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Bighorn Canyon

Rafting Near Colorado Springs

Trip Details

Beginner Class III (IV)
Ages 6+ (min weight 50 LBS)*
Meet at River Runners Royal Gorge
8 miles west of Cañon City, Colorado
1 hour west of Colorado Springs
Raft the Arkansas River
Gear included – no added rental fees


*Age limit goes up during high water. Call 800-723-8987 for current conditions.

Meeting Location

River Runners Royal Gorge

44641 West US Hwy 50, Cañon City, Colorado 81212
1 hour west of Colorado Springs

Full Day

Departs: 9:30 am
20 miles / 5 hours*
$189 Per Person
Plus Fees

Half Day

Departs: 11 am & 2:30 pm
7 miles / 2 hours*
$104 Per Person
Plus Fees

Please book in advance — (800) 723-8987

Spring and fall trip times are limited. Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. Processing and park fees added at checkout. *Mileage and time on the water will vary with flows.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Trips near Colorado Springs

A scenic one-hour drive from Colorado Springs

Find family-friendly whitewater rafting near Colorado Springs on a Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip near Cañon City, Colorado. Choose a full day or half day adventure and be ready to get wet and have fun. Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trips meet at River Runners Royal Gorge – just one hour from Colorado Springs and two hours from Denver.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon has something for everyone

The rapids in Bighorn Sheep Canyon are exciting, but not as challenging as the Royal Gorge. They are wild enough to get you wet, but mild enough for you to take in the scenery of the canyon. If this is your first time rafting – Bighorn Sheep Canyon is the trip for you.

Paddle Boat or Oar Boat

Paddle and be part of the action or request an oar boat and enjoy the ride. Oar boats or paddle-assist are recommended for groups with small children or adults who do not want to paddle.

Do you still have questions about rafting in Colorado?

You can give us a call at (800) 723-8987 or check out the River Runners FAQ.

“We did the half day Bighorn this weekend, it was amazing!”
-Lauren H. from Tucson, AZ

“Fun, fun, fun…The day-long trip was absolutely fantastic!”
-Jennifer V. from Albuquerque, NM

“First time on a rafting trip and we loved it!”
-April N. from Murphy, TX