Arkansas River Rafting Salida Colorado

Visiting salida colorado in the summer is the ultimate vacation.
Arkansas river rafting salida colorado. Let one of our river guides show you how to sit paddle and navigate the river in a kayak. Beginner inflatable kayak trips in buena vista colorado kayak the arkansas river. America s most famous white water rafting river the arkansas runs right through downtown. The arkansas river is among the most rafted rivers in the country and the clear favorite in colorado.
View arkansas river rafting maps. Independent whitewater is salida s local rafting connection on the arkansas river. Whitewater rafting is the ultimate summertime activity and the arkansas river is the most popular white water destination in the state. There are so many outdoor activities festivals shopping and restaurants you ll have something different to do every day.
The arkansas headwaters recreation area one of the nation s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking and home to the most commercially rafted river in the united states the arkansas river. This mild whitewater tour starts four miles upstream of river runners. Whether it s scenic family floats advanced whitewater rafting or a half day trip through browns canyon national monument we have a trip to fit your needs. Tumbling 4 650 in 152 miles boaters can find anything from roaring class iv and v rapids to milder class ii and iii sections which are ideal for beginner and family trips.
Arkansas river tours is committed to providing the safest highest quality river trips available. Colorado whitewater rafting and guided float fishing on the arkansas river in the heart of salida co. Trips depart daily at various sections of the river between runs begins near leadville passing south to buena vista and salida then heading west to caƱon city. Deep in the heart of land locked colorado sits the watersports town of salida and a river known for its world class rafting the arkansas river.
Numbers narrows browns canyon bighorn sheep canyon royal gorge. We have 2 convenient locations that offer whitewater rafting colorado springs and salida colorado. Inflatable kayaking is a unique way to experience colorado s upper arkansas river. And for good reason.
From advanced royal gorge rafting to beginner and intermediate bighorn sheep canyon rafting we. Colorado s top white water rafting destinations. Carving its way through the high country this river is known for delivering exhilarating rapids that are surrounded by stunning views.