On board with the paddleboarding trend? You’re in luck. You don’t have to go far from just about anywhere in metro Denver to find water where you can rent a stand up paddleboard.
Pro tip: Itap worth reserving your board in advance, especially on weekends when they tend to quickly get snapped up. And remember to use sunscreen.
On average, expect to pay $20 an hour (or $30 for two hours) to rent a paddleboard. Many outfitters offer lessons and classes.
Hours vary, so check with individual outfitters before you make plans for the day.
These four reservoirs near Denver offer paddleboard rentals.
Chatfield Reservoir
You can paddleboard on the reservoir or the nearby gravel pond.
Location: 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, 80125.
Admission: A day pass costs $8 per vehicle.
Outfitters that rent here: 5280 Paddle Sports, Colorado Watersports, Colorado SUP Sports, Surf’SUP Colorado
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Location: 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 80014
Admission: A day pass costs $9 per vehicle.
Outfitters that rent here: Rocky Mountain Paddleboard
Boulder Reservoir
Location: 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, 80301
Admission: Entry fee is $4 for ages 3 to 18; $7 for ages 19 to 59; and $5 for ages 60 and older.
Outfitters that rent here: Rocky Mountain Paddleboard
Aurora Reservoir
Location: 5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora, 80016
Admission: A day pass costs $10 per vehicle.
Outfitters that rent here: 5280 Paddle Sports, Rocky Mountain Paddleboard, Surf’SUP Colorado
