River Runners — Whitewater raft trips resume in the Royal Gorge.

Royal Gorge Rafting Tours

Raft the Arkansas River

River Runners offers guided raft trips through the Royal Gorge section of the Arkansas River. High water is in June, with peak flows occurring around June 15 on average. A high water advisory implemented by the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area above 3,200 cfs. Flows between 2,500 cfs and 3,200 cfs are the upper end of commercial rafting in the Royal Gorge, which means world-class whitewater. This is it if you are looking for an exciting class V raft trip in Colorado.

Call 800-723-8987 to book.

Book online and save 10% with promo code RR10.

Colorado snowpack

Snowpack is a big factor for whitewater rafting conditions in Colorado. Mild temperatures in the high country slow the melt, resulting in longer runoff. Expect high water to last through June, with above-average flows through Labor Day.

Family-friendly raft trips

Scenic rafting trips in Colorado. — The Family Float rafting trips depart daily from River Runners south of Buena Vista, Colorado.

Raft the Bighorn Sheep Canyon, the Browns Canyon or the Family Float

The Arkansas River’s class II and III sections offer splashy waves that are easy to navigate with a trained guide. Kids as young as six years old and 50 pounds can participate in the Family Float. Raft trips through the Browns Canyon and the Bighorn Sheep Canyon sections of the Arkansas River are also running daily with a minimum age of eight.