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

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Independent Whitewater - 10830 CR 165; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 719-539-7737; 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!


Kokopelli Rafting Adventure - 10829 CR 165; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 1-800-879-9035
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Raft the Arkansas River, near Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado and Upper Colorado River, near Vail and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Enjoy experiences from thrilling whitewater rapids to the serenity of a peaceful canyon float. Kokopelli offers small custom trips, great food, personalized service, and exceptional guides.


Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center - 14825 HWY 285; Salida, CO; 81201
phone: 719-539-4680
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Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center has been the premier whitewater kayaking school in the Rocky Mountain West since 1982. Our kayak instruction facility is on the banks of the famous Arkansas River. Whether you are looking for a great day outing from Denver or Colorado Springs, a couple of days of adventure with your family, or an extended period of instruction on your Colorado summer vacation we have the facilities, equipment, and experienced staff to provide you with fantastic experience.