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Guided Colorado Whitewater Rafting Tours Since 1972
30% OFF Summer 2025 Tours with promo code: PlanOutside – BOOK NOW

The Beach

Menu & Hours
Open Late May through Labor Day

Great Food

The Beach at River Runners offers a riverside dining experience. Enjoy great food and drinks in a unique family-friendly atmosphere on the banks of the Arkansas River.

Riverside Venue

Weddings & Events
Please Call 800-723-8987

Event Space

Are you hosting an event? This stunning outdoor venue is on the banks of the Arkansas River – just six miles south of Buena Vista, Colorado. Learn more.

Live Music

Dates & Line-Up
Live Music Buena Vista
2025 Lineup Coming Soon

Concert Series

Get ready for live music on The Beach at River Runners Browns Canyon this summer. The 2025 dates and lineup will be out soon. Stay tuned.

Let River Runners be your guide on the Arkansas River in Colorado

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with guided whitewater rafting tours through some of the most stunning valleys and canyons in the world. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a mild introduction to rafting or an experienced rafter looking for the ultimate challenge, we have the perfect trip for you.

Join us for another epic season on half-day, full-day, or multi-day rafting excursions departing daily from Mid-May through Labor Day, 2025. River Runners tours offer something for all skill levels, from gentle floats to heart-pounding rapids.

Located near Buena Vista and Cañon City, our two Colorado whitewater rafting outposts provide convenient access to some of the most scenic and exciting stretches of river in the state. Whether you’re craving the legendary rapids of the Royal Gorge, the natural splendor of Browns Canyon National Monument, or a leisurely Family Float, we have the perfect adventure for you. Don’t miss out—secure your whitewater rafting vacation today!

Flex-Booking

Take the stress out of planning your vacation. Get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your original reservation date.

Beginner/Intermediate

Get ready for splashy fun on Colorado’s Arkansas River. Raft Browns Canyon National Monument or Bighorn Sheep Canyon for a Colorado whitewater rafting tour you won’t forget. ONE DAY, CLASS 2-4

Advanced Whitewater

Raft the Royal Gorge or the Numbers for some of the most challenging whitewater in the state. Advanced Colorado whitewater rafting tours depart from our Buena Vista and Royal Gorge outposts.

ONE DAY, CLASS 4-5

Overnight Rafting

Plug into nature with no cell phones, no video games and no TVs. Raft, camp and play in Browns Canyon National Monument on a fun and relaxing overnight rafting tour in Colorado. MULTI-DAY, CLASS 3-4

My family has been rafting with River Runners for over 20 years and we always have a great time! - Emily from Oklahoma City, OK

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"This was our third trip with River Runners and we will most definitely return… I can't recommend River Runners more strongly.”
Mark W.
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“So professional and knowledgeable. We had an absolute blast last year and are going on a two-day trip this year.”
Angelica H.
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