Colorado Whitewater Rafting | May - September

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Colorado Whitewater Rafting Since 1972

Find your adventure with River Runners. Choose from two Colorado whitewater rafting locations spanning more than 100 miles of the Arkansas River. Experience whitewater rafting, kayaking, camping, dining and more.

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Beginner/Intermidiate - One Day, Class 2-4 - VIEW TRIPS

Beginner / Intermediate

The Arkansas River has the best beginner rafting in Colorado, so get ready for some splashy fun. Raft Browns Canyon National Monument or Bighorn Sheep Canyon for a family-friendly river tour you won’t forget.

Advanced Whitewater

Raft the Royal Gorge or the Numbers for some of the most challenging whitewater in Colorado. Advanced river trips depart from the Buena Vista Adventure Hub and Royal Gorge outposts.

Overnight Rafting Trips

Plug into nature with no cell phones, no video games and no TVs. Camp in Browns Canyon National Monument for a fun and relaxing overnight rafting trip in Colorado.

Our guide kept us laughing and safe, but with plenty of thrills.

- Carol from Lakewood, CO

Browns Canyon Riverside Grill

The Browns Canyon Riverside Grill offers an outdoor dining experience. Enjoy great food and drinks in a unique family-friendly atmosphere.

Group Campsites Available

River Runners at Browns Canyon is the ultimate group base camp for whitewater rafting Colorado’s Arkansas River. Space is limited.

Event Space

Hosting an event? Check out our unique outdoor venue on the Arkansas River – just six miles south of Buena Vista, Colorado..

RIVER RUNNERS
BROWNS CANYON

24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, Colorado
719-395-2466

RIVER RUNNERS
ROYAL GORGE

44641 US Hwy 50
Cañon City, Colorado 81212
719-275-2291