article may serve up some inspiration.
What are some things to do in the summer in Colorado?
Colorado is an astonishingly beautiful place with so much to do that it’s impossible to list all of it in one spot. However, some of the most popular summer activities include hiking any of the incredible trails throughout the state, camping at any of our breathtaking state and national parks, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming… there’s seriously SO much that we can barely even begin because there will always be something amazing that accidentally gets left out! There are also activities like photography of our epic landscapes, watching the sun set over any of our lakes, and so much more - so get outside!
