Paddle Board, Kayak, Tube Rentals & More

River Equipment Rentals in Durango, CO

About Rentals

Mild to Wild offers a variety of equipment rentals for the independent buccaneer in all of us! We offer rentals in Durango, CO.  Keep in mind you’ll be in charge of everything from determining the best puts-in and take-out, to transporting and pumping up the gear, to shuttling your own vehicle.  If this sounds like too much work, we can do it for you— check out our guided trips here!

Available rentals include:

Rental Item

Full-Day Price

Single Inflatable Kayak$50.00
Double Inflatable Kayak$95.00
Inflatable Canoe$95.00
Standup Paddle Board$50.00
Single Person Tube$25.00
Whitewater Helmet$10.00
Neoprene Wetsuit Package$25.00
Type 5 PFD$20.00

How To Use Inflatable Kayak, Paddle Board And Tube Rentals

Inflatable Kayak - Lower Animas - Mild to Wild Raft

Durango Rental Options

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Single Person Tube Rental

Durango, CO

Reserve a single person river tube to float down the Lower Animas River. PFD included in the rental. $25 per day for single tube.

Stand Up Paddle Boards Durango - Mild to Wild

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 kayaking on the animas river by the high school bridge in Durango

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.

Inflatable Canoe Rental

Durango, CO

Two person inflatable canoe rental. Includes paddles, PFD, Patch Kit, & Pump. $95 per day.

Whitewater Helmet Rental

Durango, CO

Reserve a whitewater helmet rental. $10.00 per day per helmet.

Type 5 PFD Rental

Durango, CO

Reserve an individual type 5 PFD rental. $20.00 per day per PFD.

Neoprene Wetsuit Package

Durango, CO

Reserve a Neoprene wetsuit package, or just the wetsuit. Package includes Farmer John style wetsuit and wetsuit boots.

Pick Up & Return Times

Rental pick ups are scheduled on the hour between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All rentals must be returned by 5 PM. If not returned by this time, you will be charged a rental fee for the following day.

If you’re late to pick up your rental, you may overlap with a guided tour which means you’ll have to wait until those guests are helped. We stagger the pick-up times to avoid this, so try to be punctual to save yourself from time spent on deck!

What’s Included With Rentals

  • Inflatable Rental Kayak Includes: Cost includes kayak, paddle, pump, patch kit, and PFD
  • Paddleboard Rental Includes: Paddleboard, paddle, fins, pump, patch kit, and PFD
  • Single Tube Rental Includes: PFD and inflated tube

Map

Access Points for the Lower Animas River

Put-In

Take-Out

32nd Street (limited parking)9th Street Bridge
29th Street at Memorial ParkSanta Rita Park
Behind the Recreation CenterHigh Bridge (before Walmart)
Santa Rita ParkAcross the river from Home Depot

Our Client Reviews from Google

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Sandra Perez
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We booked a tour of Mesa Verde for a full day. Arrived at 8:00; returned at 4:30. The day was not a blue bird sky day - we had clouds, drizzle, rain and grey but the experience was surreal. Overlooks of amazing architecture in the cliffs, pit adobes in the corn fields, storage of grain in the cliffs - all viewed easily from the road and overlooks. Easily seen but not easily understood. That’s where our tour guide, Jay was an incredible asset. He added so much to our viewing of these spaces that we will take away incredible knowledge of the Pueblan People. And then the tour of the Palace. WOW! In fact, WOW was the word of the day! Jay was the best of the best. I have gone with Viator before and have not been disappointed. They pick the best tour companies in the area. Thanks Jay for a wonderful experience.
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R C
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Eli was amazing!!!! Well guided and have to say we were the only boat to have one maybe two people go overboard! Haha! But seriously, calm, knowledgeable and fun!
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Deb Terry
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From start to finish our guide, Tim made sure that we had the absolute best experience on the Jeep tour! The sites that he took us to, the information he gave us ensured a memory of a lifetime! Highly recommend!
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Crystal Lemmons
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The half day kayak trip was an adventure worth experiencing. Eli was our guide and was helpful and enjoyable.
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R Di Wu
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Hannah our guide was amazing!! She took expert care of two moms and our 5 and 7 year old kids!! All the other guides played water gun battle with our kids the whole trip!! Paton was the other guide and I forgot the other names 😭 everyone was awesome 😀 Highly recommend!! We also tried Tom's for Canadian food like the guides recommended and it was delicious!!! Thank you!!! Will be back!!!
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Oleksii Misiura
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First time on the rafting, and i received best experience, highly recommend this place to visit Special thanks to the instructors Eli, Hannah and Payton, best guy's!
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Really emotional and fun trip, thanks to all team. Everyone should try kayaking
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Trey Walker
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Creed and Peyton were awesome guides! Would highly recommend checking out this place.
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Peyton was an awesome guide! Beautiful scenery and so much fun!

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

Full payment is required at the time of reserving.

Card Authorization

At check out time, we authorize your credit card for the replacement cost of the rental item. Upon return of the item, we release the card authorization. If the rental item has damage, you will be charged the repair or replacement amount.

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).

Cancellation Policy

All rentals are final. There will be no refunds.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
  • Rain jacket
  • Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps (no flip flops or crocs!)
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Water bottle
  • Camera with waterproof case

Add Ons for Spring & Fall Months 

  • Wetsuits (available for rent)
  • Wetsuit boots all season (available for rent)
  • Fleece & Splash Jacket
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Important Considerations

Inflatable Kayaking Tips

Inflatable Kayak Tips
  • No open container of alcohol 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 onshore 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.
  • All rentals are final. There will not be any refunds.

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