We have suspended our Clear Creek Rafting trips due to low water. Our Upper Colorado River and Arkansas River locations remain open.

Colorado Whitewater Rafting Reviews

Why Guests Choose Downstream Adventures

Colorado is home to some of the best whitewater rafting in the country, and Downstream Adventures puts you right in the middle of it.

 

From family-friendly floats on Middle Clear Creek to the heart-pounding rapids of The Numbers on the Arkansas River, our three river locations, Clear Creek, the Upper Colorado River, and the Arkansas River, offer a trip for every kind of adventurer. For more than 20 years, our family-owned outfitter has guided guests through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with a commitment to safety, top-notch equipment, and guides who know these rivers inside and out.

A great rafting trip comes down to who’s steering the boat. Across hundreds of reviews, our guests consistently point to the same thing: guides who are knowledgeable, safety-focused, and genuinely fun to spend a few hours on the water with. Whether it’s your first time in a raft or you’re chasing bigger rapids on an advanced run, Downstream Adventures is built to deliver an experience that has families, groups, and repeat rafters coming back trip after trip.

But don’t just take our word for it, see what real guests have to say about their Colorado rafting adventure.

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5.0 909 reviews
Mar and Russ were knowledgeable, safety-conscience, humorous guides! They made me feel safe and capable. Russ shared history of the area and environmental information. It was a great time!
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Ann S.
Aug 2026
Great experience! Mar & Russ were skilled, professional and fun. The scenery was breathtaking. Russ was a knowledgeable guide, sharing history of the area and information about the vegetation.
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Mary Brennan
Jul 2026
Marissa was an excellent guide and the experience was amazing!
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Ray Feliciano
Jul 2026
Marissa was an amazing guide and made the experience awesome for us!
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Autumn Ivester
Jul 2026
With a TON of rafting companies offering the same experience, my family of four could not be happier Downstream. These guys are a smaller outfit. And honestly, it made all the difference. It felt more personal. When we launched, the team of two got us in the water quickly (ahead of the larger companies flotilla). The river was low but our expert river guide, Mar, got us through some tricky spots. It was obvious she was the real-deal when I watched others further behind us struggle in the areas we cruised through. I highly recommend Downstream Adventures!
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Andy Schneider
Jul 2026
We enjoyed our Raft trip. Mar was a great guide. If we are in the area we would definitely use this company again.
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Kris Keith
Jul 2026
5 star rating
Great time on the Colorado river Last week we went on a half day rafting adventure on the Colorado river (since Clear Creek, our original trip, was not available due to low water levels). Our guide, Dillon, was great. He told us interesting stories and facts as we floated down the river. We did a beginner level and it was very relaxing, with just a few small rapids. We saw birds and a big horn sheep on the shore. I highly recommend Downstream Adventures.
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Cindy R
Jul 2026
Our guide (Marissa) was phenomenal! She made it the best rafting trip we have ever been on!
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Sara West
Jul 2026
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A wonderful adventure on the Arkansas River, downstream from Browns Canyon because of low flows. Fortunately our guide Russell and the Downstream staff choose the proper raft for our small group (just 3 of us). We were smaller, lighter and shallower than the other groups on the river, thus avoiding getting constantly hung up on rocks and shallows. Good work! We flew past the others, combining great fun with gorgeous views. Well Done!
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Barbara Dahl
Jul 2026

Upper Clear Creek Rafting

Our closest rafting trips to Denver feature fast-moving water, continuous Class III-IV rapids, and one of Colorado’s most exciting stretches of whitewater.

 

→ Explore Upper Clear Creek Rafting

Browns Canyon Rafting

A Colorado classic. Browns Canyon combines scenic canyon views with fun Class III rapids, making it one of the state’s most popular rafting trips for families, first-timers, and returning rafters alike.

 

→ Explore Browns Canyon Rafting

 

Upper Colorado River

Looking for a more relaxed day on the water? The Upper Colorado River offers beautiful scenery, gentle rapids, and an excellent choice for families with younger children.

 

→ Explore Upper Colorado River Rafting