Salida, Colorado River Rafting

You’ll find at least one in every town. In every little hamlet along the highway. On every stretch of road deep in the Rocky mountains, you’ll find a river with a torrent people love to raft, and the people who can guide you through what will undoubtedly be the most exciting, profound vacation you’ll take this year.

Below you’ll find listings of guides who can take you over the hills and far away into the placid waters of a family float or the adrenaline-infused rush of Class V rapids.

Also visit our sister site Rafting-Colorado.net for detailed listings of Colorado Rafting Outfitters.

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Salida


A Kokopelli Rafting Adventure - 10829 CR 165; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 1-800-879-9035
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Raft the Arkansas River, near Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado and Upper Colorado River, near Vail and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Enjoy experiences from thrilling whitewater rapids to the serenity of a peaceful canyon float. Kokopelli offers small custom trips, great food, personalized service, and exceptional guides.


A Whitewater Encounter - 14825 Hwy 285; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 719-530-0937; tollfree: 800-530-8362
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FREE WETSUIT USE! Enjoy the thrill instead of feeling the chill during your raft trip. Offering 1/2 day, full day and 3-day adventures on the Arkansas River, through Browns Canyon, Wildhorse Canyon, and the Numbers. Located between Salida and Buena Vista. Trips run 7 days/week from early May to late August. Group and military discounts. Trips for ages 5 and up.


Arkansas River Outfitters Association - PO Box 1156; Salida, CO; 81201

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Whether you choose whitewater or quiet water, a kayak or raft, a day trip or a week, a safe trip with the professional members of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) will leave you suntanned, excited and filled with good stories.


Independent Whitewater - 333 Maxwell; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 719-539-2944; tollfree: 800-428-1479
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We offer a variety of paddle and oar boat trips on the Arkansas River that are designed to meet your rafting needs, as well as guided fishing trips. When you compare the trip length, the number of rapids and the price of our tours you'll find we have the other companies beat in all categories!


Rock N Row - 19362 HWY 50; Cotopaxi, CO; 81223
phone: 719-942-4125; tollfree: 877-487-2494; fax: 719-942-4395
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Arkansas River Rafting by the Bighorn Canyon, mild to wild, class I to V, also inflatable kayaks, 1-2 person duckies w/guides. Rock climbing, ice climbing for beginner to experienced. Trail rides @ Cottonwood Stables, beginner - experienced, steak rides, half to full day rides. Activities for all ages and skill levels, with trips from quarter day to multi-day excursions. Ask about our combo trips.