Colorado Rafting: Arkansas River, Browns Canyon, Royal Gorge & More
Colorado rafting trips on the Arkansas River, including Browns Canyon, the Royal Gorge, the Numbers and the Narrows. Choose from one day to multi-day trips. You get extraordinary Noah's staff who specialize in family rafting and youth groups.The Arkansas River is a Colorado white water rafting destination and a true outdoor recreation treasure for thousands of visitors every year. It is one of the most popular rafting rivers in the US! Noah's Ark was one of the first companies rafting the diverse sections of the Arkansas River. Now the largest Colorado rafting company, Noah's Ark has led thousands of families and groups on Arkansas River rafting trips since 1983. Put our experience to work making your Colorado rafting vacation the best ever!
Colorado Rafting on the Arkansas River: Choose Easy Float Trips or Big White Water
The Arkansas River flow south and eastward through the Colorado Rocky Mountains for almost 150 miles of fantastic and diverse whitewater, and continues on over a thousand miles to the sea. The Arkansas River Headwaters Recreation Area includes the most popular white water rafting sections of the Arkansas River:
- Arkansas River- Browns Canyon: Ages 6 and up, great for families and novices
- Arkansas River- Royal Gorge: Exciting Class IV-IV+ whitewater. Minimum age 16.
- Arkansas River- Narrows: Ages 14 and up, exciting rapids and fun.
- Arkansas River- Numbers: Intense, big whitewater. Minimum age 18.
Easily accessible from Denver, Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Summit County in Colorado, the Arkansas River is located near Buena Vista, CO. There are lots of reasons why this is the most popular white water rafting and kayaking destination in Colorado. The Arkansas River forges its path through the mountains before dropping into the shadows of Browns Canyon and the Royal Gorge to deliver one of the most incredible white water rafting experiences in the United States. This versatile river offers runs from beginner to advanced and Colorado white water from Class II to Class V, all amidst unforgettable views of 14,000 foot peaks in the Arkansas River Valley.
Whether you are planning a family rafting trip, youth group activity, or a corporate team building experience using a Colorado whitewater rafting or adventure outing, the Arkansas River near Buena Vista, CO is an ideal setting with a world class river. All levels of whitewater rafting experience welcome!
Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips: Choose Your Section of the Arkansas River
Browns Canyon, The Narrows, The Numbers, Royal Gorge: Something For Everyone!
Browns Canyon Half Day Colorado Rafting
Class III to III+ Rapids
10 miles
The Browns Canyon trips offer an incredible combination of a wilderness setting and many rapids. The #1 rafted section in Colorado and the country! We have 2 launches daily from our private river put-in.
Browns Canyon Full Day Colorado Rafting
Class III to III+ Rapids
20 miles
Double the adventure and double the miles through Browns Canyon and enjoy breathtaking scenery, towering granite walls, amazing rock formations and thrilling rapids!
Narrows Full Day Colorado Whitewater Rafting
Class III to IV Rapids
15 miles
Located to the north of Browns Canyon, this technically challenging trip offers spectacular views, a delicious homemade lunch and exciting rapids!
Brown's Canyon Overnight Colorado Rafting Trip
Class III to III+ Rapids
20 miles
Raft through exciting class III and IV rapids during the day and then in the evening enjoy hiking, fishing or wildlife viewing at your campsite in the heart of Browns Canyon.
Narrows Overnight Colorado Rafting Trip
Class III to IV Rapids
35 miles
Raft through the Narrows and Browns Canyon sections of the Arkansas River and enjoy 15 exciting class III-IV rapids and a relaxing night camping beside the river!
Royal Gorge Full Day Colorado Rafting
Class IV to IV+ Rapids
17 miles
The Royal Gorge Trip offers 17 miles of white water rafting in the shadows of the stunning 1000-foot canyon walls of the Royal Gorge. It is a physically demanding trip with breathtaking scenery.
Numbers Full Day Colorado Whitewater Rafting
Class IV to IV+ Rapids
24 miles
This highly technical section of white water , located just north of Buena Vista, is for those with excellent physical stamina and a desire for relentless Class IV water.
