Durango, Colorado has great rafting within the city limits.
This year the water will be pretty low, with a peak around 3,000 cubic feet per second, if we are lucky 😉 next year will probably be better! Get ready for ski season
At high water, above 2500 CFS commercial boats will flip and the rafting can be intense. At low water, below 700 CFS the rafting can be fun for families with young kids who are looking for a really mellow experience. Low water typically starts around the end of June and last the remainder of the summer
At low water, tubing is fun for everyone
Water levels in Durango, Colorado
High Water on the Animas River in Durango, Colorado is generally greater then 2000 CFS. The water is typically high on the Animas during May and June.
The medium flow lasts for about two weeks and ranges from 700-2000 CFS
Below 700 CFS is low on the Animas River
Current water levels on the USGS website for the Animas River in Durango, Colorado