San Miguel River: Scenic Rafting Adventure

Experience the unique scenery of San Miguel River Rafting as you paddle through a red sandstone canyon covered with pine trees. Navigate through twisting canyons, constant rapids, and a diverse ecosystem. Join us for a thrilling and pristine rafting adventure!

Duration: 5 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Miguel River - Grab a paddle and guide, and spend the day better than anyone else around Telluride! Full Day rafting trips on the San Miguel offer fun and friendly whitewater while bounding through scenery seldom seen in Colorado.
    The morning portion of these trips start in a narrow sandstone canyon, with constant class II and III rapids. This…
What's Included
  • State of the art self bailing rafts
  • Free helmet and Coast Guard approved personal flotation Device
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Splash Jackets, Wetsuits & Neoprene Boots
  • Trip leaders with an average of 2,000 river miles of experience (State only requires 750 miles)
  • Spot communication for added safety when inside the remote sections
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

When it comes to Colorado whitewater, hardly anyone knows about the San Miguel River. Which is kind of a surprise! Given how much fun it is, on top of being in proximity to bougie and beloved Telluride.
The rafting section is gorgeously scenic, exciting for all experience levels, and pretty much a must if you want to spend the afternoon like a local….

Location
Caddis Flats Campgrounds
Address: State Highway 145 Placerville, Colorado GPS: 38.027816, -108.091237
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trail67218526177
Jul 9, 2025
Amazing adventure! - Huge Kudos to Toby at Mild to Wild Rafting! We just wrapped up our Split Mountain rafting trip, and Toby absolutely made it unforgettable. His knowledge of the river, calm confidence, and great sense of humor gave us the perfect mix of safety and fun. From smooth paddling through rapids to pointing out the coolest sights, Toby kept the whole group smiling and engaged the entire way. If you’re heading out with Mild to Wild, request Toby—you won’t be disappointed! Thanks for an epic day on the water!
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I6640cojenniferp
Jul 7, 2025
Simply Incredible! - Simply incredible! This was my first white water experience and it surpassed all expectations! Our guide was Rob who was a beast, super knowledgeable, safety oriented, and just all around great personality. The first half of the trip was thrilling, the second half was exciting but had a more chill vibe giving time to take pictures and really able to take in all the views and nature. Could not rave more about this experience! Must do again! Thank you!
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U8686qfsabrinaw
Jun 19, 2025
Very well run business. Guides are excellent and they really teach you how to handle the boat and stay safe. - Corbin was an excellent guide! We had so much fun laughing and enjoying the amazing scenery! We stopped for the lunch and were very impressed by the food that was provided. We will definitely be using this company again for our next adventure.
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Road35239252118
Jun 13, 2025
Lots of fun on the San Miguel - The whole day trip on the San Miguel was perfect. The first section was a little intimidating, but Ben's expertise kept us out of the water. The bottom section was a little tamer with beautiful scenery. Ben was a great guide, who had to hike up the river to help a fellow raft which had become stuck on a rock. Ben added a bit of goofing off, while maintaining safety at all times. There was a little snafu with the scheduling. We were booked for the previous day, which we did not notice on the confirmation. When we were called about missing the trip, Mild to Wild corrected the error without issue. Thanks Mild to Wild!!
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Kirsya2015
May 26, 2025
San Miguel river experience - It was my first time water rafting and the experience was amazing. The crew was very professional. Didn't have any trouble finding the camp. The stop for lunch was appropriate. The only thing I didn't get was the group picture. Definitely will do it again.
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Gel2345
Jun 30, 2024
Awesome day! - We had a blast! The river rocks and rolls the whole trip. Our awesome guides, Joe (Bananas) and Corbin were so skilled, knowledgeable and fun that they made the trip exciting but super safe. We laughed and whooped and hollered the whole time. Would use this crew anytime. Highly recommend.
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823clarkw
Jun 20, 2024
San Miguel River Rafting mid-June - We had an amazing experience rafting down the San Miguel. We were lucky with excellent weather and water levels but Mild2Wild gave us an excellent experience. The start of the trip was easy to find and they gave wetsuits and booties you could walk in to keep you warm. They have new wetsuits and walkable booties so we didn’t need shoes. Trip was tons of fun and our guide Corbin was amazing. He gave us the history of the area and is clearly an experienced guide on this river because his instructions were spot. We stopped for lunch and had chips and sandwiches and got back on the river. All the guides were super friendly and it was overall a great experience. Be aware that this river is undammed so everyone is at the mercy of the snowmelt which determines the water level. There may be times when the river doesn’t have enough water to do a rafting trip. Water levels were perfect mid-June but change all the time and are different every year.
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Kristean
Jun 16, 2024
San Miguel River Rafting - Great trip down the San Miguel with Mild to Wild and Hayden. Lots of fun and laughs! The day went too fast. Would highly recommend this rafting trip especially is a first time rafter.
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Billfa8941qy
Jun 8, 2024
Fast is fun! - My Granddaughter and I have been to class 3 and class 4 rapids so I was expecting a less then exciting run. I was wrong, the San Miguel river is fast and full of twists and turns. The speed and fun was constant! I believe I enjoyed that more than the others. You can also tell your friends” I went 24 miles down a wild river full of mountain snow melt) Worth the drive. And Joe was the best guide on the river. Knew the river better then Jay or Bella.
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Alexanderle4567qe
Sep 9, 2023
Unforgettable White Water Rafting with Nina! - Our white water rafting experience down the Colorado River in UT was absolutely incredible, thanks to our guide, Nina! Her expertise, enthusiasm, and love for the outdoors made this adventure a blast. Nina's knowledge of the river, her passion for the environment, and her friendly nature created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. She ensured our safety, provided clear instructions, and kept us entertained throughout the trip. We highly recommend Nina as a white water rafting guide for an unforgettable experience!
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