19487 W. US Hwy 50
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
phone: 719-942-4362
toll free: 800-321-4352
website: www.arkansasrivertours.com
email: info@arkansasrivertours.com
Arkansas River Tours has been offering exceptional whitewater rafting in Colorado since 1973. Rafting experiences range from day trips to multi-day trips with camping, easy whitewater for family vacation adventures to challenging extreme adventures in Class IV+ whitewater.
148 E. 1st Street
Salida, CO 81201
phone: 719-530-7707
email: customerservice@badfishsup.com
website: badfishsup.com
Zack and Mike started Badfish in Zack’s garage on 11th street in Salida back in 2009. They started out making some of the first river surfing specific surfboards in the world. Badfish then progressed to making stand up paddleboards, rafts and related accessories and selling their products all over the US as well as Canada and Japan. In 2023 Badfish remodeled a space on the corner of E and 1st street to open a flagship surf shop in downtown Salida. The highest elevation surf shop in the world.
Visit their shop in person or online to see the variety of high quality boards, rafts, accessories, apparel and expertise!
17921 US Highway 285
Nathrop, CO 81236
toll free: 800-824-3795
local: 719-539-6851
email: info@dvorakexpeditions.com
website: www.dvorakexpeditions.com
Family owned and operated, Dvorak’s offers whitewater Rafting adventures | Fly-Fishing | Specialty Music Trips | Full Paddle School | Multi-Sport packages that include many activities: Raft, Bike, Hike, Climb, Zip line, Horseback, Fishing and Kayaking. Our experienced and professionally trained staff will take care of you on your adventures. Dvorak’s Watersport Rentals daily for Rafts, SUPS, Tubes, gear and book for Arkansas river shuttle services for the Arkansas Valley.
phone: 719-398-1180
email: info@canyonriverinstruction.com
website: www.canyonriverinstruction.com
Our goal is to make river running a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable experience. We strive to to create a learning and resource center for all types of river running skills including rowing, paddle rafting, multi-day river trips, kayaking and river rescue.
phone: 719-539-7737
website: www.raftsalida.com
email: raft@raftsalida.com
We’ve got rafting trips for all experience levels, from family float trips to exhilarating whitewater. Because of our unique location on the Arkansas River, we are able to offer longer trips with more rapids, as well as exclusive riverside camping. Cool down on the Arkansas River and experience the thrill of our whitewater inflatable kayaks (“duckies”) for day or overnight trips.
23910 Hwy. 285 S.
Buena Vista, CO 81211
phone: 719.395.2158
website: www.noahsark.com
website: www.BrownsCanyonAdventurePark.com
email: reservations@noahsark.com
Experience Colorado’s #1 rafted river! Since 1983, Noah’s Ark has specialized in family and group whitewater rafting trips through the Arkansas River’s most popular section, Browns Canyon National Monument! We offer half-day, full-day, and overnight trips leaving daily from our private riverside put-in. Join us for an adventure “miles from ordinary”!
24070 CR 301
Buena Vista, CO 81211
phone: 719-395-2466
toll free: 800-723-8987
website: www.whitewater.net
email: rafting@whitewater.net
River Runners offers three convenient rafting outposts near Salida: River Runners at Browns Canyon, River Runners at South Main in Buena Vista, and River Runners at the Royal Gorge. Choose from half-day, full-day and overnight rafting trips on beginner, intermediate and advanced whitewater. Open daily April – September.
23850 US Hwy 285 South
Buena Vista, CO
phone: 719-395-3335
website: www.rmoc.com
email: customerservice@rmoc.com
Kayak. Raft. SUP. Climb. Mountain Bike. Camp. Duckie. Professional instruction and guided trips in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley. Our cozy outpost sits along Hwy. 285 between the famous Browns Canyon Wilderness Area and the towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Sawatch Range.
7330 W US Hwy 50
Salida, CO 81201
phone: 719-626-1350
email: info@salidariveradventures.com
website: www.salidariveradventures.com
All of our float trips take place on various stretches of the Arkansas River. We utilize the numerous designated access points along the river to ensure that we are fishing the best water for that day. At our guide meeting every morning we will discuss trip location based on water levels, clarity, hatches and guest preference. We can be fishing the fast riffles downstream in the canyon for big rainbows or chasing hungry browns on a mellow trip through Salida. And for the adventurous angler, we can fish through Browns Canyon National Monument providing the scenery, rapids and deep holes.
FiBArk Building
240 N F Street
Salida, CO 81201
email: info@totallytubularsalida.com
website: totallytubularsalida.com
Open from Memorial Weekend on, Totally Tubular is your one stop shop for rafts, paddle boards, tubes, boogie boards and inflatable kayaks. Choose your way to play, grab a life jacket, and hop in the Arkansas River for a tubular time. The expert staff can help you decide where to float for the adventure that best suits your skill level. Grab the family and have a day on the river!
1200 US Highway 24/285
Buena Vista, CO
toll free: 1-800-462-7238
phone: 719-395-2112
email: rapids@inaraft.com
website: www.inaraft.com
Highly Rated on Trip Advisor. Twice Named Colorado’s Company of the Year. Specializing in ½ to 10 day whitewater adventures, scenic horseback rides, evening Arkansas River Dinner Float, and breathtaking zipline tours. Experience exceptional customer service at our 17 acre riverside facility. Visit our award winning website for more information and our extensive photo gallery.
