Colorado Under Par

Paddle / Watersports Venues in Colorado

Colorado may be landlocked, but its reservoirs, lakes and rivers keep paddlers busy. This page lists paddle and watersports venues, including reservoirs, marinas, boathouses, whitewater parks and outfitters that host stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, rowing and rafting.

The season is short and sweet. Lakes and reservoirs warm up from late spring into early fall, and river levels peak with snowmelt in late spring and early summer, which is prime time for whitewater. Water is cold year round at higher elevations, so plan for it. State parks generally require a parks pass, and inspection rules for boats and paddleboards help protect lakes from invasive species.

Open a venue to see its details and upcoming races, regattas and clinics. If you are hosting a paddle race, SUP yoga series or river festival, you can list your event free on Colorado Under Par.

Paddle / Watersports FAQ

When is the best time for whitewater in Colorado?
River flows usually peak in late spring and early summer with snowmelt. Later summer brings calmer water.

Can I paddleboard on Colorado reservoirs?
Yes, many reservoirs and lakes allow paddleboards. Check local rules, passes and inspection requirements first.

Are there paddle races in Colorado?
Yes, SUP and kayak races and regattas are held in summer. The venue pages above list what is coming up.

Centennial Park

Salida, CO

Planning a visit to Centennial Park? Below you will find venue details, amenities, and upcoming tournaments and events hosted here. Visit the Centennial Park website →…

Chatfield State Park

Littleton, CO

Planning a visit to Chatfield State Park? Below you will find venue details, amenities, and upcoming tournaments and events hosted here. Visit the Chatfield State Park…

Hosting an event at one of these venues? List it free on Colorado Under Par.

Apply for Event Management

Event Management Application (2027)
CUP manages 10 sporting events per season, and that is the cap.
Applications for the 2027 season are open now. Returning clients confirm their dates first, then remaining slots go to new clients. This is an application, not a booking, and it takes about 6 minutes.

Your organization

Who is hosting, and how we reach you.

Beneficiary

Only if the event raises money for a cause.

Your sporting event

The basics we need to judge fit.
Out-of-state note: our standard pricing covers events held in Colorado. Events outside Colorado are quoted individually with travel and on-site costs included.
Worth knowing before you submit: our fully-managed service starts at 100 people on site. Below that the economics do not work for either of us, so this is likely not a fit. You can still apply, and you can always list your sporting event on the CUP calendar instead.
This one gets a custom quote. Our standard service model covers single-day events with 100 to 160 people on site, including vendors. Larger fields and multi-day events still work, we just scope them and send a custom quote instead of a standard price.

What success looks like

So we can tell you straight whether we are the right team.

Budget and timing

Fully-managed service is a real line item. Straight answers save us both time.
A CUP engagement runs roughly 150 to 200 hours of planning, design, marketing and coordination, handled by one team from the first call to the final award. Applications need a real budget line for professional management, separate from venue, food and prizes.
Worth knowing before you submit: a fully-managed engagement sits above this range, so this is likely not a fit for 2027. You are welcome to apply anyway. If self-serve is the better move right now, you can list your sporting event and add promotion here: list your event.

Last bit

Then we will be in touch.

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