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949 E 2nd Ave
Durango, CO
81301-5109
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Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Monday - Friday
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970-375-5000 Phone
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Parks & Recreation
Commercial River Outfitters
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
| Listed below are river access/circulation maps for the 33rd Street put-in and the 29th Street put-in at Memorial Park. | |
| 33rd & E 3rd River Access | 29th Street River Access |
| River Outfitters are required annually to submit a Commercial River Outfitter Permit Application to the Parks and Recreation Department prior to the first commercial trip of the season. | |
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At the end of the Boating season, the city requests each outfitter to fill out the Animas River Utilization Report. | |
- 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.
Outfitter Links:
City of Durango Business License
Colorado State Parks River Outfitter Licensing
Commercial Outfitters Permit Application (Print Version)
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