On board with the ? 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: It’s 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.
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.
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Location: 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, 80014
Admission: A day pass costs $9 per vehicle.
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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.
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Location: 5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora, 80016
Admission: A day pass costs $10 per vehicle.
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(in Bear Creek Lake Park)
Location: 15600 W Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80465
Admission: $10
On-Site outfitter: Soda Lakes Marina Boat Rentals, $20 per hour
Location: 461 County Road 26, Longmont, CO 80504
Admission: $8 daily vehicle fee, or $2 bicycle/ walk-in fee
Outfitter that rent here: arting at $20
Location: 267 Marina Road, Frisco, CO 80433
Admission: free entry
On-site outfitter: Frisco Bay Marina, 2 hours for $35, after that $10 each hour. Long-term rental option below.
Location: 4314 Shoreline Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80447
Admission: $7/vehicle
On-site outfitter: Inlet Bay Marina, $20/hour
Location: 1170 Big Thompson Ave
Admission: free
On-site outfitter:
Location: 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439
Admission: If you bring your own board you will be charged a daily fee of $4 or have the option of purchasing a season Park Pass for $35.
On-site outfitter: , $17 per hour
Open from April 1 through Nov. 1 for you to bring a board. Boating permits required:
Sloan’s Lake Park: Sheridan Blvd & W 17th Ave
Rocky Mountain Lake Park: 3301 W 46th Ave
Berkeley Park: 46th Ave & Sheridan Blvd
Smith Lake at Washington Park: S Downing St & E Louisiana Ave
Ferril Lake at City Park: 17th Ave & Colorado Blvd
Places to rent paddle boards for extended periods of time
Some outfitters will let you grab a board or two to take on a trip with you. Here are a few places to check out.
2373 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, 303-433-3676
700 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80128, 720-215-8900
851 Sante Fe Drive Space #104, Denver, CO 80204, 303-472-3355
6921 County Hwy 73, Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-674-5100
908 N Summit Blvd, Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-1548
