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Arkansas River Rafting Browns Canyon

Arkansas River Rafting in Browns Canyon

June 19, 2021 By //  by Matt Thomas

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If you’re looking for summer adventure, head to the Arkansas River. It’s one of the most exciting landscapes to raft in Colorado, with numerous sections ranging in class and ability.

Arkansas River Stone Bridge Rafting Map
Whitewater Map.

Browns Canyon, which recently became a national monument, offers a thrilling day on the water. There are numerous class III rapids, with a chance to stay on for some IVs. This stint of river starts just south of Buena Vista in Nathrop, and continues that way to Salida.

June 13th trip down the Arkansas River at Browns Canyon, flowing at 4000 CFS:

The USGS measures current water levels by Nathrop.

We entered at Ruby Hill Park, which doubles as a campground. The views of the Collegiate Peaks and riverside campsites make it a nice place to spend the night. It’s part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, which is also a state park.

Snow-capped collegiate Peaks.
Ruby Mountain Amphitheater.
On stage looking south.
Campground loop.
Riverside campsite.
Stay here and you can watch the rafters.
Tents lined up.
Rafting south on the Arkansas.
Rafts docked.
Taking out the dogs.
Boat ramp.
Attention!
Ruby Mountain Campground map.
More campsites to the south.
Whitewater awaits to the south.
Rafters passing by Ruby Mountain.

Learn more about the Arkansas River’s four main sections to raft.

About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. And his favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State.

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