Black Canyon Canoe and Camp - SBC
Paddling the Black Canyon of the Colorado River below Hover Dam is awesome! It’s the perfect kayaking adventure in Black Canyon. The lower Colorado River is moving flat water with no rapids - just beautiful green waters. It is perfect for beginner and seasoned paddlers alike. Our kayaks will take us between towering cliffs and looming canyon walls as we navigate the flat moving water of the river. We will be able to explore side canyons, soak in hot springs and sleep on the river's edge.
Trip Cost
SRWC Member: $160
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $190
Affiliate: $205
Sponsored Guest: $220
Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign Up Deadline
March 27, 2025 @ 6pm
Trip Departs From
CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Activity Level
3 - Adventurous
Itinerary
Day 1: We will meet at Student Recreation and Wellness Center at 1pm on Thursday to pack up the van and make sure we all have the necessary and proper gear and attire for a successful trip. Our drive is roughly 240 miles (4-5 hours) with stops for lunch and whenever we have to fill up our van with gas. Upon arrival at Boulder Beach Campground we will set up camp and get some sleep.
Day 2: Friday morning will be an early start, we will pack up camp before heading to Willow Beach, AZ to launch our boats. We will paddle 8 miles today, stopping along the way to explore side canyons. When we arrive at our river side campground we will set up camp and enjoy the views.
Day 3: Saturday will will sleep in and have a leisurely morning before exploring more of the rivers hot springs, canyons and caves.
Day 3: After spending the night on the river and one last soak in the hot pools, we pack up camp for an 8 mile leisurely paddle down river towards our take out at Willow Beach. Once off the river we’ll pack-up the van drive into the city to grab a bite to eat before we make way back to CSUSB!
Packing List
Weather
Food
8 meals are included, starting with breakfast on day 2 (3breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinner)
2 meals are not included (2 dinners)
Hygiene and Comfort
We will be staying at reserved campsites the first night that has flush toilets and drinking water. We will be carrying our all our food, shelter, clothing, drinking water, and equipment in backpacks weighing up to 40 lbs. to our riverside campsite. Along the river we will practice Leave No Trace methods to dispose of trash and human waste. The campsite we will be at for night 2, 3 and the morning of day 4 has a pit toilet, and no showers. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars. Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of sand, rocks, and soft soil.
Risk / Hazards / Safety
Cancellation Policy
How to Register
Registration Opens 2/3/25 @ 8:00am