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Bighorn Sheep Canyon: Scenic Whitewater Rafting
5.0
190 Ratings
Cañon City
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Suitable for all skill levels, this family-friendly adventure offers stunning views and exciting Class II-III rapids. Book now!
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Suitable for all skill levels, this family-friendly adventure offers stunning views and exciting Class II-III rapids. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arkansas River Tours - Begin your adventure by meeting at our office, where our welcoming staff will assist you with check-in. You’ll meet your guide, receive the necessary rafting gear, participate in a comprehensive safety briefing, and then enjoy a 25-30 minute ride to the river launch site.
- Arkansas River - Upon reaching the river, a…
- Arkansas River Tours - Begin your adventure by meeting at our office, where our welcoming staff will assist you with check-in. You’ll meet your guide, receive the necessary rafting gear, participate in a comprehensive safety briefing, and then enjoy a 25-30 minute ride to the river launch site.
- Arkansas River - Upon reaching the river, a professional guide will lead you on an unforgettable adventure! Spend 2-2.5 hours navigating thrilling whitewater, with opportunities to spot Bighorn Sheep and take in the stunning Colorado landscape.
- Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Office - After your incredible journey, we will transport you back to our office, a short 10-minute drive away. Once there, you can change into dry clothes and view your action-packed photos from the river trip!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Use of Helmet, Life Vest, Splash Jacket, and Wetsuit if needed
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Use of Helmet, Life Vest, Splash Jacket, and Wetsuit if needed
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Guide Gratuity
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Guide Gratuity
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of navigating through stunning geological formations and taking in the breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range while tackling exhilarating Class II-III rapids. This adventure is perfect for families, beginners, or seasoned rafters, offering spectacular scenery and plenty of excitement. Enjoy the top 10 miles of…
Experience the thrill of navigating through stunning geological formations and taking in the breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range while tackling exhilarating Class II-III rapids. This adventure is perfect for families, beginners, or seasoned rafters, offering spectacular scenery and plenty of excitement. Enjoy the top 10 miles of whitewater in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, ideal for groups or individuals eager to try whitewater rafting in Colorado, whether it’s their first or tenth time. Expect amazing views and an adventurous journey lasting 2 to 3 hours on the water. This is the only trip available from either of our locations.
- Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
Location
Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Office
West U.S. 50
Drive west on Hwy 50 from Canon City just over 1 mile and we will be on the right at the road for Skyline Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(190 Ratings)
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330coltonf
Aug 6, 2025
Fantastic experience! - We had a fantastic afternoon with Arkansas River Tours. Our guide, E Man, was a great character and so knowledgeable. He taught us how to paddle and our young teenage son felt very safe. His highlight was jumping off a rock into the river! We all had a chance to swim which was an added bonus. The tour left promptly and we were way ahead of the other tour operators on the river. The only tiny negative feedback was the cost of the photos which was high - at around $20 we would have bought one but we felt $35 was too expensive.
All in all, it was a brilliant day and we would only ever use Arkansas River Tours for future trips. Thanks!
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Jamesbr9567ub
Aug 1, 2025
Best rafting experience - I had no idea what to expect and had no expectations of what the experience would be. Keane was our guide, and it was absolutely an amazing experience. Keane was super friendly and knowledgable without being over the top. Keane really made our day. Also a huge shout out to out to Gino, our driver, super friendly as well. Thanks team.
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Haley_m
Jul 27, 2025
My family and I had a... - My family and I had a great time rafting with Arkansas River Tours. Austin was our guide and he was great. He kept us safe and made sure we had a fun time on the river. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to go rafting!
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Connector759416
Jul 26, 2025
Great trip for beginners - We booked the Clear Creek trip out of Dumont. Megan, our guide, was outstanding, and our "small boat" excursion was a blast.
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K7057yxbethanyl
Jul 2, 2025
Great experience for family fun! - Great trip for first time rafting families! We had an awesome time just enough excitement and splashing! Def worth the money and make sure to get the photo package
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Kambra_t
Jun 19, 2025
We had so much fun!... - We had so much fun! Initially I wasn’t sure how tough the rafting would be, but our group had 5 people of all ages and it was just fine / it was family friendly. Our 13 & 16 year old had a blast.
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Markbu3579ud
Sep 2, 2024
Paddling on Labor Day! - Excellent booking with Gabby for a trip for two on Labor Day . Check-in was easy, staff are friendly and enthusiastic) on the last day of the season. Megan was a terrific guide. The scenery was gorgeous, the instruction and paddling were fun. A few keeper photos were available at the end of the trip. We’ll be back next time we paddle the Arkansas River.
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T8651egheatherr
Aug 12, 2024
10/10 for Whitewater Rafting!! Best part of our trip!! - We did the 1/2 day Big Horn Sheep with Kyle as our guide and it was the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend this company for whitewater rafting. Everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and the gear is nice. We had a wide range of ages, 9-72, and it was by far everyone's favorite experience. Thank you ART and Kyle for a great trip!
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N5573cktriciab
Jul 13, 2024
Great rafting times!! - Spent 5 days in Canon City and did rafting with ART 3 of those days! Our final day was Big Horn with Emma and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend ART for any of their rafting adventures and recommend you take the time to do multiple excursions as each part of the river has a unique personality and scenery! We even saw some big horns!! Thanks Emma for a great ride!
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Margeb209
Jun 28, 2024
Great Experience and will be booking another! - My brother suggested a white water rafting trip when I came to visit him in Colorado. He booked our trip with Arkansas River Tours and they delivered a great experience. They provided all the equipment and the staff made sure we were fitted properly, then went over safety rules. Once in the water we were given instructions on where to sit and how to paddle, then we had time to practice before starting down the river.
Austin was our guide and he made sure we had a good time, interacting with us, doing paddle high fives and sharing interesting facts as we went down the river. During the large rapids Austin was good about telling us what to do, and I felt safe the whole time. It was just our family of four but by the time we were done we felt like Austin was a part of our family. I will definitely book another rafting trip the next time I am in Colorado.
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