Colorado Whitewater Rafting–GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK–Dropping an average of 34 feet per mile, the Gunnison River has the 5th steepest mountain descent in North America as it flows through Black Canyon. All the more reason you should visit!

Colorado Rafting, Gunnison National Park: Hiking, Camping, and the Black Canyon

Created as a national park in 1999 to protect Colorado’s river canyon, Gunnison National Park is home to many geological and biological wonders. The Black Canyon itself was so named because it’s so deep that sunlight cannot penetrate far into the canyon. In fact, the Gunnison River is partly responsible for shaping the canyon to what it is today.

Coyotes, elk, magpies, eagles and mule deer can be seen in the area, as well as the peregrine falcon, the white-throated swift and the canyon wren. Hiking trails and two campgrounds are available around the south rim for those who just can’t get enough.

Reserve your place in this Colorado whitewater rafting experience. Don’t delay! Rafting by the Black Canyon is a treat.

Whitewater rafting, kayaking and Gold Medal fly fishing are fun and popular ways to experience the Gunnison River. With canyon walls rising more than 2,000 above you as you raft the whitewater, what more would you want on your Colorado rafting journey?

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Gunnison River - 1/2 Day	Class I & II	1/2 Day	$34.50
Gunnison River Fishing	Class I & II	1/2 Day	$330.00
Gunnison Gorge - Float Fishing - 3 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$1200.00
Gunnison Gorge - 2 Days	Class III	Multi-day	$395.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Lake Fork - Upper	Class II	1/2 Day	$90.00
Lake Fork - Lower	Class IV	1/2 Day	$95.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Lower Taylor River	Class II	1/2 Day	$39.50
Taylor River - Extender	Class III	1/2 Day	$69.00
Taylor River - Shorty	Class III	1/2 Day	$49.50
Rock, Zip & Raft Combo	Class II & III	Full Day	$132.50
Taylor River Full Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$95.50

Colorado Whitewater Rafting–DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT–Discover dinosaur bones from the by-gone days where the world was crawling with creatures unlike you or I. Rafting near the Dinosaur National Monument is a unique experience because you will get to see the final resting place for thousands of dinosaurs! This is a trip that deserves a full day or more of your Colorado rafting vacation.

Colorado Rafting, Dinosaur National Monument: Truly a Glimpse into the Past

Aptly named, the layers of rock that make up the monument contain fossils from nearly 150 million years ago. In 1909, the fossil beds were discovered by paleontologist Earl Douglass. After discovering thousands of fossils and putting them on display in the museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the site as a national monument in 1915. Visit the Dinosaur Quarry building to see the Dinosaur Wall–a rock layer that contains hundreds of dinosaur fossils for public viewing!

Your whitewater rafting ride awaits! Book your Dinosaur National Monument whitewater kayaking and rafting adventure today!

The wonders of the Dinosaur National Monument is best experienced over a three, four or five day whitewater rafting adventure on the Green or Yampa Rivers. Learn more about the history and the geology of the canyons.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Green River - Desolation Canyon 4, 5 & 6 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$760.00
Green River - Lodore Canyon 3 & 4 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$640.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Yampa River - Yampa Canyon 4 & 5 Days	Class III & IV & V	Multi-day	$790.00

Colorado Whitewater Rafting–GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK–The rippling sand dunes of the Great Sand Dunes National Park will remind you of the rapids you’ll soon be riding on the Arkansas River. While it looks tempting, don’t dip your toes in the sand unless it’s winter–the daylight temperature of the sand can sometimes reach 140 degrees! Stick to closed footwear on this one, trust us!

Great Sand Dunes National Park: Dune you know about the Great Dune Sea?

These spectacular dunes by sand and soil deposits from the Rio Grande River, less than 440,000 years ago. Several local streams as well as the wind will move the sand around the dunescape. In fact, it’s the wind that makes the dunes so tall in the first place. During the summer seasons, the wind goes from NE to SW, but during the other seasons, the wind reverses directions. Because of this, the dunes remain for you to enjoy! There are even areas of black sand: It contains magnetite, which is a crystalline black oxide of iron.

A natural playground, the Great Sand Dunes National Park is the perfect place to begin or end your Colorado Rafting vacation. Just don’t forget to bring your sunglasses!

Book your Colorado Rafting Adventure Near the Great Sand Dunes National Park’s sea of sand today!

The Arkansas River offers several different rapids for beginner and advanced rafters alike! Spend half a day bouncing on the tremulous Class IV waters, or conquer the more manageable Class II & III rapids on a multi-day journey! The choice is yours: welcome to Colorado Rafting at its finest.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Arkansas River - Cottonwood Family Float	Class II & III	1/4 Day	$32.00
Arkansas River - Evening Float Fishing	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$225.00
Arkansas River - River and Rail package	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$92.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class III	1/2 Day	$56.00
Arkansas River - Bighorn Sheep Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge - 1/2 Day	Class IV & V	1/2 Day	$60.00
Arkansas River - Float Fishing - Full Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$350.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - Full Day	Class III	Full Day	$86.00
Arkansas River - Bighorn Sheep Canyon - Full Day	Class III & IV	Full Day	$82.00
Arkansas River - Numbers - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$108.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$99.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge Grand Slam	Class IV & V	Full Day	$110.00
Brown's Canyon and Royal Gorge 2 or 3 day trips	Class II - V	Multi-day	$275.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - 2 Days	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$289.00
Arkansas River - BSC and Brown's Canyon 2 day trips	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$259.00
Arkansas River - Narrows & Brown's Canyon - 2 Days	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$325.00

Whitewater Rafting–COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT–With over 32 square miles of pure wonder, the Colorado National Monument sites 2,000 feet above the Grand Valley of the Colorado River. Choosing your Colorado whitewater rafting adventure near the Colorado National Monument will enable you to see its magnificent vistas as you paddle and ride the crashing whitewater rapids.

Colorado National Monument: A Refreshing Taste of the Wild Side

The monument part of the greater Colorado Plateau, and is situated at the edge of the Umcompahgre Uplift. A wide range of wildlife makes its home near the monument, including desert bighorn sheep, ravens, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and coyotes. See all this wildlife and admire the scenery by taking one of the highland trails, like Cold Shivers Point or Serpent’s Trail. The seemingly arid atmosphere will make any rafter eager get to the nearest river, but it also offers a refreshing climate for when you’ve just finished a long day in the water!

Make your Colorado Rafting Adventure one to remember: Book Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking Near the Colorado Monument today!

The Colorado National Monument can be seen from Grand Junction and the Colorado River, where it flows through Horsethief and the Ruby Canyons. You’ll enjoy the refreshing splash of the rapids on the Upper Colorado, the Roaring Fork, or the Green River! Choose your Colorado National Monument rafting adventure today.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Morning	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day Duckie	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - Full Day Adventure	Class II & III	Full Day	$69.00
Upper Colorado - 2 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$207.00
Upper Colorado - 3 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$299.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Green River - Desolation Canyon 4, 5 & 6 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$760.00
Green River - Lodore Canyon 3 & 4 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$640.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Roaring Fork River - Half Day	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$43.00

Whitewater Rafting–ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK–With over 300 miles of trails and 150 lakes, the Rocky Mountain National Park is waiting for you to jump in and explore all that it has to offer. The Cache la Poudre River, the Upper Colorado River, the Clear Creek River and the North Platte River provide the eager whitewater rafter with much excitement near the park.

The Rocky Mountain National Park: the perfect accompaniment to your Colorado Rafting Journey

When the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago, they left a ruggedly beautiful landscape in their wake. This later became the Rocky Mountain National Park, the 10th national park in America. Besides rafting, many visitors enjoy driving over the famous Trail Ridge Road, which is the highest continuously paved road in the country at over 12,000 ft. An abundant amount of wildlife make the Rocky Mountain National Park their home, including elk, deer, bear, bobcat, and big horn sheep.

Book your Colorado whitewater rafting & kayaking trip online with the Colorado Rafting Alliance!

The Cache La Poudre River and the Upper Colorado River offer superb whitewater rafting, kayaking and fly fishing. Several classes of whitewater rafting are available for beginner and advanced rafters.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Cache La Poudre - Lower Poudre - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Cache La Poudre - Lower Poudre - 1/2 Day Morning	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Cache La Poudre - Mishawaka Falls - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$58.00
Cache La Poudre - Mishawaka Falls Lunch - 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$62.00
Cache la Poudre - Upper Poudre - Full Day	Class III & IV	Full Day	$98.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day Afternoon	Class III	1/4 Day	$39.00
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day Morning	Class III	1/4 Day	$39.00
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$44.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$54.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day Morning	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Clear Creek - Advanced Lower Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class IV & V	1/2 Day	$73.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - Full Day	Class III & IV	Full Day	$94.00
Clear Creek - Advanced Lower Canyon - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$106.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Morning	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day Duckie	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - Full Day Adventure	Class II & III	Full Day	$69.00
Upper Colorado - 2 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$207.00
Upper Colorado - 3 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$299.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
North Platte River - Full Day Adventure	Class III & IV	Full Day	$107.00
North Platte River - Overnight Adventure	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$237.00

Whitewater rafting–MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK–West of Durango lies the story of the Ancient Puebloans. As farmers, basket weavers and potters, they kept no written records, but you can see their journey in what remains at the Mesa Verde National Park.

Mesa Verde National Park:

Created in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Mesa Verde National Park preserves the cultural and natural history of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Their cliff dwellings are a massive tourist draw as they illustrate what life may have been like in this region from 600 to 1300 C.E. (A.D.). It’s thought that a drought may have driven them to migrate. Self-guided hiking trails or guided ranger hikes can highlight the history of the region.

When you book a rafting trip near Mesa Verde National Park, you are travelling through time.

If you’re interested in seeing the remnants of a culture long gone, Mesa Verde National Park is the perfect addition to your Colorado rafting adventure. The Animas River, the Dolores River and the Piedra River offer several half-day, full-day and multi-day trips for beginner and advanced rafters alike.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Animas River - Lower Animas	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$44.00
Animas River - Upper Animas Two Day	Class IV & V	Multi-day	$450.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Dolores River - 3 to 6 Days	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$425.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Piedra River - Upper Box	Class II & III & IV	Full Day	$125.00
Piedra River - Lower Box	Class II & III & IV	Full Day	$160.00
Piedra River - 2 Day Upper and Lower Box Canyons	Class II & III & IV	Multi-day	$395.00

Whitewater Rafting–CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK–Combining a trip to the Canyonlands National Park with one of our rafting adventures will truly be a journey through time. Explore the deep river gorges, the sedimentary rock deposits and the vast desert landscape!

Colorado Rafting: Canyonlands National Park: A Desert Rich With Character

Hidden treasures exist in this colorful landscape. Once home to the Ancestral Puebloans, if you look hard enough you will find some of their stone and mud dwellings preserved within the park, as well as rock drawings, known as petroglyphs. With over 440,000 people visiting the park each year, you can’t afford to miss this incomparable experience.

Make Canyonlands National Park part of your Colorado Rafting Adventure today!

The park is divided into four parts because of the Colorado and the Green Rivers: the Island in the Park, the Needles, the Maize and the rivers themselves. Each part offers something unique to the American Rockies tourist. Take a couple of days to explore the majestic beauty of the Canyonland National Park with our rafting trips down the Colorado River and the Green River!

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Colorado River - Ruby Canyon 1 & 2 Days	Class I	Multi-day	$295.00
Colorado River - Castle Valley	Class II & III	Multi-day	$0.00
Colorado River - Cataract Canyon 3, 4, 5 & 7 Days	Class III & IV & V	Multi-day	$690.00
Colorado River - Private Charter Trips	Class III & IV & V	Multi-day	$620.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Green River - Desolation Canyon 4, 5 & 6 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$760.00
Green River - Lodore Canyon 3 & 4 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$640.00

Whitewater Rafting–ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–Some 300 million years ago, an ocean once lay on top of what is now the Arches National Park. Once it evaporated, time has shaped magnificent arches for you to enjoy. Discover the history of the ancient Puebloans and Fremonts that once traveled through there as you two trek through the park on your way to your rafting destination.

Arches National Park: Millions of years of history before your eyes.

The Arches National Park is aptly named. Lying north of Moab, Utah, this park has 2,000 sandstone arches in over 75,000 acres, which makes it the largest concentration of natural arches in the world. Over time, the wind and the salt bed that the park lays on has molded the sand into bizarre yet stunning shapes and spires. Some of these massive structures have since collapsed but it is the ones that still stand despite their missing pieces that are famous today. The Landscape Arch is one such arch, and it is also one of the longest in the world.

Book your Colorado Rafting Trip near Arches National Park Today!

With several hiking trails and driving routes available for easy viewing of the uniquely beautiful sandstone arches, Arches National Park is the perfect place to visit while embarking on your Colorado rafting trip. Both the Colorado River and the Green River offer multi-day beginner to advanced rafting adventures.

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Colorado River - Ruby Canyon 1 & 2 Days	Class I	Multi-day	$295.00
Colorado River - Castle Valley	Class II & III	Multi-day	$0.00
Colorado River - Cataract Canyon 3, 4, 5 & 7 Days	Class III & IV & V	Multi-day	$690.00
Colorado River - Private Charter Trips	Class III & IV & V	Multi-day	$620.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Green River - Desolation Canyon 4, 5 & 6 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$760.00
Green River - Lodore Canyon 3 & 4 Days	Class II & III	Multi-day	$640.00

Whitewater Rafting–WINTER PARK, COLORADO–Looking for that small-town, relaxing feel to accompany your whitewater rafting plans? Look no further. Winter Park is the perfect place to settle for a week of rafting with your friends or family.

Winter Park, Colorado: Small Town with Big Rafting Nearby!

Winter Park is the highest incorporated town in Colorado, standing at an elevation of 9,110 feet. Originally settled in the 1880s for farming and ranching, Winter Park has many quaint restaurants, shops as well as summer festivals in the town park.

Its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park makes it the ideal spot for those who like to combine sightseeing with their whitewater rafting plans.

Reserve your Winter Park, Colorado rafting trip right now!

Family rafting on the Upper Colorado River or more adventurous waters on the Clear Creek River is less than an hour away! Winter Park is within driving distance to Idaho Springs (45 mins), Denver (1 hour, 20 mins), and Fort Collins (2 hours, 15 mins).

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day Afternoon	Class III	1/4 Day	$39.00
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day Morning	Class III	1/4 Day	$39.00
Clear Creek - Beginner - 1/3 Day	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$44.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$54.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - 1/2 Day Morning	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Clear Creek - Advanced Lower Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class IV & V	1/2 Day	$73.00
Clear Creek - Intermediate - Full Day	Class III & IV	Full Day	$94.00
Clear Creek - Advanced Lower Canyon - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$106.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Morning	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day Duckie	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - Full Day Adventure	Class II & III	Full Day	$69.00
Upper Colorado - 2 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$207.00
Upper Colorado - 3 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$299.00

Whitewater Rafting–VAIL, COLORADO–World-class skiing meets whitewater rafting in the unique Colorado town of Vail. Learn the history and partake in these exciting outdoor activities with Vail as your vacation hub.

Vail, Colorado: Unique Beginnings, Wild Skiing and Even Wilder Rafting

Vail, Colorado had a different beginning than most other Colorado towns. A man named Peter Seibert, who had a love for skiing, had a dream. He sought to develop sea areas to share with the rest of the world. He met another man named Earl Eaton, and together they picked the current Vail site.

They borrowed the town’s name from Charles Vail, Colorado’s chief engineer who built Route 6. Now one of the world’s leading ski areas, Vail is also famed as a world-class summer destination because of its superb rafting opportunities.

Don’t delay! Book your rafting trip near Vail, Colorado today!

It’s easy to access the outdoor activities from the Vail Valley! You can go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, the Colorado River and Clear Creek River! Vail is within driving distance to Glenwood Springs (61 miles) and Denver (98 miles).

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Arkansas River - Cottonwood Family Float	Class II & III	1/4 Day	$32.00
Arkansas River - Evening Float Fishing	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$225.00
Arkansas River - River and Rail package	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$92.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class III	1/2 Day	$56.00
Arkansas River - Bighorn Sheep Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$49.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge - 1/2 Day	Class IV & V	1/2 Day	$60.00
Arkansas River - Float Fishing - Full Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$350.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - Full Day	Class III	Full Day	$86.00
Arkansas River - Bighorn Sheep Canyon - Full Day	Class III & IV	Full Day	$82.00
Arkansas River - Numbers - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$108.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge - Full Day	Class IV & V	Full Day	$99.00
Arkansas River - Royal Gorge Grand Slam	Class IV & V	Full Day	$110.00
Brown's Canyon and Royal Gorge 2 or 3 day trips	Class II - V	Multi-day	$275.00
Arkansas River - Brown's Canyon - 2 Days	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$289.00
Arkansas River - BSC and Brown's Canyon 2 day trips	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$259.00
Arkansas River - Narrows & Brown's Canyon - 2 Days	Class III & IV	Multi-day	$325.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Blue River - Boulder Canyon - 1/2 Day	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$54.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Colorado River - Shoshone Short	Class III & IV	1/4 Day	$32.00
Colorado River - Shoshone 1/2 Day	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$43.00
Colorado River - Shoshone Double	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$45.00
Colorado River - Shoshone Wet & Wild	Class III & IV	1/2 Day	$53.00
Colorado River - Shoshone Full Day	Class II	Full Day	$69.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Afternoon	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 1/2 Day Morning	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$49.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day Duckie	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - 3/4 Day	Class II & III	Full Day	$74.00
Upper Colorado - Full Day Adventure	Class II & III	Full Day	$69.00
Upper Colorado - 2 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$207.00
Upper Colorado - 3 Day Adventure	Class II & III	Multi-day	$299.00

Trip	Ratings	Length	Price	More Info
Roaring Fork River - Half Day	Class II & III	1/2 Day	$43.00