Rafting Near Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs White Water Rafting

There arenā€™t many places you can be an hour from world-class rafting and have a ton of other attractions and activities to choose from. Colorado Springs is just such a city.

Home to exciting ziplining and the breathtaking Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs has something for everyone. With historical attractions like the Ghost Town Museum, youā€™ll get to see and feel the history of the West. And with thrilling attractions like rafting and horseback riding, youā€™ll make plenty of your own memories.

If youā€™re looking for white water rafting in Colorado Springs, youā€™ve come to the right place! Take your family down Bighorn Sheep Canyon, whose rapids are just exciting enough to keep youngstersā€™ attention. Or if youā€™re looking for more of a thrill, the Royal Gorge awaits. The Gorgeā€™s class III through class V rapids will have you shrieking with joy as you plunge through rapids like Sledgehammer and Boat Eater.

Why should I raft in Colorado Springs?

Whether youā€™re looking for the adventure of a lifetime, or a relaxing float with the kiddos, itā€™s hard to beat a Colorado Springs white water rafting trip. The cityā€™s just a short drive from the Royal Gorge, where you can raft down the Arkansas River beneath towering 1,000ā€™ canyon walls and see amazing wildlife. Or you can try Bighorn Sheep Canyonā€”maybe youā€™ll even see one of the majestic sheep that give this canyon its name!

Colorado Springs White Water Rafting Trips

Royal Gorge Rafting Trip

Dive into class III to V rapids in the heart of the magnificent Royal Gorge. Available as a half-day or full-day trip.
Half-Day Trip Price: $119 per person

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Trip

Blend the excitement of class II to IV rapids with miles of scenic beauty. Available as a half-day or full-day trip.
Half-Day Trip Price: $109 per person

Scenic Float Rafting Trip

Relax with your kids on this gentle, laid-back float down the Arkansas River. Available as a half-day raft trip.
Trip Price: $99 per person

Raft-n-RailĀ® Package

Combine a half-day Bighorn Sheep Canyon raft trip with a two hour train ride through the Royal Gorge. Click Trip Details to see both train seating options.
Package Price: starts at $203 per person

Fun Activities in Colorado Springs

As exciting as Colorado Springs rafting is, you donā€™t want to miss out on everything else this amazing city has to offer! Hereā€™s what else you can do on your trip:

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We know you want to get on the water early, so we offer luxury cabins mere feet from where youā€™re rafting trip will depart! If you want to get in a full day of white water rafting in Colorado Springs, staying in our cabins is perfect.

Our cabins are very well appointed, and youā€™ll look forward to the following:

  • Elegant kitchen
  • Spa-style bathroom
  • Multiple cable TVs
  • Free blazing-fast WiFi
  • Indoor/outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ grills
  • Full-service restaurant and bar right across the street

The real difference between our cabins and a 5-star hotel is that when you look outside in the morning, you wonā€™t see a big city. Instead youā€™ll see thick wild grass, scrubby trees, rolling hills, and a red-and-gold Colorado sunrise.

Our cabins are 1-2 bedrooms, and sleep 4-6 guests each.

Of course, we understand that not everyone wants to stay in a cabin on the river. If youā€™d rather stay in Colorado Springs, weā€™re happy to make a hotel recommendation for you and your family.

After a full day of adventure, youā€™ll want to unwind with a delicious meal and maybe a tall cold one. Our 8-Mile Bar and Grill has you covered. We offer tasty burgers and microbrews, all served by a friendly staff whoā€™s just as excited about rafting as you are!

Or, if you want to drive back to the city for dinner, the city offers some amazing eateries.

  • Caspian CafĆ© Mediterranean
  • Paraviciniā€™s
  • Edelweiss Restaurant
  • Jack Quinnā€™s Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Mountain Shadows Restaurant
  • Kingā€™s Chef Diner
  • Marigold CafĆ© & Bakery
  • Garden of the Gods Market & CafĆ©

You can find a list of even more restaurants in the city here.

Your Perfect Colorado Springs White Water Rafting Experience

If youā€™re looking for white water rafting in Colorado Springs, then youā€™ve come to the right place. At Echo Canyon River Expeditions, we donā€™t just offer a day of rafting. Weā€™ll partner with you to create a vacation experience that you and your family will still be smiling about next year.