White Water Rafting Near Keystone, Colorado
From skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting in the summer, Keystone, Colorado offers plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors. Located within Summit County, the Keystone area provides nearby access to several rivers, creating ample opportunities for whitewater rafting.
The surrounding area boasts whitewater rafting experiences for families through adrenaline junkies, with trips running mellow class II through thrilling class V rapids. Join Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting on the water this summer, and make a splash on your Keystone, Colorado vacation!
The Keystone area offers a diversity of rivers and rapids, and we are happy to work with you and your group to tailor a package to your interests, experience level, and location. Check out our rivers and trips below for the best whitewater rafting options near Keystone, Colorado.
Rivers Near Keystone, Colorado
The Blue River– The Blue River is just a half hour from Keystone in Silverthorne, Colorado. Raft a mellow, family friendly section of the river and experience amazing views of the Gore Range in the background.
Colorado River– Just one hour from Keystone, Colorado lies the Upper Colorado River. This area near Kremmling, Colorado provides outstanding scenery, as you embark on a float trip, stand up paddleboard, or inflatable kayak adventure. Visitors are also able to experience overnight and fishing trips on this river.
The Clear Creek- Also only one hour from Keystone, visitors will find the Clear Creek River, running through historic Idaho Springs. This river offers opportunities for milder trips on class II to III rapids through intense class V rapid adventures.
Eagle River– One hour from Keystone, near Vail, Colorado, the Eagle River provides rafting options from mild and family friendly to intense whitewater. Fueled by the area’s high levels of snowmelt, rafters can expect great water conditions and continuous whitewater during peak season from May through July.
Arkansas River– Less than 90 minutes from Keystone, Colorado you will find mild to wild rafting opportunities on the Arkansas River. This area near Buena Vista, Colorado offers stunning views of the Arkansas River Valley, Collegiate Peaks, and Sawatch Mountain Range.
Family Friendly Whitewater Rafting Near Keystone
If you’re looking for a Whitewater Rafting trip near Keystone, Colorado for the entire family, or a beginner rafter wanting to explore milder rapids, we’ve got several options for you in the nearby Keystone area!
- Clear Creek
- Location: Idaho Springs outpost
- Class III rapids
- Min. age: 6
Scenic Float (1/2 day and full day)
- Upper Colorado River
- Location: Kremmling outpost
- Class II rapids
- Min. age: 2 (1/2 day) or 5 (full day)
- Blue River
- Location: Breckenridge
- Class III rapids
- Min. age: 5
- Arkansas River
- Location: Buena Vista outpost
- Class III rapids
- Min. age: 7
These Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting trips will give you a great introduction to rafting technique, as well as allow you to explore some of Colorado’s best scenery
Whitewater Rafting Near Keystone for Thrill Seekers
For rafters looking for more of a challenge or thrill, we offer trips on up to class V rapids. Check out our advanced rafting opportunities, and amp up your summer adventure!
- Clear Creek
- Location: Idaho Springs outpost
- Class V rapids
- Min. age: 15
- Clear Creek
- Location: Idaho Springs outpost
- Class V rapids
- Min. age: 15
The Gauntlet, Pine Creek & Numbers Full Day
- Arkansas River
- Location: Buena Vista outpost
- Class V rapids
- Min age: 15
- Arkansas River
- Location: Buena Vista outpost
- Class V rapids
- Min age: 15
- Includes Rock Climbing
These trips will get your heart pumping on thrilling rapids, as you rush through some of the wildest stretches of river Colorado has to offer! Check out all trips for even more exciting adventures.
Combine your Whitewater Rafting experience with a Zipline, Via Ferrata, or Rock Climbing adventure for an unforgettable Keystone experience!
Testimonials
“As the Keystone Conference Activities Coordinator, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to you and the Arkansas Valley Adventure staff. You have been extremely accommodating while working with Keystone Conference Services. From visiting us prior to the summer season to answering our questions to tailoring each group’s Colorado white water rafting trip to their specific needs, it has been extremely easy to book group adventures. The season has gone smoothly, and I have only heard positive comments from groups.
Thank you for your help in providing our groups at Keystone with excellent service. I look forward to working with you next season.”
– Lindsay Kuhlman (Conference Activities Coordinator, Keystone Resort)
