Whitewater rafting Buena Vista, Colorado
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River Runners – Whitewater Rafting Buena Vista Since 1972
Whitewater rafting Buena Vista, Colorado is a must-do activity on your Colorado vacation. There is no better place to experience your next Colorado whitewater rafting adventure than Buena Vista, Colorado – a mecca for outdoor recreation. At an altitude of 8,000 feet above sea level, Buena Vista has mild temperatures year round, making it a great Colorado vacation destination.
Buena Vista, Colorado is located at the foot of the Continental Divide on the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway. Here you will be surrounded by the tallest peaks in the southern Rocky Mountains. These mountains create an incredible recreation area including world-class whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, hot springs, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, camping and fishing.
Colorado Hot Springs Cool Rafting Packages
A unique Buena Vista Colorado whitewater rafting location
Situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort is a unique Colorado river rafting location. Due to its convenient location, River Runners will save you time during your busy Colorado vacation schedule. Check in with our friendly rafting staff, then walk down to your raft sitting on the edge of the Arkansas River. Other rafting companies must transport you from their location to the Arkansas River for your rafting trip. At River Runners you can relax by the river and leave all the details to “The Whitewater Professionals”.
Campground on the Arkansas River
Full-service camping is available at our rafting resort. This campground has three large group sites available along the river with picnic tables and fire pits. Each site is $50 and can accommodate 20-25 campers. Amenities include hot shower and bathroom facilities, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and a Riverside Grill that serves Baja-style food, handmade cocktails and local beers on tap. A kids food and drink menu and high chairs are also available.
Family Whitewater Rafting
If you are a family seeking to experience the excitement of Colorado whitewater rafting this summer, look no further than River Runners. Our Buena Vista, Colorado whitewater rafting location offers two different rafting levels for young families: beginner and intermediate.
Extreme Whitewater Rafting
If you are an adventure seeking group of adults, you will want to challenge the class IV -V rapids on the Arkansas River. Colorado’s best whitewater is found on the Arkansas River during spring run-off from May – July. The Arkansas River is steep and beautiful with big drops, giant waves and legendary rapids.
Hot Springs & Cool Rafting
Stay in Buena Vista, Colorado and relax at the world-renowned Colorado hot springs just minutes from our Riverside Rafting Resort. Soak in natural geothermic hot springs at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Hot water boils out of the ground heating giant swimming pools or sit in the 100 percent natural creekside pools. This family-friendly resort has quite areas and a designated kids zone with a 400-foot hot water slide. Check out our Hot Springs & Cool rafting packages to save 10% off rafting and 10% off lodging.
Buena Vista, Colorado Driving Directions:
Located just 2.5 hours from Colorado Springs & 2.5 hours from Denver, Colorado.
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