River Rafting Permit Requirements

The purpose of the Commercial River Outfitter Permit is to enable the City to work with the commercial river outfitter companies to minimize the industry’s impacts on the community, while maintaining the industry’s viability.  

Designated put-in and take-out for commercial outfitters:  

• 33rd Street and East 3rd Avenue
  
• 29th Street and East 3rd Avenue
  
• 9th Street and Roosa Avenue
• Santa Rita Park; Cundiff Park
  
• High Bridge
  
• Dallabetta Park

River Outfitters are required annually to submit a permit application to the Parks and Recreation Department prior to the first commercial trip of the season.  

Required permit submittal includes: 

• Commercial River Outfitter Application
• Colorado State Parks River Outfitter License
• Certificate of Insurance Naming the City as Additional Insured
• City of Durango Business License
• City of Durango Special Use Permit (when applicable). 

An annual permit fee is also required.