Summit County Colorado White Water Rafting
Summit County is one of the most scenic counties in Colorado. To many, Summit County is Colorado’s high country, home to four world-class ski resorts and some of the most-visited mountain peaks in Colorado.
Though Summit County’s reputation was made by its world-class ski mountains — Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail are just minutes away — its warm-weather outdoor activities are just as fabulous. Visit for hiking, biking, fly fishing, horseback riding and the don’t-miss thrill of Colorado white water rafting.
Summit County, Colorado White Water Rafting Choices
All four rivers that Highside Adventure Tours serves are convenient to Summit County, which is just 90 minutes west of Denver on I-70. Our Summit County, Colorado white water rafting options include:
The Blue River — The Blue River is Summit County’s only whitewater river and one of the few opportunities for high country river rafting in the state.
Exquisitely scenic, this trip boasts gorgeous views of some of the highest peaks in Colorado, including the mountains of the stunning Gore Range. This is a great Summit County, Colorado white water rafting trip for those seeking a half-day adventure. Click on our Blue River page to learn more. This trip meets at our Breckenridge basecamp in Summit County.
Clear Creek — Convenient to Summit County, Clear Creek rafting trips start in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs, on I-70 about 45 minutes east of Summit County. Our Clear Creek Summit County rafting trips include full- and half-day trips for all ages and all levels. The Clear Creek page describes all your rafting options, including some fun rafting combinations such as a half day rafting followed by a tour of an historic mine or a half-day raft trip followed by a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of the Indian Springs Resort.
The Colorado River — This Summit County rafting adventure meets at our Breckenridge basecamp in Summit County, and then together we drive roughly an hour to our remote canyon put-in.
The Colorado River is one of the classic rivers in the United States. Starting high in the Colorado Rockies, and eventually flowing through the Grand Canyon, the Colorado is the setting for some great mountain and canyon scenery, natural hot springs, old pioneer cabins, wildlife viewings and the chance to raft. Colorado River rafting trip options of many lengths and for all skill levels are available.
Arkansas River — This trip begins about 1.25 hours south of Summit County in Buena Vista, Colorado. Buena Vista means “beautiful view” in Spanish, and they’re not kidding! The 14,000-foot Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River Valley are simply beautiful. Along with the thrill of rafting the most popular commercial river in the U.S., the surroundings help make the trip even more worthwhile.
Buena Vista is a fun town to visit, and don’t miss the two fabulous hot springs just outside of town. When combined with your trip to Summit County, rafting the Arkansas and exploring the Collegiate Peaks area will absolutely treat you to the best Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer! From our Buena Vista basecamp, we offer full and half day whitewater rafting trips for all levels and all ages.
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Additional Summit County Offerings
Summit County rafting is surely one of the great adventures this area offers, but it’s only part of the fun. Beautiful Lake Dillon offers boating, sailing, fishing, sunning and the clear reflection of the astonishingly blue Colorado skies. There are numerous art and music festivals throughout the summer and fall, as well as charming towns to explore including Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne (with factory outlet shopping) and Frisco. World-class dining, nearby national parks, the White River National Forest, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and Summit County rafting make Summit County the perfect Colorado destination.
For more information about Summit County, Colorado white water rafting choices and the adventures that await, contact us today and let us help you plan a memorable Summit County rafting adventure. 800-997-3448
Highside Adventure Tours, Inc. (DBA Good Times Rafting, Colorado Adventure Center) operates under special use permits with the White River National Forest, Colorado State Parks (Arkansas River Headwaters Area), Bureau of Land Management (BLM Kremmling office), Clear Creek County and is an equal opportunity service provider.
All Lower Colorado River (Shoshone Rapids) and Roaring Fork trips offered through Rock Gardens Rafting a fully licensed and permitted outfitter.
