Salida Colorado Rafting Guides & Outfitters
With a river like the Arkansas River running through it, what town wouldn't be a mecca for the whitewater rafting and kayaking community? Home to FibARK, a yearly whitewater festival as well as professional races down intensely professional rapids, Salida can host your family adventures as well with float trips and Class II rapids that will have your kids squealing with delight. As always, check with the guides listed below for appropriate levels and times of season for your expertise.

Salida Colorado Rafting Companies
A Whitewater Encounter - 14825 Hwy 285; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 719-530-0937; tollfree: 800-530-8362
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
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.



