Tubing/Paddle Boarding/Kayaking
DECKER’S OVERVIEW
Tubing & Paddle Boarding Decker’s
1. Always wear a life vest. It’s hard to judge how swiftly moving water is flowing, which is why authorities always recommend you – and specially your children – always wear a live vest.
2. Avoid high-level streams. Do not go into streams when they are running high or near bankfull. Those streams can be very dangerous.
3. Be weather-alert. Stay up-to-date with current weather conditions as well as stream conditions for the area where you’ll be tubing.
4. Know how to swim. You really should know how to swim in case you flip over. A life vest should not be your only option of stay afloat.
5. Wear a helmet. Our rivers are rocky and head injuries are common while tubing. Even a bike helmet will work.
6. Do not wear flip-flops. Don’t go into the river with loose-fitting shoes. Wear something with traction like aqua shoes or sneakers.
7. Leave valuables at home. If you have a medical condition, however, wear a medical
Access to Access
Deckers to Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground (Platte River Campground): 4 miles
Bridge Crossing Picnic Ground (Platte River Campground) to Scraggy View Picnic Ground: 4.2 miles
Scraggy View Picnic Ground to Willow Bend Picnic Ground: 1.8 miles
Willow Bend Picnic Ground to Confluence with North Fork: 6 miles
Total Mileage: 16 miles
Kayking Decker’s-Decker’s to Confluence, South Platte River (Class II–III)
Located below Cheesman Reservoir, this scenic stretch traverses the South Platte’s rolling granite terrain from the town of Decker’s to the confluence with the North Fork. Easy access and several fun rapids at moderate water levels make this a great beginner to intermediate run.
Put-in: Decker’s
Take-out: The confluence of the North and South forks (near South Platte)
Don’t Forget to Check the Flows! In our opinion, the optimal flow range for floating the South Platte through Decker’s, is from 200cfs-500cfs. Check the graph below to get the “Real Time” flow, for Decker’s.
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