Did you know?
The Portneuf River's slow, easy pace, makes for a relaxing and leisurely float.
The sides of the river are free of large rocks, making it easy to lay back, relax, and just let the river guide you.
The Portneuf River is safe and clean!
Despite what you may have heard, the Portneuf River, upstream of the concrete channel, is safe to swim and play in. The color of the river comes from dirt from Marsh Creek, and does not make the river unfloatable.
The Poky Paddle 2020 will have free shuttles along family-friendly stretches of the Portneuf River. The 1/2 mile float from Taysom Rotary Park to Centennial Park is very mellow all summer long. This is the safest stretch of the Portneuf and is great for families. For a little more challenge float the 2 1/2 miles from Edson Fichter to Centennial Park. There are a few rocky spots in the beginning and middle, in this otherwise easy float.
