
Welcome to 4Corners Riversports
Located on the banks of the Animas River in Durango, CO.
We’ve been helping folks enjoy their local water ways for over 35 years. We are a full service paddle sports retail store, paddle school, and rental center. Our knowledgeable staff are dedicated paddlers with extensive experience and knowledge of the gear that we offer. We strive to provide the highest quality of service, information and education for all types of paddle sports, from flat water to Class V whitewater and everything in between.
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Raft Bimini
Vendor:Coyote River GearRegular price $699.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $699.00 -
146DD Expedition Package
Vendor:AIRE5.0 / 5.0
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Regular price $10,099.00Regular priceUnit price / per$10,999.99Sale price $10,099.00 -
Brewer 3.0
Vendor:Astral5.0 / 5.0
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Regular price $125.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $125.00 -
Monarch Package
Vendor:BadfishRegular price $599.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $599.00 -
Indus High Float Rescue PFD
Vendor:AstralRegular price $375.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $375.00 -
KlingOn Bungee Skirt
Vendor:Immersion Research5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
Regular price $240.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $240.00 -
Colorado Duffel
Vendor:WatershedRegular price $269.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $269.00 -
Powder-Coated Aluminum Drybox
Vendor:Rio Craft4.8 / 5.0
(4) 4 total reviews
Regular price From $349.95Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price From $349.95

Paddle School
Here at 4Corners Paddle School, we have been dedicated to sharing our passion for river with as many people as possible since we began offering classes in the 1980’s!

Local Rivers & Flows
River Gauges
Local Flows
- Animas below Silverton
- Animas @ Tall Timber Resort
- Animas in Durango
- Animas @ 4CRS
- Animas in Farmington
- Vallecito
- Piedra
- Mineral Creek @ Silverton (South Mineral approx. 1/2 gauge flow)
- Dolores @ Dolores
- Dolores below McPhee
- Dolores @ Slickrock
- San Juan @ Pagosa Springs
- San Juan Near Bluff, UT
- Westwater
- Chama
- Black Canyon & Gunnison Gorge
- Taos Box
- Rio Pueblo
- Embudo Creek
- Arkansas Browns Canyon
- Bailey Canyon
- Gore
- Green River @ Green River
- Salt River
- Grand Canyon @ Lee’s Ferry
- Black Boxes – San Rafael near Green River
Statewide Streamflow Tables
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Montana
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Utah
- West Virginia
NOAA Flow Forecasts
River Trip Checklist
Boats
Rafts:- Boat
- Frame
- Oar locks and spare
- Oars / Spare(s)
- Straps
- Cooler
- Drybox
- Cargo Floors/Gear nets
- Drop Bags
- Pump
- Repair Kit
- Bail bucket / bilge pump (for standard floor boats)
- Spare PFD
- Throwbag / Bowline / Fliplines
- Umbrella / Bimini
- Water guns / toys
- First Aid kit (1 minor kit on every boat/ 1 major kit per group)
- Pin kit
- Helicopter Emergency Landing Signal (Grand Canyon requirement)
- Emergency signal mirror
- Sand Stake / Hammer
- Medium sized climbing camalot / nut (for anchoring to rock walls)
- Boat
- Paddle / Spare / Handpaddles (1 spare for every ~3 kayaks)
- Spray Skirt
- Floatbags
- Small drybag(s)
- Throwbag
- Small first aid kit
- Pin kit
- Boat / outfitting
- Paddles / Spares
- Float bags
- Throwbag
- Dry barrels
- Bilge pump / Bail bucket
- Small first aid kit
- Repair kit
- Pin Kit
Camp/Kitchen
Cooking / Kitchen:- Table(s)
- Kitchen shelter
- Stove(s)
- Propane / Fuel
- Pots / Pans / Griddles
- Dutch Oven(s) / Charcoal
- Coffee press / percolator
- Lantern(s)
- Cooking utensils / can opener
- Plate / Cup / Bowl / Silverware (1 set per person)
- Spice kit / oil / sugar / salt, etc.
- Camp Cookbook
- Hand sanitizer / bleach wipes / paper towels
- Trash bags / containers
- Can smasher
- Firepan
- Ground cloth
- Small shovel
- Waterproof matches / lighters
- Water Jugs (at least 1 gallon per person per day)
- Water purifier
- Dish buckets
- Dish drying bag
- Soap & Bleach
- Dish scrubs
- Strainer
- Toilet / groover
- Wag bags (toilet alternative. Not accepted on all permitted rivers)
- Chemicals
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand wash station
Personal Gear: (very subjective, varies by trip length and temperature)
On the river:- Dry / Splash gear
- Thermal layers (2 sets, NO COTTON)
- Base layers / swim wear (2 sets, NO COTTON)
- River shoes / booties
- PFD (Type III or V, 1 spare per group, coast guard tag must be readable)
- River Knife
- Helmet
- Gloves / Pogies
- Day drybag (for extra / dry layers, snacks, etc)
- Pelican case for camera, etc
- River Guide Books
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses with Chums straps
- Sunscreen
- Tent / Bivy
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Large Drybags (enough to fit all your stuff)
- Camp Chairs
- Headlamp / flashlight
- Camp clothes (2+ full sets, cotton discouraged)
- Thermal wear / Jackets / Fleece
- Rain gear
- Hiking shoes & sandals
- Hat(s) (Fleece, sun)
- Toiletries kit (tooth brush, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, tweezers, nail clippers, etc.)
- Personal first aid (ibuprofen, bandaids, anti-diuretics, etc)
- Camp Games
- Speaker
- Books
From the Blog
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End of Season Sale 2025
Our end-of-season sale includes big savings on ALL NEW INVENTORY. Plus, used boats, boards, and gear are on SALE.
End of Season Sale 2025
Our end-of-season sale includes big savings on ALL NEW INVENTORY. Plus, used boats, boards, and gear are on SALE.
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Whitewater Demo Boat Sale - Wednesday, August 13th
Join us for our annual Whitewater Demo Kayak Sale, starting Wednesday August 13th at 9:30am! This event is both online and in-store, and is first-come first-served (i.e. no you cannot...
1 commentWhitewater Demo Boat Sale - Wednesday, August 13th
Join us for our annual Whitewater Demo Kayak Sale, starting Wednesday August 13th at 9:30am! This event is both online and in-store, and is first-come first-served (i.e. no you cannot...
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LiquidLogic Torque Review
Tony Miely, owner at 4Corners Riversports, recently took the Torque for a test run in the Roaring Fork Valley. He breaks down what he likes about the newest LiquidLogic addition,...
LiquidLogic Torque Review
Tony Miely, owner at 4Corners Riversports, recently took the Torque for a test run in the Roaring Fork Valley. He breaks down what he likes about the newest LiquidLogic addition,...
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Pyranha Reactr Walkthrough and Review
Adam Wetherell, 4Corners Shipping and Warehouse Manager, recently ripped Brown’s Canyon in the Reactr, and he has a few thoughts. In our latest YouTube video, he provided an overview of...
Pyranha Reactr Walkthrough and Review
Adam Wetherell, 4Corners Shipping and Warehouse Manager, recently ripped Brown’s Canyon in the Reactr, and he has a few thoughts. In our latest YouTube video, he provided an overview of...