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Animas River Days presented by 4Corners Riversports

No public parking at Santa Rita Park. No dogs permitted. 40th Anniversary of Animas River Days is June 2-4, 2023, at Santa Rita Park. Cash prizes for competitors!

Animas River Days, Durango's Premier Whitewater Sporting Event, May 28-31, 2026

Free shuttle between La Plata County Fairgrounds, Transit Station, Santa Rita Park, and Cundiff Park (4CRS Takeout). Events include: boatercross, surf competition, kayak and SUP slalom, raft sprint, stand-up paddle boarding, freestyle kayak rodeos, etc. Festival information available at animasriverdays.com

11/05/2026

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Although floodwaters are slowly receding, this is just the beginning of the disaster for many families in our community. There are many ways to help from boots on the ground shovelling to monetary donations. Use this link: https://www.riversports.com/blogs/4crs/southwest-co-and-four-corners-region-disaster-relief (Also linked in our bio) to find ways to help.

10/26/2026

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10/23/2026

One for the river history books!

Who was boating here in 2005? Let’s hear those big-water stories!

The Animas is running at its highest flow in 30 years! The last time it was even close was in 2005, when it peaked at 8,550 cfs. Today’s USGS reading reached 8,700 cfs at 7:30 AM, and it may still rise!

This throwback photo shows Main Avenue Bridge on May 23, 2005, two days before that peak.

📷 Photo from Durango Bill’s blog, May 23, 2005: https://www.durangobill.com/AnimasRiverFlood.html

10/01/2026

Fun! Whose going?

Mark your calandars for the first screening of the short film, Snaggletooth Rapid: A Debris Flow & Whitewater History produced by Rig to Flip.

The film will be screened at Dolores River Brewery on Thursday, October 15 at 6PM. This is free and open to the public, but get there early for a good seat!

09/18/2026

Well, well, well… somebody turned the river back on.

07/30/2026

Animas River Days is a proud supporter of the 4CRS Paddle School!

07/16/2026

Protect the fishies!

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to voluntarily refrain from fishing along the Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers in the afternoons to alleviate stress on fish as water temperatures rise and water levels drop.

➡️ Read the full story: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/cpw-enacts-voluntary-fishing-closure-on-animas-san-juan-and-dolores-rivers/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

07/06/2026

What an inspiration for paddlers and adventurers everywhere. Congratulations, Kelsey!

Kelsey Pfendler launched from Monterey in May.
See more below

07/04/2026

Today we're celebrating the freedom to explore, paddle, play, and make memories on the rivers we love.

We hope you have a fun, safe, and unforgettable Independence Day!

06/17/2026

Whose going to FIBArk Whitewater Festival this weekend? Events start tomorrow! Full schedule: https://share.google/L7TiRywyuxXdTn4JV

With the unusually low water levels, the new FIBArk executive board has been thinking outside of the box about how to manage this year’s whitewater festival

Address

Whitewater Park 107 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO
81301

Website

http://animasriverdays.com/

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