Buena Vista Basecamp
Activities: Whitewater Rafting
Rivers: Arkansas River
Retail: Rafting memorabilia, Photos
In the map below, use the "get directions" form below the map to get driving directions.
Address: 22565 U.S. HWY. 285, Nathrop, CO 81236
If perfection equals a relaxing mountain town with natural hot springs, quiet B&B’s and adventure out your front door, Buena Vista, Colorado has got you covered. After all, the name says everything. Spanish for “Beautiful View,” Buena Vista, Colorado sits at the foot of the snow-capped Collegiate Peaks, a majestic grouping of some of Colorado’s highest mountains.
All Arkansas River whitewater rafting trips meet at our Buena Vista Basecamp.
Incorporated in 1879, the town of Buena Vista sits in a large valley of high mountain desert terrain. This means milder temperatures than many of Colorado’s mountain communities, and of course, lots of sunshine for hearty lunches on the banks of Arkansas River.
Locals know the stretch of
river near Buena Vista as the quintessential Colorado rafting trip: wide-open
blue sky, rock formations that inspire tall tales, a backdrop of 14,000-foot
peaks and enough whitewater to make anyone smile. Book with the Colorado
Adventure Center, and we’ll tack on a hearty riverside lunch, knowledgeable
guides and real Rocky Mountain hospitality.
There’s no question about it; Buena Vista residents are friendly. After you’ve made a few new friends, try spotting some of Colorado’s other locals. Mule deer, antelope, eagles and hawks all call the Buena Vista area home. Use the "Get Directions" form below the map to get printable driving directions to Buena Vista Colorado.
