White water rafting in Colorado with River Runners

Riverside Rafting Resort Buena Vista, Colorado

The best white water rafting vacations in Colorado are here

RIVER RUNNERS

Teaching people to raft in Colorado since 1972

River Runners is one of the most recognized white water rafting brands in Colorado and is known throughout the state as “The White Water Professionals”. We have been river rafting in Colorado since 1972, and offer a wide selection of white water adventures on the Arkansas River from two convenient locations. Raft the Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado just one hour from Colorado Springs; or launch your Colorado vacation from our river rafting resort in Buena Vista, Colorado. You can also explore the wilds of Dinosaur National Monument on one-day, four-day and five-day rafting expeditions on the Green River and Yampa River through Adrift Adventures – authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Please join us for our 40th year river rafting in Colorado

1 hour from Colorado Springs & 2.5 hours from Denver

Colorado river rafting trips available Daily: May – September

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800-723-8987

State of Colorado licensed river outfitter #W-0397

Colorado’s most popular rafting is on the Arkansas River

Easy access, abundant white water and beautiful scenery have made the Arkansas River in Colorado one of the most popular rafting rivers in the world. River Runners offers a variety of white water adventures on the Arkansas River. Select from beginner, intermediate and advanced white water on half-day, full-day and overnight rafting trips. Raft in this Colorado State Park with River Runners from two convenient locations: Canon City, Colorado – home of the Royal Gorge; or Buena Vista, Colorado – home of Colorado’s best hot springs. These rafting destinations are centrally located near Colorado Springs, Denver and Colorado ski resorts.

White water rafting vacations in Dinosaur National Monument

Raft from Colorado to Utah with Adrift Adventures – authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service. Choose from one-day outings on the Green River, or four-day and five-day overnight rafting vacations on the Green River and Yampa River. Explore the remote canyons of Dinosaur National Monument, one of the most spectacular geological areas of the West, and follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, Native Americans, outlaws and famous explorers like John Wesley Powell.

Colorado State Map - Places to raft in Colorado

Royal Gorge Rafting Center

44642 US. Hwy. 50 Canon City, Colorado 81212

The Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River is the best white water rafting trip in Colorado.

River Rafting Trips in Canon City, Colorado on the Arkansas River

Canon City, Colorado

Home of the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

The Royal Gorge Bridge was built in 1929 and remained the highest suspension bridge in the world for more than 70 years at 1,052 feet above the Arkansas River. Float under this amazing bridge and challenge class IV-V rapids with a professional river guide on the most exciting white water rafting trip in Colorado. Big rapids, famous engineering, unique human history and spectacular scenery have made the Royal Gorge a true whitewwater classic.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon is an exciting, but family-friendly white water rafting trip

Also check out the exciting, but more forgiving class III-IV rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon and learn about the history, geology and wildlife of the Royal Gorge region. Raft class III-IV rapids, watch for wildlife and enjoy beautiful Colorado scenery on this family white water adventure. There are plenty of camping and lodging opportunities in and around Canon City, so go ahead and stay a few days to enjoy the many other fun things to do in the Royal Gorge Region of Colorado. Check out the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, scenic helicopter tours, hiking trails, horseback riding and much more! The River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center is conveniently located on US Hwy 50 across from The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park turn-off.

River Runners rafting guests receive $5 off coupons to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.

Riverside Rafting Resort

24070 County Road 301 Buena Vista, Colorado 81211

Professional photographers shoot every white water rafting trip at Zoom Flume rapid in Browns Canyon.

River Rafting Trips in Buena Vista, Colorado on the Arkansas River

Buena Vista, Colorado

Home of Colorado’s best hot springs

Enjoy a soak at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort just five minutes away with two-for-one tickets at River Runners. Arrive early and plan to stay late at the River Runners Riverside Grill. Launch your rafting adventure right from our beach on the Arkansas River. The River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort is the best way to raft Browns Canyon, The Numbers or a Scenic Family Float.

A unique Colorado white water rafting location

This unique six-acre property is situated along the banks of the Arkansas River and offers the largest selection of trips between any of our other locations. The River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort features three riverside group campsites, sand volleyball and a Riverside Grill. Our private beach and launch site for Browns Canyon (class III-IV) makes rafting from this location unique, fun and convenient.

White water rafting with children

If you have young children between the ages of three and six you can get your feet wet white water rafting in Colorado on a class II scenic Family Float. This one-hour river rafting trip launches four miles upstream on the Arkansas River and floats right back to the River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort.

Extreme Colorado white water rafting

Thrill seekers can challenge the class IV-V rapids of The Numbers and experience the most continuous white water in Colorado. The Numbers is just a quick shuttle from our rafting resort and full day trips float right back to River Runners during high water. If you have already mastered the Numbers check out Pine Creek rapid on the Arkansas River for a real taste of class V white water rafting in Colorado.

Adrift Adventures

Rafting Dinosaur National Monument since 1980

9500 East 6000 South Jensen, Utah 84035

Since 1980, Adrift Adventures has been providing fully guided and all-inclusive white water rafting adventures through Dinosaur National Monument. Choose from one-day white water explorations of Split Mountain Gorge to four and five-day white water rafting expeditions on the Green River and Yampa River. Adrift Adventures is proud to work as an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service in Dinosaur National Monument.

National Park Service Authorized Concessioner

White water rafting map Dinosaur National Monument

1 Day Green River Rafting

Take a one-day class III river rafting trip through Split Mountain Gorge in Dinosaur National Monument and follow part of John Wesley Powell’s route on the Green River. This one-day Utah river rafting trip departs daily and includes a catered riverside lunch. As a bonus, this trip stops to view Native American rock art on the way to the put-in. While you’re in the area be sure to check out the newly renovated Dinosaur Quarry, which features more than 1,500 exposed dinosaur bones and other exhibits from the Jurassic Period.

4 Day Green River Rafting

If you want to get away for awhile consider a four-day class III-IV Green River rafting trip through Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument. This 44-mile river rafting trip will take you on a journey through the past as you learn about the unique and diverse history of Dinosaur National Monument. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, Native Americans, outlaws, cowboys and famous explorers.

5 Day Yampa River Rafting

You can also explore the Yampa River by raft – one of the last major free-flowing rivers in the United States. This five-day, 72-mile rafting vacation through Yampa Canyon is one of the most sought after river rafting trips in the world. The window for running the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument is short – typically May and June – since there are no dams to control the spring run-off.

Why raft in Colorado with RIVER RUNNERS?

CLICK HERE! Learn why so many people trust River Runners for their Colorado rafting vacation.

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River Runners has offered rafting trips on the Arkansas River since 1972:

Our logistics, training programs and reservation systems have been refined and proven for 40 years, and more people have rafted with River Runners than any other rafting company in Colorado.

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Two convenient Colorado rafting locations on the Arkansas River:

Spend less time on a shuttle and more time on your vacation by utilizing one of our two rafting facilities on or near the Arkansas River. The River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center and the River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort are both centrally located in Colorado.

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We are “The White Water Professionals”:

You can trust that River Runners’ guides are among the best in Colorado as we build on 40 years of Colorado white water rafting heritage. Our guides are on the river every day throughout the season and return year after year, because they love what they do.

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Locally owned and operated Colorado white water rafting company:

River Runners is one of the largest rafting company on the Arkansas River, but we are still a small business that strives to provide the best white water experience in the industry. Rafting is in our blood and our management team has a passion for the river just like our guides.

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Top quality white water rafting equipment:

All River Runners guests are provided with a type V personal flotation device, pro rafting helmet and white water paddle. Clean commercial-grade wet suits, splash tops and booties are also available for rent.

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More trip options on the Arkansas River than any other company:

Experience one-hour, half-day, full-day or multi-day Arkansas River rafting adventures on beginner, intermediate or advanced white water – May 1 through Labor Day. Advanced reservations are recommended.

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A professional photographer shoots every Arkansas River rafting trip:

A professional photographer shoots photos of every River Runners raft that floats down the Arkansas River. Photos are always free to look at, but also can be purchased at the end of your white water rafting trip.

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Packaged discounts on other Colorado vacation activities:

White water rafting on the Arkansas River might be the highlight of your Colorado vacation, but there are an endless amount of other things to do here. Check out our packaged discounts on lodging and other Colorado activities.

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Unbeatable rates on group rafting trips in Colorado:

River Runners has 40 years of experience taking large groups rafting. Our competitive pricing, friendly service, renovated facilities and quality equipment are unmatched in the industry. Call today for unbeatable rates on group rafting trips in Colorado

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Friendly and knowledgeable reservation staff:

From your first phone call you will feel confident that River Runners is dedicated to providing a positive guest experience. Our friendly and knowledgeable reservation staff will work hard to find the best Colorado white water rafting trip for you.

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Colorado or Utah white water rafting vacation: 800-723-8987

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Whitewater Rafting Colorado & Utah
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS: 800-723-8987

Royal Gorge Rafting Center 44641 US Hwy 50 Canon City, Colorado 81212 Call: 800-723-8987

Meeting Place for:

Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trips
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Trips

44641 US Hwy 50
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Call: 800-723-8987

River Runners - Royal Gorge Rafting Center
Est: 1972
State of Colorado licensed river outfitter #W-0397

River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort 24070 County Road 301 Buena Vista, Colorado 81211

Reservations and Mailing Address:

River Runners Rafting Resort
Riverside Grill

24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
Call: 800-723-8987

River Runners - Riverside Rafting Resort
Est: 1972
State of Colorado licensed river outfitter #W-0397

Adrift Adventures Rafting 9500 East 6000 South Jensen, Utah 84035