Boating

Float your boat

With some of Colorado’s largest glacial lakes, Lake County is aptly named. Boat and fish on the shimmering blue waters of Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake. Or discover the ghost resort of Interlaken, once a summer haven for the wealthy and now a fascinating collection of turn-of-the-century buildings, via a special boat tour.

Aspen Whitewater Rafting (Twin Lakes Location)

759 CO-82, Twin Lakes, CO 81251  |  (970) 920-3511  |  Website >

        Aspen Whitewater Rafting makes Twin Lakes home with some of the best rafting in the country. Seasoned river runners test their mettle on the infamous rapids of the Pine Creek and Numbers sections.  Families love the majestic float through Browns Canyon National Monument. Don’t feel like rafting? Rent a standup paddleboard and paddle across Twin Lakes Reservoir to discover the ...

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        Colorado Fly Fishing Guides

        504 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461  |  (866) 908-7547  |  Website >

              Colorado Fly Fishing Guides is your genuine small-town fly shop and Leadville’s premier guide service for the Upper Arkansas River Valley. We specialize in walk/wade fly fishing trips and welcome all abilities. We offer two-hour, half-day, and full-day rates. Boat trips are also available. The Arkansas River has been designated Gold Medal water by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Leadville is home ...

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              Leadville Ranger District

              810 Front Street, Leadville, CO 80461  |  (719) 486-0749  |  Website >

                    The Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest can give you information on dispersed camping, hiking, fishing, boating, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, winter sports, fire bans, and more. Care for Colorado! Please always Check for Fire Restrictions -- and Follow Them!  Take Care with Fire  Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces And please take our Adventure by Nature ...

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                    Mt. Elbert Canoe & Kayak Rental

                    6451 Colorado 82, Twin Lakes, CO  |  310-245-0992  |  Website >

                          Rent a canoe or kayak and explore beautiful Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake! Enjoy it on the water! Mt. Elbert Canoe will supply the canoe, single/tandem kayak, instructions, car straps/pads, paddles, oars, life jackets, safety horn, anchor and PFDs. Walk-ins are always welcome but booking online ahead of time are recommended to assure you get a boat.  Rent for a ...

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                          SUP & Cycle

                          Twin Lakes SUP & Cycle, Colorado 82, Twin Lakes  |  ​970-420-0200  |  Website >

                                Have a great vacation with stand-up paddle board, kayaks and mountain bike rentals in the majestic Colorado high country. Quality equipment and amazing service. Flexible hours and rates, ranging from 2 hour rentals to weekly rentals. Knowledgeable staff and laid-back environment. Pet Friendly Come to us for these services: Paddle Board Rentals (single, double, multi-person and party barges) Single and Tandem ...

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                                Twin Lakes Interlaken Boat Tours

                                5585-5591 CO-82, Twin Lakes, CO 81251  |  (970) 379-3002  |  Website >

                                      Advance reservations required please visit the Twin Lakes Boat Tour Website Feel like an explorer while crossing Twin Lakes in a pontoon boat bound for Interlaken, a ghost resort on the lakes’ far shore that can only be reached by boat or by foot. On this narrated two-hour tour, enjoy the sparkling water and warm sun on some of Colorado's largest ...

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