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Buena Vista, CO

Riverside Rafting - Now Booking

River Runners Browns Canyon is on the Arkansas River just six miles south of Buena Vista, Colorado. Enjoy our private put-in for rafting Browns Canyon National Monument and The Beach Restaurant & Bar.

Mild to wild rafting on the Arkansas River

Buena Vista, Colorado is located along the Arkansas River and is shadowed by snow-capped mountains. Every spring and summer thrill-seekers converge here to run the mild and wild rapids of the Arkansas River.

The Beach

 The Beach restaurant & bar is the perfect hang out before or after your tour.  Extend your river time with lunch, dinner, or drinks and appetizers. 

The Beach hours and menu

Rafting Trips

Browns Canyon rafting tours push off the beach right at River Runners, start small on a family float, or challenge continuous whitewater on The Numbers.

Family Float starting at $67
Browns Canyon starts at $109
The Numbers starting at $115
Happy Hour Trip starting at $94
Overnight Trips starting at $499
Plus Fees

Events

Rent out the space for a unique riverside wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat, or check out the dates and lineup for the River Runners Music Series.

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

Family Float Rafting
 Beginner
CLASS I-II
This beginner float departs daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm from our riverside location at Browns Canyon. Minimum requirements are 3 years old and 35 lbs.
Browns Canyon Rafting 
Intermediate
CLASS III-IV
River Runners is located at the put-in for Browns Canyon National Monument. Experience fun class III-IV rapids and spectacular scenery on this popular rafting trip.
Numbers Rafting
 Advanced
CLASS IV-V
The Numbers is the most continuous whitewater section in Colorado. Get ready to paddle hard and listen to your guide on this advanced rafting trip.
Happy Hour Rafting
Intermediate
CLASS III
Happy Hour Rafting Tour Buena Vista.

The Happy Hour Rafting Trip is a great way to cap off a day’s worth of adventure in Buena Vista, Colorado. Meet at River Runners Browns Canyon. 

Riverside dining in Buena Vista, Colorado

Relax on the banks of the Arkansas River! The Beach restaurant and bar has a Baja-style menu and order-up service for a unique, but casual dining experience. Menu items include fish tacos, quesadillas, chips and salsa, and much more. The bar features local microbrews, the River Rummer, and margaritas. Other beverage options include natural sodas and iced tea.

Are you ready? Book Your Adventure Today!

River Runners Browns Canyon

24070 County Road 301 Buena Vista, Colorado 81211 719-395-2466 rafting@whitewater.net