Can you bring your own kayak to Rainbow river State park?


Can you bring your own kayak to Rainbow river State park? Visitors may launch privately owned canoes and kayaks from the headsprings launch area but should be prepared to port their vessel 1,800 feet from the parking area to the launch area. There is no vehicle access to the river within the park.


Can you bring your own float to Rainbow River?

Hole, you cannot bring your own tube. For Rainbow Springs State Park, you can bring your own float, however, the price is the same regardless.


Can I bring my own kayak to Yellowstone National Park?

The park requires all watercraft (including angler float tubes and paddle boards) to have a Yellowstone National Park Aquatic Invasive Species inspection and boat permit before launching in any Yellowstone waters. Any watercraft with evidence of quagga or zebra mussels will be prohibited from launching.


Can you rent kayaks at Rainbow Springs?

Guest Services Inc. provides rental equipment for canoes and kayaks from the Rainbow Springs launch site for guests to enjoy on the Rainbow River.


Do you have to pay to get into Rainbow Springs?

There is no parking fee however there is a $2.00 State Park Admission Fee per person.


Can you bring your own kayak to Blue Springs?

You can enter Blue Spring State Park and launch from there. Keep in mind paddleboards, kayaks and canoes are only allowed in the swimming area before 11am and after 5pm. For park launches, we recommend driving past the first parking lot (on your right) to the one closer to the river.


What is the hardest river in the world to kayak?

Terminator – Futaleufú River, Chile It is an exhilarating whitewater power storm of turquoise champagne like water. The Class 4/5 Terminator section, which some experienced kayakers call the most difficult commercially run rapid in the world, is 6 miles and it takes about 3 hours.