10 miles and 7 Class III rapids through a national monument. The most popular trip on the Arkansas.
Book a Private Boater Shuttle on the Arkansas River
$40–$90 per vehicle
Trip Type
Shuttle
Activity Level
N/A
River Section
Multiple Sections
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Overview
Salida River Adventures runs vehicle shuttles for private boaters on the Arkansas River from April 15 to September 30. Shuttles cost $40 to $90 per vehicle, depending on the section.
Leave your car at the put-in and our shuttle drivers will drive it to the take-out, so it's waiting for you when you get off the river.
Every shuttle needs a signed SRA liability release before we move your vehicle. Vehicle owners must carry their own insurance; SRA isn't liable for damage to or theft of the vehicle.
Who it's for
Private boaters running their own trip on the Arkansas who want their vehicle waiting at the take-out.
Highlights
- $40–$90 per vehicle, depending on section
- April 15 to September 30
- Liability release required before your shuttle
N/A
Rapids Class
Trip Highlights
What's Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what's included on this trip.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Highlights - Included).
- One short line per item.
What to Expect
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what guests can expect to see and do.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Highlights - What to Expect).
- One short line per item.
Your day, step by step
1Sign your release and park
1
Sign your release and park
Sign the SRA liability release, then leave your vehicle at the put-in and launch your own trip.
- A signed release is needed before we move your vehicle
- Vehicle owners must carry their own insurance
2We move your vehicle
2
We move your vehicle
While you're on the river, one of our shuttle drivers drives your vehicle to your take-out.
- $40 to $90 per vehicle, depending on the section
- Runs April 15 to September 30
3It's waiting at the take-out
3
It's waiting at the take-out
Get off the river and your vehicle is there, ready to load up and head home.
- Call (719) 626-1350 to set up your shuttle
What's Included
Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of everything included in the price.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Included).
- One short line per item.
Not Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of things that are not included.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Not Included).
- One short line per item.
What to Bring
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what guests should bring.
- Fill it in in the CMS (What to Bring).
- One short line per item.
Water levels & Season
Season
🌊
April 15, 2027
– September 30, 2027
Departures
⛅
By arrangement
CONTENT NEEDED: This is a note about water levels on this stretch and the best time of the season to go. Fill it in in the CMS (Water Levels and Season).
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