Colorado River Drift Dive.

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• Sep 26, 2012

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Planning on a drift dive down the Colorado River starting up near Hoover Dam and have a couple of questions;

1. Are there any permits required?
2. How far downriver before hitting any spot where we need to take out?
3. Where's the nearest public boat ramp?
4. Any water level issues along that route?

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Andrew

 

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• Sep 26, 2012

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Isn't visibility in the Colorado absolutely zero?

 

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• Sep 26, 2012

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No,

Below the Dams, it is clear and cold ( 39 degrees F, 4 degrees F ).

 

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• Sep 29, 2012

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I never dove the river but I know there are kayak tours that start up by the dam so there are places to put in and take out along your planned route. Google "kayak hover dam" or "kayak black canyon" to find sites like the one below that should be able to provide you with more information.

Black Canyon Hoover Dam Kayak Tour Las Vegas - VEGAS.com

 

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• Sep 29, 2012

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You might contact: Colorado River drift dive.