SAT PHONES: Because much of the Gulkana River is wilderness and therein no cell phone reception it is high recommended that rental groups bring a Sat Phone with them if an emergency arises.
FLOAT PLAN: A written float plan should be left with Gulkana Raft Rentals, family members and with the BLM. Be sure that you list an emergency contact number of who to contact in case contact needs to be made.
RISK/LIABILITY:
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Renter hereby RELEASES Lessor (Gulkana Raft Rentals/Northwestlaska Back Country Outfitters), its owners and its employees from liability for negligence and HOLDS HARMLESS the Lessor, its owner and its employees from any loss, expense or cost, including attorney fees, arising out of any damages or injuries, whether to persons or property, occurring as a result of the rental or use of said boat and/or Equipment.
FLOAT PLAN: A written float plan should be left with Gulkana Raft Rentals, family members and with the BLM. Be sure that you list an emergency contact number of who to contact in case contact needs to be made.
RISK/LIABILITY:
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Renter hereby RELEASES Lessor (Gulkana Raft Rentals/Northwestlaska Back Country Outfitters), its owners and its employees from liability for negligence and HOLDS HARMLESS the Lessor, its owner and its employees from any loss, expense or cost, including attorney fees, arising out of any damages or injuries, whether to persons or property, occurring as a result of the rental or use of said boat and/or Equipment.
Here is a comprehensive list of gear that is recommended for any remote-multi-day float trip. Keep in mind this list is only a suggestion and most groups will slim this down to its is not so large. Do not duplicate items unless needed. This list is taken from "River Sports" and not a product of Gulkana Raft Rentals.
Link: https://www.riversports.com/river-trip-checklist/
Link: https://www.riversports.com/river-trip-checklist/
Raft Packages

Why haul your gear out to the Gulkana River when we offer top of the line inflatables and camps at bargain prices?
Our fleet of 26 rafts, canoes and catamarans will allow you to access one of Alaska's true classic rivers. By using Gulkana Raft Rentals we can drop you and your group off any of our put in points and pick up up when you are finished. No need for a second shuttle vehicle. Many of our trips finish up right next to our home and business. COOLERS: We rent coolers for $5 a day oryou can bring your own cooler, our frames accept 100-120 qt coolers and smaller sizes may not fit our frames.
Great Gear and great prices! Let us help you put a trip of a life time together today!
13 ,14 & 15 foot packages
$110 per day & $75 per 1/2 day.
Our 16 foot Catamaran is perfect for this larger loads and its a perfect gear boat for larger groups. 27 inch tubes and very easy to operate! $ 125 per day and $75 half day float
Great Gear and great prices! Let us help you put a trip of a life time together today!
13 ,14 & 15 foot packages
$110 per day & $75 per 1/2 day.
Our 16 foot Catamaran is perfect for this larger loads and its a perfect gear boat for larger groups. 27 inch tubes and very easy to operate! $ 125 per day and $75 half day float

SOAR 16/18 foot Inflatable Canoes-$85 per day.

SOAR canoes are the most durable products on the market and we have them! These canoes have a capacity of 1,000 pounds and handle much easier than a traditional hard side canoe and are very hard to tip over and perfect for fly-out trips!
SOAR 16 & 18 foot Pro-Pioneer Magnum Canoe-$85 a day.
These are the ultimate backcountry rig!
These are the ultimate backcountry rig!
These Mac Daddy's are the largest inflatable canoe on the market and haul an amazing 2,100 pounds of moose, caribou or just gear! Let me break that down into Hunter Speak..2 moose, 1 bou, your camp and your hunting partner!
There are perfect for that moose hunting float trip of that extended trip into the wilderness. Perfect for fly out hunts/trips because they only weigh 102 pounds! |
Catamarans-Single man $65 a day Tandem 13 foot $85 a day
These are perfect options for the fishermen who doesn't need a a 14 foot raft and for families who want a play boat in addition to a gear raft. Let the kids take turns practicing their rowing skills in a safe and low cost boat.
These cats are also perfect options for floating the Delta River. They are stable, light weight and have platforms for camping gear.
9 feet in length and almost 400 pounds capacity and so much fun!
$65/85 per day, no 1/2 day rentals

Ultra Light Weight Camps
Perfect for that fly-out hunting or fishing trip into the Alaska Range!
We can add additional items specific to your needs!
Perfect for that fly-out hunting or fishing trip into the Alaska Range!
- 2-man Cabela's Warthog tents-9 pounds
- Therma-Rest pads
- Ultra light weight kitchens
- Whisper-lite stoves
- Camp tables and chairs
We can add additional items specific to your needs!
Camp Rentals

Gulkana River Raft Rentals has a full line of camp gear for our out of state visitors. If your planning to float the upper or middle Gulkana River we can provide everything that you will need to camp in comfort!
Why bring all that heavy equipment up to Alaska when you can rent top quality equipment inexpensively? All of our equipment is in great shape and guaranteed to make your trip safe, dry and comfortable! Leave the packing to us!
Camp Packages include:
1x- 4-man or 6-man Cabela's Guide model tent
Folding chairs and camp tables, a 8x8 tarp
Coleman Kitchen: propane cookstove, all the cooking and cleaning items you would
expect. Everything you will need for a comfortable trip on the river!
$75 per day
Why bring all that heavy equipment up to Alaska when you can rent top quality equipment inexpensively? All of our equipment is in great shape and guaranteed to make your trip safe, dry and comfortable! Leave the packing to us!
Camp Packages include:
1x- 4-man or 6-man Cabela's Guide model tent
Folding chairs and camp tables, a 8x8 tarp
Coleman Kitchen: propane cookstove, all the cooking and cleaning items you would
expect. Everything you will need for a comfortable trip on the river!
$75 per day