Paddle Board Rentals – Crested Butte, Colorado
Spend the day at a lake, or gear up for a river trip!
Rent a paddle board and take the crew to lake Irwin for the day. Better yet, book a trip to paddle board down the Slate River! The Float Shack will supply all the gear, knowledge and locations for you to have the best experience paddle boarding in Crested Butte.
Paddle Boarders on the Slate River Crested Butte, Colorado
About Us
The Float-Shack has been serving Crested Butte and the Upper Gunnison Valley since 2016. Our motto: “Easy SUP rentals!” Book a trip with us and see why we are Crested Butte’s favorite paddle board rental and delivery service!
Lake Irwin, Crested Butte, Colorado
Plan Your Perfect Trip With Us
- Select the BOOK NOW button.
- Choose an available date to paddle board.
- Multi-Person or Single paddle board selection is next.
- Set your delivery address.
Slate River
Enjoy a 5.5-mile gentle float just outside of town. Put in at Pyramid Ave. and take out at Skyland Country Club (Brush Creek Road).
Lake Irwin
Only a few miles from downtown, Lake Irwin offers 25 surface acres to paddle board.
Lost Lake
Lost Lake Slough – picnic and camping with drive up acess. Dollar Lake and Lost Lake are easy hiking located behind the Slough.
Emerald Lake
Continue up a few miles past Gothic townsite, Emerald Lake offers stunning views and breathtaking blue water!
Services
Stand Up Paddle Board Package
Individual paddle board packages starting at $50. Includes PFD, paddle and leash.
Family-Sized Paddle Board Package
Multi-person paddle boards. Holds up to 900lbs. $155 Daily rate includes 4 PFDs and 4 SUP paddles!
Inflatable Kayak – 2 Person
2 Person inflatable kayak. Starting at $89. Includes 2 PFDs and 2 kayak paddles.
FAQ
What is your paddle board package?
All rented paddle boards will come with a adjustable SUP paddle, PFD (personal flotation device), fins and leash. SUP backpacks and pumps available upon request.
Are your rented paddle boards inflatable?
Yes, the Float-Shack only rents inflatable paddle boards. Your paddle board will arrive to you fully inflated. You may request your paddle boards to be delivered deflated. We will bring you a manual pump to inflate your paddle boards. Full inflation at 15 P.S.I. can be achieved in 10-15 minutes per paddle board.
Is my child old enough to paddle board alone?
The Float-Shack has rented to many young children. We have smaller paddle boards, child and youth specific PFD’s (Personal flotation device). As their parents, you will be a better judge of each child’s athletic ability.
May I bring my dog paddle boarding?
The Float-Shack loves dogs! We can recommend many places for you to enjoy the day paddle boarding with your furry friend. However, we must inform everyone that dogs are not recommended to paddle board on the Slate River.
How far in advance do I need to make a reservation for paddle board rentals?
The Float-Shack has lots of paddle boards to rent, however during peak season we tend to get fully booked up. To guarantee paddle boards during your stay in Crested Butte, we recommend to place your reservation well in advance using our secure online reservation system.
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