Looking for a whitewater rafting adventure during your vacation in Colorado? Join Clear Creek Rafting Company for one of our Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Not only does the Arkansas River offer some of the best whitewater rafting in Colorado, it also presents breathtaking views of the beautiful Royal Gorge and the famous Royal Gorge Bridge, one of the world's highest suspension bridges.

Our convenient location, just 8 miles west of Canon City, is within easy driving distance to all the activities of the Royal Gorge region and only 1 hour from Colorado Springs. All our Royal Gorge Rafting trips depart from our office, only ¼ mi from the Royal Gorge bridge turnoff, at 44650 US HWY 50 West, Canon City Colorado 81212.

Our whitewater rafting trips are tailored to all levels of experience. If you are looking for a thrill, the Royal Gorge rafting trip offers class III-IV whitewater and stunning views of the Royal Gorge and the Royal Gorge Bridge. Follow along the path of the historic Royal Gorge railway and peer up from your raft along the canyon walls to see the Royal Gorge Bridge high above. You can also catch glimpses of heron, deer, bighorn sheep and other wildlife along the many thrilling rapids on our Royal Gorge Rafting trips. Just don't forget to paddle through the technical class III and IV whitewater encountered throughout the trip. Our Royal Gorge rafting trips are available daily as half day morning or afternoon trips, or choose a full day Royal Gorge Rafting Trip which includes a delicious lunch.

For a more family oriented adventure, check out our Bighorn Sheep Canyon whitewater rafting trip. Good for anyone age 7 and up, the Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip is an exciting introduction to whitewater. Enjoy class II-III whitewater while taking in the beautiful scenery along the Arkansas River. See assorted wildlife along the way and end back at our office near the Royal Gorge. Bighorn Sheep Canyon trips are also offered daily as half day morning or afternoon, or full day, which includes a delicious lunch

Each Arkansas River whitewater rafting trip through the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon includes free use of a wetsuit and a splash jacket as well as a free CD with photos of your rafting adventure. Clear Creek Rafting Company provides experienced whitewater rafting guides trained in swift water rescue and first aid in each boat. Our Arkansas River guides average over 10 years rafting experience in and around the Royal Gorge. Whether you take our Royal Gorge rafting trip or the Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip our guides will make sure you have a great time. With 20 years of whitewater rafting experience, Clear Creek Rafting Company knows how to make your trip to the Royal Gorge region one you will remember for a lifetime.