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.

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Inflatable Canoe Rental

Durango, CO

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

Red whitewater helmet

Whitewater Helmet Rental

Durango, CO

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

Blue life jacket

Type 5 PFD Rental

Durango, CO

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

Neoprene wetsuit

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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Jim Wade
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It was an amazing experience.Jared the guide stopped along the way and explained all the amazing sights that we came to. Highly recommend this trip to everyone.
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Christopher Teaf
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Excellent in every respect
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Cindy McCullough
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Our guide was Jay. He was great. Lots of beautiful views and a history lesson along the way. Thank you 🥰
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Kimber R
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Fantastic!!! The experienced guides made it especially enjoyable. Anthony D. went above and beyond to help coach and encourage me as a first time white water kayaker. He is awesome!! Highly recommend! Highlight of my trip!!
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Chris Joyce
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Peyton and Dillon were our guides for our trip. They were friendly and professional. We had a great time!
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Deanna Myers
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Our guide, Miles, was very knowledgeable. It was a great trip. Would give it 4.5 stars only because it wasn't a jeep and there were 11 people. We were all compatible, but that is not always the case with a group that large. Overall, the trip was great.
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Mr. Debatable
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Such an amazing trip today our tour guide miles was beyond amazing he answered every single one of my questions even though I had about 10,000. He was extremely knowledgeable and courteous and made our trip that much more memorable. I would highly recommend to anyone going to the area and I will definitely do another tour next time I visit
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Melody Urso
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I did the Mesa Verde Tour with lunch and Ann Rapp, our guide, was the best! She not only provided us with in-depth information, history and theories about the sites we were seeing, but also took a lot of time at some of the less “popular” dwellings so we could understand the varied communities. I can’t speak highly enough of our tour and I think this is an ideal way to experience a broader picture of Mesa Verde and its history.
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Krystal Folsom
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Tim paid close attention to our conversation on the way to the trail from Durango to Silverton Colorado and used what he learned about us to create the perfect off-roading experience. The route was exciting, scenic, and perfectly suited to our interests—a personal touch we truly appreciated. Even the snacks arrived at exactly the right moment! Tim made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely immersed in the adventure. It was a memorable experience from start to finish, and we highly recommend both Tim and Mild to Wild!
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Alan Phillips
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We had an absolutely great time! Tim was our tour guide and he was awesome! Tim was very personable, very informative and super nice. He made sure to keep us hydrated and was always at our need. I highly, highly recommend this tour, this guide and this company!

What are you waiting for? Call today (800) 567-6745 OR (970) 247-4789

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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