Arkansas River

The Arkansas River is the most popular rafting river in America! From its headwaters at the historic mining area around Leadville, Colorado; through scenic mountain towns like Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado; to the breathtaking Royal Gorge and beyond... Colorado's Arkansas River has some of the nation's most exciting whitewater and amazing mountain views. From highly technical Class IV & V rapids (the Numbers near Granite & Buena Vista, Colorado and The Royal Gorge near Canon City), to relaxing & scenic calm-water float trips, the Arkansas has it all.

 

 

 

The mountain towns and wilderness areas that lie in and surround the Arkansas River valley are full of excellent recreation & lodging opportunities. Besides rafting, kayaking and canoeing, take advantage of the area's fishing, hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, ghost towns and historic areas. Enjoy an elegant bed and breakfast or rustic cabin rental; rough it by doing a little camping or back packing.

 

Links: AROA, Arkansas River Tours