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.
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.
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.
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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.
