Durango Tube Rentals
Mild to Wild offers tube rentals from our Durango location. For those looking for a little local flavor, tubing down the Animas River is a great summer activity!
Tube rentals include:
- Tube
- PFD (aka life jacket)
- Hand paddle fins
- Patch kit
- Pump
- Option to pick up inflated or deflated
Tube rentals are $20 per day. All rentals must be returned by 5:30 PM on the last day of the rental period.
Our Client Reviews from Google
Posted on Bob Hoffman2025-10-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles was entertaining and very knowledgeable. He made the trip fun and worthwhile. I would use MILD to Wild nest time in the area.Posted on Burt T2025-10-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I had a Mesa Verde van tour in late October with Miles. He provided outstanding information about the archeology, indigenous peoples, terrain, climate throughout our tour. I also called the phone line and spoke with Tim about hiking opportunities in the Durango area. He listened and gave us effective guidance. This company provides excellent service!Posted on Kim Reynolds2025-10-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our full day tour in the Mesa Verde area was breathtaking. Got to see parts of the world that will just blow your mind. We were particularly happy with our tour guide, Jay who really knew the history and geology of the area and gave us insights into history that we had not understood before.Posted on Natalie Norman2025-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience on our Mesa Verde National Park tour! They had to make some last-minute itinerary changes due to park staffing/government shutdown, but we still had a great time! Our tour guide Jay was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. He quickly felt like one of our family as we ventured out to the high desert. He made a point to connect with all of us, but he went out of his way to personally interact with our 2 daughters (10 and 12) and made the experience special for them. They learned so much! He was also very helpful when some of us weren't feeling so great at the high altitude! I would book with this company again in a heartbeat, especially if I could get a tour with Jay!! Thanks for the lifetime memories. What a beautiful area!Posted on Allison Posell2025-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles was amazing, knowledgeable, and made sure that the unexpected weather and flooding in the area did not keep us from having a good experience. Thank you for the great service recovery and adventure!Posted on Casey Mast2025-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cat was our tour guide, and we had a great Jeep tour with the Trails and Rails – Jeep Tour & Train Package. We explored in Silverton area by Jeep and saw a ghost/mining town near the head in the Animas River. The views were amazing!Posted on Brenda Stewart2025-10-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles was an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable with a fun sense of humor. He was flexible and good natured and passed his love of the mountains on to us. The tour was one of the highlights of our entire week. Brenda StewartPosted on 2 Nomads2025-10-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a tour guide. My company hired Jay, with Mild to Wild as our step on guide. Jay was a wealth of information. He was great with my passengers. We all loved him.Posted on jenner finley2025-10-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just got off the Jeep tour with Jay as our guide. What a day and what a guide!! We’ll be riding the train back from Silverton - best combination. Don’t miss out and request Jay to show you waterfalls!Posted on Mike Bazar2025-10-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved it. Awesome adventure. Definitely mild and WILD!!!
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Payments & Cancellations
Payment
Full payment is required at the time of reserving. If not returned by 5:30 PM on the last day of your rental period, you will be charged a rental fee for the following day. If the rental item has damage, you will be charged the repair or replacement amount.
Cancellation
All rentals are final. There will be no refunds.
Fees
In addition to the listed cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Tips for Your tubing Adventure
Animas River ACCESS POINTS
- Oxbow Park (not highly recommended for tubes)
- 32nd Street
- Behind the Recreation Center
- 29th Street Memorial Park
- 9th Street Bridge
- Santa Rite Park
- High Bridge (before Walmart)
- Across the river from Home Depot
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
- Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing
- Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps
- Hat
- Waterproof bag
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Water bottle
- Camera with waterproof case
Important Considerations
- Tubing can be hard work especially at lower water levels. There can be a lot of rocks to avoid and difficulties in finding the deepest channels.
- The lower the water is, the more challenging it is. A better option is often a guided inflatable kayak trip. The guide will navigate you through the passable channels and your shuttle is taken care of!
- No open containers of alcohol are allowed on the river.
- No glass containers.
- Pack out all trash and dispose of it in the proper receptacle.
- Dogs must be on a leash on shore and dog waste must be cleaned up.
- Respect private property and do not trespass.
- Be polite and courteous to others on and near the river.
- When approaching anglers, move away to the opposite side of the river to pass.
Lower Animas River – Rental Takeouts
Other Rental Options
Stand-Up Paddle Board Rental
Durango, CO
Take the SUP to a calm section of the river, or to a mountain lake. Enjoy a fun new water activity and get a great core workout! SUP rental includes paddle, PFD, fins, & pump. $50 for full day.
Inflatable Kayak Rental
Durango, CO
Single or Double Inflatable Kayak rental. Includes paddles, PFD, Patch Kit, & Pump. $50 per day for single kayak. $95 per day for double kayaks.
All Rentals
Durango, CO
Check out all the equipment we have available to rent!