Colorado River Weekend 2026 (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Colorado River Weekend - September 18 - 21, 2026!

Join us for the last river weekend of 2026 on the Colorado River!

We have reserved the two group sites at Pumphouse and looking forward to a fun weekend for all! Come on Friday, stay until Monday. Must pay the BLM for day use at the kiosk upon entry.

Important: Please register each individual separately, including all family (including minors) or group members. This helps us accurately track attendance and coordinate our volunteers effectively.

Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash and picked up after!

Participants will be required to pay a $10 parking fee on-site per vehicle per night to the Pumphouse Recreation Area. This will give you access to park at the campground overnight and park at the boat launches / take-out both days. BRING CASH!

Potential for runs on the Upper Colorado below Pumphouse and Lower Blue depending on flows.

Planning to bring back the Saturday night pot luck dinner to show our community spirit. Interested in a dutch oven cooking. We are considering a dutch oven competition for the pot luck....

More details to follow, but please register to confirm your spot!

Any questions, please email Chris Zeller and include CO Weekend in the subject.

Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

Cruise - Pumphouse, Colorado River, Class II+ (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (John Leventhal), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

As events get closer, we will reach out to those who have signed up and confirm details of the activity.

A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

There is no instruction available during the cruise. Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river.

You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

Colorado Whitewater upcoming events

Colorado River Weekend 2026 (09/18/2026)

Cruise - Pumphouse, Colorado River, Class II+ (09/18/2026)