Full Day Watersport Rentals

Rent a float tube, available daily (to use in the Above Salida @ Big Bend launch site to below Salida @ Salida East). The Salida river park is easy walking up and down for playing in the waves. You can book a vehicle shuttle with our Arkansas river shuttle service to get your vehicle upstream or down to one of the nearby AHRA (Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area) access points to avoid the walk and see the beautiful Arkansas Valley float on by. Tubes are the most basic of watercraft, and they have the least amount of performance of any of our rentals. They are the simplest way to go for a leisurely float, but also the least maneuverable. All rentals include a PFD (personal flotation device) and a helmet. Other accessories are available as add-ons.

Many people will take tubes and do laps in the Salida river park using the Riverside Walking path, while others may venture to go for a point to point float from an access point. PFD and Helmet included.

Rent a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) for high mountain lake touring, river surfing, or flatwater cruising the local lakes and reservoirs. Whether you are seeking adventure down the rapids, or just want to go for a leisurely cruise down one of the calmer stretches of the Arkansas River near Salida, we have a variety of paddleboard rentals for your needs. Please let us know if you will require tie down straps for your paddleboard/s as well as any of the other available add-ons.

Included in the cost of the rental:
* PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
* Helmet
* Paddle
* Leash

6+ People

Do you want the fastest multi-person craft on the river? This could be just the board for you. With room for 6 comfortably and many many more if you just want a floating lake dock. These boards will accelerate you faster than any other paddle powers craft on the river. An experienced SUP captain is a must, and don’t be afraid to take a knee when paddling through the rough stuff. If you want an experienced SUP captain we have guided tours available as well.

• This rental includes 2 PFDs, Helmets, and Paddles.
• Any additional persons equipment would be available add-ons
• Additional cost: Your Vehicle shuttled on the Arkansas River sections & cost varies with the arrangement (SEE Shuttle page).
• Tie-down straps available to rent or use: (often wise to just deflate it at the end of your trip, just don’t drag it around!).
• Dry bags large and small.

Perfect for 2-4 people or furry companions.

The Hyside Mini-Me raft rentals are small, maneuverable, light, and incredibly stable! These boats will take care of you, all you have to do is keep them straight and paddle hard. This is a great way to get into self-guided rafting and whitewater. Suitable for 2-4 passengers comfortably these boats can take you, your friends (furry ones included) on an amazing tour of whatever section of the Arkansas River you decide to paddle. Each boat includes PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), Helmets, and Paddles enough for 2 people. Let the Mini rafts take you for a memorable adventure in a safe and stable yet supremely playful manner.

Perfect for 2-4 people or furry companions.

The Hyside Mini-Max raft rentals are small, maneuverable, light, and incredibly stable! These boats will take care of you, all you have to do is keep them straight and paddle hard. This is a great way to get into self-guided rafting and whitewater. Suitable for 2-4 passengers comfortably these boats can take you, your friends (furry ones included) on an amazing tour of whatever section of the Arkansas River you decide to paddle. Each boat includes PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), Helmets, and Paddles enough for 2 people. Let the Mini rafts take you for a memorable adventure in a safe and stable yet supremely playful manner.

Each rental includes PFDs, Helmets, and Paddles enough for 2 people. If you’ll need additional passenger PPE (Personal Protective Equipment – PFD, Helmet, Paddle), please reserve it with your raft rental so that we can be sure to have it readily available.

Please be sure that you have an experienced boat captain and qualified paddlers for your desired section. If there is any doubt, check out our daily guided raft trips on all sections of the Arkansas River.

We have 12′ fishing oar-rafts and an optional add-on 16′ trailer available for rent!

Inflatable Kayaks (IK or ducky) are a super fun and safe way to navigate the Arkansas River. The Hyside Paddilac I that we use are the most stable and durable personal crafts on the market. Appropriate for people of all shapes, sizes and ability levels, these boats are top of the line, and they perform better than any other duckies on the river. If you want to run whitewater, or just go for a leisurely float this is the craft for you. Often they make a great companion craft to stand up paddle boarders due to their added gear capacity.

A double-sided paddle, PFD (Personal Flotation Device), and Helmet are included in the cost.

Double Duckies Paddilac II is the same stable craft with 2 seats and 3 more feet in length for either another person or more gear or perhaps a cooler.

Our Paddilac Kayaks are the very best inflatable kayaks on the market, and will provide you with the safest, most stable, secure, and fun of any inflatable kayak rental you will find on the Arkansas River. These boats are the best PWC (Personal Water Craft) available in the world!

Need an extra PFD or two? We’ve got you covered!

Need a PFD and helmet for your adventures on the water? We’ve got you covered!

Stay warm on the cooler days with a wetsuit and rafting booties. Farmer John or Jane style wetsuits ? long legs, no arms. Zip-up neoprene boots.