Forms, Regulations and Statutes

Application, licensing, inspection, regulation and statutes documents for river outfitters in the State of Colorado are listed below. For additional information, call (303) 791-1954.  
 
River Outfitter Licensing Statutes and Regulations 
River Outfitter Licensing Statutes - eff. August 11, 2010
River Outfitter Licensing Regulations - eff. December 30, 2011

River Outfitter License Application
2013 River Outfitter License Application
* Note:  This application may be used as either manual or electronic entry, but must still be signed and mailed in.  If you need the application in MS Word format, please e-mail the request to kris.wahlers@state.co.us. 

Application Guidelines

River Outfitter Records
Minimum Guide Qualifications - Complete by Hand
Minimum Guide Qualifications - Complete Digitally

Out of State Trained Guide Form - NOTE:  This is only acceptable for guides who received adequate training outside of Colorado.  Guides trained in Colorado in 1985 or later must have a completed Minimum Guide Qualification form. 

On-River Log Form - Complete by Hand
On-River Log Form - Complete Digitally

Outfitters Boat Accident Report - Complete & Mail by Hand
Outfitters Boat Accident Report - Complete & Print to Mail OR submit digitally.  NOTE:  any accidents that occurred within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area will be forwarded to them immediately.

Inspections
River Safety Inspections
Outfitter Records Inspections

Memorandums of Understanding
CROA, BLM & State Parks MOU
BLM, USFS, Office of Outfitters Reg, DOW & State Parks MOU