Default

Canoeing in Colorado

Canoeing Trips in Colorado

Colorado hosts many beautiful alpine lakes and reservoirs with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado's views and mountain lakes await you to explore and have an adventure! Find canoeing trips in Colorado for every level of canoeist. Whether you're looking for a guided trip, canoe rentals, self-guided, day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a canoe trip in Colorado for you! If you've paddled Colorado before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!

Planning the trip of a lifetime? Check out these safe paddling tips and always wear your life jacket


- Brought to you by the Water Sports Foundation and the SFRBTF administered by the U.S. Coast Guard -

Add Your Own Trip

Trip Category

Guide to Canoeing in Colorado

Read on for guides to planning your own canoeing trip to Colorado, seeking out an outfitted trip, connecting with other Colorado paddlers, and many other resources! Find info or stories for any of the below CO-based paddling destinations:

  • Trout Lake
  • Navajo Reservoir
  • Colorado River (rapids in the upper parts)
  • Shadow Mountain Lake
  • Sylvan Lake
  • Platte River

Canoeing Locations in Colorado

If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in Colorado! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!

Plan a Canoeing Trip in Colorado

Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout Colorado and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Colorado community trip reports below:

Have you paddled in Colorado? Post Your Trip and share with the community!

Articles about Colorado Paddling

Applying the Principles of Leave no Trace

In the 30-odd years that the phrase has been in widespread use, "Leave No Trace" has emerged as the mantra for a generation of outdoor recreation fans. From signs in National Parks Service campsites, to posters in gear shops, the concept of "leave only footprints, take only memories" has defined the outdoor experience for millions of people worldwide.

Connect with Canoers in Colorado

Looking to connect with other paddlers in Colorado? Below are a number of resources to help get you started:

Canoeing in Colorado