Raft the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River in Canon City, Colorado

Whitewater rafting near Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Colorado ski areas in Summit County

The River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center is located 6 miles west of Canon City on Hwy. 50, at the Royal Gorge Bridge turn-off just minutes from the launch site for the Royal Gorge rafting trip on the Arkansas River. This convenient rafting location will save you time on your busy Colorado vacation.

Fully Guided Whitewater rafting trips daily

May – September in a Colorado State Park

Your professionally trained and Colorado state certified rafting guides will take care of all the organization of your whitewater rafting adventure. Once you arrive at the Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City all your rafting equipment and transportation needs will be provided.

Half is FUN!

Full day rafting gets the full meal deal!

You may choose between half day and full day whitewater rafting trips through the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River.

1/2 Day = 3 Hours
Full Day = 6 Hours + Lunch

Half day white water rafting trips are about 3 hours and full day rafting trips are about 6 hours and include a catered riverside lunch. Whitewater rafting wetsuits, booties and spray jackets are available for your comfort.

Convenient Rafting Location

Your rafting trip will meet at the Royal Gorge Rafting Center 1 hour from Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2 hours from Denver, Colorado and 2.5 hours from Summit County Colorado ski resorts. Rafting trips are also available, upstream on the Arkansas River, at the Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado.

Arkansas River Rafting Discounts

No matter what the size of your group you can receive a discount to raft with River Runners on the Arkansas River. If you book your Colorado river rafting trip 30 days prior to departure you are eligible for a 10% early bird discount. If you are in the active military we thank you for your service and you may receive a 15% discount on your rafting trip in Canon City, this rafting trip discount is valid any time.

Group Whitewater Rafting Discounts

SAVE 10% on Arkansas River Rafting

Planning a rafting trip with family and friends? Get 10 or more people together to go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River in Canon City, Colorado and you can save on your entire rafting reservation.

SAVE 20% with 20 or more people white water rafting

River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center is set up to handle large groups. There is ample parking for multiple buses. If you have a group of 30 or more please call to receive the best group whitewater rafting rate available.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is a a must see Colorado attraction. All River Runners white water rafting guests receive discount ticket to visit the Royal Gorge Bridge.