Cottonwood Family Float
An Unforgettable Colorado Family Adventure!
Arkansas River
Quarter Day
Beginner Class II-III
This is by far the best family rafting in Colorado! We are the only outfitter offering this trip since it conveniently ends right at our riverside base. The spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery of Cottonwood Canyon is for all ages. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class I-III rapids with about 1.5 hours on the river. This is the perfect introductory experience for families with children or timid beginners. Children must weigh at least 35 lbs to properly fit into our life jackets. You will float from Coaldale to our riverside base in Cotopaxi while enjoying scenic views of wildlife and the Sangre de Cristo Range. Add some excitement to your family vacation with Arkansas River Tours!
Minimum Age
Dependent on water level. Call for info.
Meeting Location
Cotopaxi Office
Arrival Time
9:15 AM and 1:15 PM
Launch Time
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Plan Your Trip
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Arkansas River WeatherFremont County74°clear skyhumidity: 15%wind: 9mph WH 69 • L 62
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Fremont County
74°
clear sky
humidity: 15%
wind: 9mph W
H 69 • L 62
87°
Fri
86°
Sat
75°
Sun
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
Trip Reviews
2 Day Raft Trip Was Unforgettable!
★★★★★
“I went on the 2 day Gunnison Gorge raft trip and had the most incredible time. I've been on a few multi-day trips, but this one takes the cake. The guides were very skilled, knowledgable, and friendly. The views were unforgettable and rapids thrilling. My favorite part was the waterfalls on the second day.”
- Ivy Duncan
The Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip was great!
★★★★★
“Our family had a blast rafting bighorn sheep canyon! The river was perfect for our kids and the guide made it really fun. Thanks for an awesome ride!”
- Anne Higgins
Arkansas River Tours made my first rafting experience so memorable!
★★★★★
“This was my first ever river rafting trip and Arkansas River Tours made it so memorable. Thank you so much for making me feel at home on the river!”
- Jessie Sisson