Let’s talk transportation at Yampa River Festival!
🚌 SHUTTLE: A white Bustache bus will be shuttling folks from Stockbridge Transit Center to Rich Weiss Park. Refer to times on the River Fest event schedule at FriendsoftheYampa.com for shuttle info for each event. There will be two trucks with trailers for stacking rafts ahead of the raft race. **Due to fishing frames, downriver fly-fishing participants must arrange shuttles.
🚙 Stockbridge Transit Center: There is LIMITED public parking at the transit center. DO NOT block city buses. There is VERY LIMITED trailer parking, so plan to inflate and deflate paddle crafts.
🌳 Rich Weiss Park: There is NO PARKING at Rich Weiss Park. There is absolutely no parking allowed at Rabbit Ears Motel. There is a loading zone that is coned off for shuttle vehicles. DO NOT block US Highway 40.
🅿️ PARKING: Be sure to park only in legal parking spots. There are public parking options near Howelsen Hill and other areas right along the Yampa River Core Trail. River Fest does not excuse any parking tickets. Be respectful of residences and businesses.
🛑 There is NO LIBRARY PARKING for festival participants, volunteers, or spectators.
🎟️ Use the FREE Steamboat Springs Transit bus. No wet people or large crafts allowed on the bus.
🚲 Ride your bike to the venue using the Yampa River Core Trail!
Register for events online and check-in the morning of at Dr. Rich Weiss park to get your wristbands and bibs.
The event is free for spectators.
Results can be viewed on this ULR:
Yes, but they should be leashed and under control. Be mindful of crowds and river safety.
Let’s talk transportation at Yampa River Festival!
🚌 SHUTTLE: A white Bustache bus will be shuttling folks from Stockbridge Transit Center to Rich Weiss Park. Refer to times on the River Fest event schedule at FriendsoftheYampa.com for shuttle info for each event. There will be two trucks with trailers for stacking rafts ahead of the raft race. **Due to fishing frames, downriver fly-fishing participants must arrange shuttles.
🚙 Stockbridge Transit Center: There is LIMITED public parking at the transit center. DO NOT block city buses. There is VERY LIMITED trailer parking, so plan to inflate and deflate paddle crafts.
🌳 Rich Weiss Park: There is NO PARKING at Rich Weiss Park. There is absolutely no parking allowed at Rabbit Ears Motel. There is a loading zone that is coned off for shuttle vehicles. DO NOT block US Highway 40.
🅿️ PARKING: Be sure to park only in legal parking spots. There are public parking options near Howelsen Hill and other areas right along the Yampa River Core Trail. River Fest does not excuse any parking tickets. Be respectful of residences and businesses.
🛑 There is NO LIBRARY PARKING for festival participants, volunteers, or spectators.
🎟️ Use the FREE Steamboat Springs Transit bus. No wet people or large crafts allowed on the bus.
🚲 Ride your bike to the venue using the Yampa River Core Trail!
Yes. Food vendors and nearby downtown restaurants are available throughout the event.
Yes. Many events are great for families, including kid-friendly activities and viewing areas. Stop by our Family Fun Zone!
Water levels can be lower in dry years, but the festival is designed to adapt to current river conditions. Events will still take place, with adjustments if needed.
Most events will still run. Organizers may modify formats, locations, or timing to match safe and workable river flows.
Yes. Safety is the top priority. Events are managed based on current conditions, and changes are made if needed to ensure participant safety.
Check out Know Before You Go Yampa River Steamboat or You can monitor real-time flows through USGS river gauges or local river reports.
Not much. Viewing areas, festival atmosphere, and most activities remain the same regardless of flow levels.
All alcohol must be consumed inside the beer garden fence. No alcohol is allowed outside of this area.
Events typically run rain or shine, but river conditions may impact certain competitions.
No outside alcohol is permitted within the event areas.
