Learn more about our trips:

White Water Rafting Trips

Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.

Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO

America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.

Salt River Trips, Arizona

World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.

Family Rafting Trips

Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.

Royal Gorge & Numbers

The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.

Multi-Day Getaways

Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.

Land-Based Adventures

Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.

Arkansas River Overnight Rafting & Riverside Camping Adventure

Continuous Whitewater on a 2-Day Camping Raft Trip – Perfect for Weekends

Camping riverside on the Arkansas River This two-day rafting adventure trip offers the most continuous white water available on a self-contained two day trip in Colorado. We start trips seven days a week for a perfect getaway from the cares of everyday life. Included in this trip is the white water of both the Narrows and Browns Canyon Full-Day trips. These sections have stunning views of snowcapped 14,000′ peaks, sheer canyon walls, and crystal clear deep blue skies.

We love loading all the camping and rafting equipment on the rafts and floating to a beach that is not accessible from roads. You will experience the fun of self-contained overnight camping by the river without other groups around us.

At the close of the day, your guides prepare delicious meals from scratch while you enjoy your evening, free from normal camp chores. After dinner enjoy a walk, play a camp game or go fishing. When darkness comes, lounge under a sparkling star filled sky while relaxing around a toasty campfire. Our comfortable sleeping bags and self-inflating pads help ensure a good night’s sleep in a cozy tent.

3-day Arkansas River Adventures and 5-day Arkansas River Adventures trips continue on past the 2-day ending point and offer you the opportunity to really leave the world behind. If part of your group would like to join you on your 2-day trip and continue down the river for 3-5 days, we can easily arrange that option.

Be sure to check out our Multi-Day Rafting page to see what makes Wilderness Aware Rafting adventures special.

The Details:

Where to Meet:	Wilderness Aware Headquarters, Buena Vista, CO (Get Directions)
Daily Launches:	May 1 to September 3
Length:	35 miles
Difficulty:	Class III-IV
Experience Level:	Suitable for Everyone
Departure Time:	9:00 AM
Adult Price:	$339
Child Price (Ages 8-16): Minimum Weight 60 lbs.	$288 Minimum age increases during high flows in May and June.
Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in, relax, and enjoy our complimentary breakfast before your trip leaves. Breakfast is available 7:30 am to 10:00 am. Price listed does not include land and water access fees. Groups of 10 or more qualify for special group rates!