Rafting the Arkansas River in Colorado

One of North America’s most popular whitewater rafting destinations is the Arkansas River in Colorado. Centrally located in the Heart of the Rockies, the Arkansas River has whitewater rafting trips suitable for nearly all ages and abilities. Choose to depart from either Buena Vista, Colorado or Canon City, Colorado.

Arkansas River rafting in Colorado is fun, exciting and sometimes challenging (depending on the type of trip you choose). Allow River Runners, the Whitewater Professionals since 1972, to match you to the right level of rafting trip for the ages and abilities of your group.

The Arkansas River is one of the most widely traveled whitewater rafting rivers in the world, yet it is still well preserved and maintained through the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, a collaboration of Colorado Wildlife and Parks and the Bureau of Land Management.

Whitewater rafting is a refreshing way to view some of Colorado’s great mountain scenery. The Arkansas River in Colorado has a variety of whitewater sections from mild class I-II rafting to extreme class V whitewater. No matter what type of thrills or experiences you want to fulfill through Colorado whitewater rafting, the Arkansas River is bound to have something that fits the bill. From narrow, boulder-filled canyons to meandering river corridors filled with wildlife, the Arkansas River has it all.

Overnight whitewater rafting trips through Browns Canyon are a great way to experience the solitude of multi-day rafting without committing to four-day or five-day expeditions. Paddle, hike, camp, fish and relax on a two-day Arkansas River rafting adventure. These exclusive rafting trips launch every day throughout the season with a minimum of four people. Call to check for existing launch dates.