Colorado Whitewater Rafting Market Report
August 2026 — Pricing, destinations, and market data from 157 outfitters.
157
Outfitters
$89
Median Price
$65–$196
Typical Range
64
Verified Prices
Median per-person starting price across 64 verified prices (owner-submitted or high-confidence listings). Typical range is the 10th–90th percentile, so single outliers don't skew the picture.
Pricing by Trip Type
| Trip Type | Avg | Min | Max | Outfitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Friendly | $134 | $36 | $890 | 60 |
| Half Day | $100 | $36 | $425 | 56 |
| Full Day | $109 | $36 | $425 | 52 |
| Multi-Day | $194 | $54 | $890 | 21 |
| Overnight | $219 | $54 | $890 | 17 |
| Extreme | $90 | $62 | $142 | 15 |
| private trip | $120 | $120 | $120 | 1 |
River Class Breakdown
63
Class Unknown
17
Class I-IV
15
Class II-IV
11
Class II-IV+
11
Class I-V
10
Class III-IV
7
Class II-III
6
Class III-V
4
Class II-V
4
Class I-III
4
Class I-IV+
4
Class III (Intermediate)
1
Class II-II+
Top Destinations
| City | Outfitters | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 17 | $83 |
| Idaho Springs | 15 | $78 |
| Canon City | 9 | $141 |
| Durango | 8 | $69 |
| Glenwood Springs | 8 | $78 |
| Salida | 8 | $95 |
| Colorado | 6 | $165 |
| Vail | 6 | $99 |
| Estes Park | 5 | $181 |
| Aspen | 5 | $49 |
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This report is generated from Whitewatr's directory of verified outfitter listings. Pricing reflects starting per-person rates as reported by outfitters. Data is refreshed monthly.
Published August 2, 2026
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