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Departures at Cotopaxi location
One day just isn’t enough
When you really need to unplug
Experience an exhilarating Arkansas River overnight rafting adventure that encompasses both Browns Canyon rafting and Royal Gorge rafting, with camping at our riverside location in Cotopaxi. Each section provides a unique Arkansas River experience of varying scenery and rapids. The easy accessibility we have to these canyons from our location allows us to customize our overnight Arkansas River rafting trips to your group’s needs.
Our camping area, nestled below the Cotopaxi Cliffs, provides a breathtaking backdrop while you fish, enjoy a game of horseshoes, or simply unwind around the campfire sharing river tales. We'll cook up some delicious meals. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep who frequent the water’s edge for a drink!
This multi-day trip has big water and big fun, so it's great for groups where all the participants are at least 14 years old and can swim. Paddling is required on this trip, so everyone should be ready to follow instructions from their guide. If you're interested in a multi-day raft trip that is suitable for younger rafters or raft beginners, check out the 2-Day Gunnison Gorge Rafting Trip or the Multi-Day Family-Friendly River Trip.
Multi-day trips aren't just for raft and camp experts! Our multi-day trips are perfect for groups that want to have an extended stay on the river but lack the gear or don't know how to plan a multi-day raft trip.
Our multi-day Arkansas River trip is terrific for adventurous families, scout groups, friend reunions, and any other group that wants to spend a few days on the river without spending hours planning the logistics.
Location: Arkansas River with departure at Cotopaxi location
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 14+
Trip Length: 2-3 days
Adventure Level: Class III-VI+ rapids. Paddling required
Experience an exhilarating Arkansas River overnight rafting adventure that encompasses both Browns Canyon rafting and Royal Gorge rafting, with camping at our riverside location in Cotopaxi. Each section provides a unique Arkansas River experience of varying scenery and rapids. The easy accessibility we have to these canyons from our location allows us to customize our overnight Arkansas River rafting trips to your group’s needs.
Our camping area, nestled below the Cotopaxi Cliffs, provides a breathtaking backdrop while you fish, enjoy a game of horseshoes, or simply unwind around the campfire sharing river tales. We'll cook up some delicious meals. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep who frequent the water’s edge for a drink!
This multi-day trip has big water and big fun, so it's great for groups where all the participants are at least 14 years old and can swim. Paddling is required on this trip, so everyone should be ready to follow instructions from their guide. If you're interested in a multi-day raft trip that is suitable for younger rafters or raft beginners, check out the 2-Day Gunnison Gorge Rafting Trip or the Multi-Day Family-Friendly River Trip.
Multi-day trips aren't just for raft and camp experts! Our multi-day trips are perfect for groups that want to have an extended stay on the river but lack the gear or don't know how to plan a multi-day raft trip.
Our multi-day Arkansas River trip is terrific for adventurous families, scout groups, friend reunions, and any other group that wants to spend a few days on the river without spending hours planning the logistics.
Location: Arkansas River with departure at Cotopaxi location
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 14+
Trip Length: 2-3 days
Adventure Level: Class III-VI+ rapids. Paddling required
Departures at Cotopaxi location
One day just isn’t enough
When you really need to unplug
This Colorado multi-day rafting trip will run an upriver section in the Browns Canyon National Monument and a section in the lower end of the river in the Royal Gorge. We are skipping the floating parts and providing you with the best Colorado whitewater rafting!
You will camp right on the river at our private campground. Access great fishing, swimming, indoor bathrooms, fire pit, spectacular scenery, and common sightings of Bighorn Sheep.
We will provide meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day with fresh foods and meats from our local butcher. Your guide will become your chef and cook/prepare your meals riverside while you enjoy the outdoors of Colorado.
Your multi-day whitewater adventure starts with a meetup at our rafting outpost at 19487 US 50, Cotopaxi, CO. Our outpost is about 35 minutes from Cañon City and 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs. Aim to get to our meeting spot by at least 8:15 am.
Our team will have already organized the gear and planned the meals for this trip. The campsite is at our base in Cotopaxi, which means you have access to basic amenities, we have confirmed camp space and you won’t have to break down camp each day. We will collect and organize the additional gear you bring for the trip and ensure that everyone has what they need for the entirety of the trip. Once our guest attendants check you in, it’s time to suit up in our provided helmets and life jackets and shuttle to the put-in. You’ll have enough time to enjoy the views, sing songs and build excitement for your days on the river.
Once you arrive at the put-in, your adventure begins! The first leg of the 2-day trip is the wildly fun Browns Canyon, which has a mix of fun and splashy class II rapids like Pinball, Zoom Flume, and the Staircase to get your feet wet. Then, you will try your paddle at some with some bigger class III-IV rapids, like the notorious Seidel’s Suckhole. It’s the perfect appetizer for Royal Gorge’s main course!
If you tackle the 3-day trip, you get a fun float day in Bighorn Sheep Canyon before you embark on the rapids-filled Browns and Royal Gorge Sections! We love the 3-day trip because Bighorn Sheep Canyon is the perfect transition into your raft adventure. The calmer, splashy water allows you to take your focus off the river and take in the views and warm-up for the whitewater ahead.
The last day of rafting takes you on the most popular whitewater trip we offer: Royal Gorge. You’ll have a few minutes on the water to warm up before the real fun begins – and doesn’t stop until the take-out! You’ll fly over rowdy and wildly fun rapids like Sledgehammer, Wallslammer, Boateater, Narrows, and Sunshine Falls.
Each night you spend on the river, you’ll get to call our Cotopaxi riverside campsite a home away from home. This spacious and scenic campsite keeps you close to the water and close to the fun, with small swimming and fishing areas, lawn games, perfect trees for hammocking, and campfires to cozy up next to. While you hang out, our guides will cook up some delicious, hearty meals with fresh ingredients from our local butcher to keep your energy up for the next stretch of rafting.
Along the trip, your raft will be captured by our talented photographer for some dramatic photos of navigating rapids. These photos will be available for purchase at the end of your trip so you can keep your Royal Gorge memories forever.
Multi-Day Rafting
Sometimes, one day of fun just isn’t enough! A multi-day raft trip is the perfect option if you’re ready to escape to Colorado nature for an adventure-filled vacation. Our overnight whitewater trips are the easiest way to escape onto the river because we handle all logistics, from travel to gear to campsite fun.
The Arkansas River has some of the best whitewater you can find in the West, with beautiful Rocky Mountain views, giant granite canyons and miles and miles of a powerful river. Browns Canyon has high-altitude beauty with pines, massive boulders and rock gardens, while Royal Gorge is nestled between tall sheer cliffs that hold America’s highest suspension bridge.
If you opt for a three-day adventure, you’ll also get to see the stunning views of Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This calmer, splashy float is a perfect way to unwind and take in the scenery before you hop on sections of the river that command your attention. This area is known for bighorn sheep sightings (hence the name), so keep your eyes out for our favorite Rocky Mountain friends.
Your group will spend about 4-5 hours each day on the river, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy some downtime at the campsite playing games, going for small hikes, eating meals and chatting around the fire.
What’s included:
What’s not included:
Ages 14+, ability to swim, decent physical shape to keep up with paddling commands, and an adventurous spirit.
We offer this trip daily from the beginning of May through June 30th. We will run select dates in July and you can call for details (1.719.942.4362).
We can fit 6 to 7 guests in a raft depending on the group’s size, plus your guide.
Transportation to and from the river, meals, PFD/life jacket, wetsuits, helmet and splash jacket. Wetsuits and camping gear are available for rent.
No, we use camp to store all of your personal gear and do not need to bring it on the river unless you have a necessary item. This makes the day easier and allows for more time out on the river.
Ages 14+, ability to swim, decent physical shape to keep up with paddling commands, and an adventurous spirit.
We offer this trip daily from the beginning of May through June 30th. We will run select dates in July and you can call for details (1.719.942.4362).
We can fit 6 to 7 guests in a raft depending on the group’s size, plus your guide.
Transportation to and from the river, meals, PFD/life jacket, wetsuits, helmet and splash jacket. Wetsuits and camping gear are available for rent.
No, we use camp to store all of your personal gear and do not need to bring it on the river unless you have a necessary item. This makes the day easier and allows for more time out on the river.
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If you'd prefer, email us at info@arkansasrivertours.com or call 1.800.321.4352.
Since our inception in 1973, Arkansas River Tours has been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available.
Phone: 1.719.942.4362
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