Rifle provides a boat ramp for those looking to float the Colorado River and put-in or take-out in town. There are additional put-in and take-out locations on the Colorado River within a quick drive, these locations include: Grizzly Creek, Two Rivers, South Canyon, Tibbits/Dinosaur, New Castle, Silt, and Parachute. Visitors can use their own water crafts to explore the river or link up with one of the many guide companies throughout the area.