Our Classic Whitewater Rafting Trips
- Cliffjumping & Swimming Opportunities
- Ages 5+
- 3 Hours
- 7 Miles
Upper Big Horn Sheep Canyon is a scenic stretch of the Arkansas River featuring continuous Class II rapids, steep canyon walls, and frequent boulder gardens. This high-energy run is ideal for intermediate paddlers looking for mellow whitewater, dramatic scenery, and the chance to spot local wildlife.
- Ages 5+
- 2.5 Hours
The Salida Town Run is perfect for people who want incredible scenery with a little bit of whitewater excitement. Spend your afternoon whitewater rafting through the heart of downtown Salida and the river play park!
- Paddle into high adventure
- 3 Hours
Salida River Adventures offers guided inflatable kayak tours on the Arkansas River, delivering a unique, hands-on experience. With expert instruction and all gear included, it’s a fun and accessible way to enjoy the water.
- 3 Hours
Float the Arkansas River through downtown Salida and the River Play Park.
River Tube Rentals in Downtown Salida. Float the River Play Park and enjoy Salida!
- Ages 15+
- 3 Hours
- 7 Miles
Looking for the best whitewater rafting experience in Salida? This seven miles of whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River will give you a thrill that you’ve never felt before!
Come raft with the BEST
Salida River Adventures is a locally-owned and operated whitewater rafting outfitter right in the heart of the Salida, CO. With the most experienced and professional guide staff in the industry, you will for sure be in great hands. Leave the screens at home and get back to adventure. We guarantee an experience the family will never forget. We bring decades of experience in the rafting industry to your Salida whitewater rafting trip. We are a family-run operation, so join us on the river and be treated like family.
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Best Whitewater Rafting and Guided Fishing Experience in Salida!
100% would do it again
Family overnight with Salida River Adventures in mid July 2021, was fantastic. It was the best part of our Colorado trip. Kyle and Mike were our guides and camp chefs. The food was top notch, all cooked over a camp fire with an amazing Dutch oven brownie to round it off. We had a family of four in one of their smaller rafts. This is a small local company with big benefits. 100% would do it again.
– K-Carter | Tripadvisor
best river guiding company in town
The best river guiding company in town- all of the guides are super experienced and make the trip fun and safe! We have gone rafting on a few different trips, taking a lot of family members and everyone had a blast. The guided fishing trips are awesome, too. Caught lots of fish. SRA staff knows their stuff. This is a small local company that cares about the quality of the experience!
– Tanja S. | Tripadvisor
Worth every penny
We loved this place. They have wet suits, helmets, and jackets available. You need them if it's cold outside. We did the two hour rapid III. It was great. I definitely want to go back for the level V rapids. Our guide was Tony. He's married with two kids, so he was very patient with our nine year old that got cold. He let her wrap up in his sweater and sit in the back of the boat. If we are ever back in this area, we will be back for sure.
– Cynthia R. | Tripadvisor
Great white water trip even for us old folks
Great white water action through Browns Canyon. Our guide Hank was incredible and got us safely through the many class 3 rapids. Next raft trip will be through the Numbers with Salida River Adventures.
– MountainMurf | Tripadvisor