Spend Your Summer in the Water Around Denver

We’ve been enjoying the sunshine for a month now, and we simply can’t get enough. If you’re like us, you’re itching to get in the water and have a little fun. In that case, we’ve covered a few spots around town you can head to with your friends and family to enjoy the sweet days of summer.

Boating

If you’re wanting to go all out, then hitch your boat to your pickup and head to Barr Lake. It’s only 40 minutes outside of Denver and a reasonable destination for either a day trip or weekend camping stay. Make sure to pack a picnic to enjoy on your boat.

Rafting

Sometimes boating isn’t adventurous enough, and you have to kick it up a notch. In that case, grab a paddle and head up the mountains a bit further than Barr Lake and take a ride down nature’s natural roller coaster. We recommend making reservations with Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting for your trip. They’ll be able to supply you with gear, direction, and take you on an all-day rafting excursion.

Renting

When it comes to choosing your water activity, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. If you’re in that boat (pun intended), you should head to Confluence Park right in downtown where you can pick the water activity tailored to you. Here, you can choose from a kayak or canoe and spend your day meandering down the South Platte.