American Spirit
Car Shuttle: 
River Vehicle 
Shuttle Service.

Seamlessly Transporting Your Vehicle While You Enjoy the Rapids

American Spirit Car Shuttle delivers a trusted river vehicle shuttle service for Colorado boaters and paddlers. 

You start at the put-in, check in with our team, and leave your keys. 

While you enjoy the river, we safely relocate your vehicle to the take-out so your car is waiting when you arrive. 

Who We Are
American Spirit Car Shuttle has been serving Colorado's River community for over 25 years. We provide a trusted car shuttle service with a reputation for trusted, safe, and reliable vehicle shuttles. 

Service areas include: Ruby-Horsethief, Westwater Canyon, Lower Dolores, and the Gunnison River
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New to Shuttles?
Here’s how to prepare: remove valuables, have a spare key, note any quirks about your vehicle, and confirm tire pressure and fuel level. For trailer moves, verify lights and straps. Our river vehicle shuttle service saves hours of driving and lets you focus on the water, the scenery, and your crew.

Booking is easy. Reserve by phone or through our site with your launch date, put-in, take-out, vehicle details, trailer info, and size. Pricing depends on distance, section, number of vehicles, and trailers. Ask for a quote in advance so you know your total before launch.

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Mid Colorado River Shuttle

We offer shuttle services for vehicles for Ruby/Horsethief, Westwater Canyon and other sections of the Colorado River near Grand Junction, ensuring your vehicle is waiting for you at your take out.

Dolores River Vehicle Shuttle Assistance

Explore the lower Dolores River, Gateway - Dewey, with peace of mind knowing your vehicle is being securely shuttled to Dewey Bridge.

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Lower Gunnison River Shuttle

Our team transports your car safely along the lower Gunnison River Pleasure Park to Whitewater and points between, letting you indulge in the river's beauty without worries.

Mid Colorado River Shuttle

We offer shuttle services for vehicles for Ruby/Horsethief, Westwater Canyon and other sections of the Colorado River near Grand Junction, ensuring your vehicle is waiting for you at your take out.

Dolores River Vehicle Shuttle Assistance

Explore the lower Dolores River, Gateway - Dewey, with peace of mind knowing your vehicle is being securely shuttled to Dewey Bridge.

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  • Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA
  • Serving sections of the Colorado river near Grand Junction, the lower Gunnison and Dolores rivers

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You drive to the river put-in, check in with our staff, and leave your keys. While you are on the water, we safely move your vehicle to the take-out. When you finish your trip, your car is waiting for you.
You can reserve a shuttle by calling us directly or submitting a request through our website contact form. Early reservations are recommended, especially during peak rafting season.
We provide car shuttle service for Ruby-Horsethief, Westwater Canyon, the Lower Dolores River, the Gunnison River, and other popular stretches of the Colorado river system. We take your vehicle from the drop off point and ready for you at the pick up point.
Pricing depends on the number of factors including type of vehicles, trailers, and the distance between the put-in and take-out. Contact us for current rates before your trip.
Reliability, communication, and 25+ years helping the river community. We confirm details before you launch, photograph odometer and fuel if requested, and park with care at the agreed take-out. You get clear instructions for key handoff and vehicle pickup, plus a direct phone line if plans change.