Browns Canyon Rafting: Family-Friendly Colorado Adventure
5.0
855 Ratings

Browns Canyon rafting trips offer an ideal mix of Colorado’s stunning landscapes and thrilling adventure, making them perfect for the entire family. If you’re thinking about rafting in Colorado, Browns Canyon is a must-visit. This area is packed with fun and exhilarating rapids that are sure to bring joy to everyone!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • American Adventure Expeditions - Our outfitter store is complete with great Colorado souvenirs, photos of your trip, and microbrews on tap!
  • Browns Canyon National Monument - Enjoy Colorado’s ONLY raft-able National Monument!
  • Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - The whitewater capital of Colorado!
What's Included
  • Rafting helmet & Type V PFD
  • Professional guide
  • FREE River Shoe Use
  • Colorado Parks use & access fees
  • FREE Splash Jacket Use
  • FREE Wetsuit Use
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Must check-in 45 minutes prior to trip departure time
  • Must be at least 7 yrs of age
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy

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

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K5752vystephaniel
Jun 8, 2025
Great Trip on the Arkansas - Fantastic adventure in Brown’s Canyon! Our guide John was knowledgeable about boating and the mountains. AAE was professional and all the gear was great - we were warm even though water was cold. Highly recommended!
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331erikl
Jun 8, 2025
Fun ride down the canyon - Great ride and well prepared and friendly guides. Emma F. did a great job with our family and I would highly recommend this scenic and exhilarating experience.
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Erick815
Jun 8, 2025
Brown’s Canyon - We just finished a rafting trip down Browns Canyon with American Adventure Expeditions, and it was absolutely incredible. The scenery was breathtaking—granite cliffs, pine-covered slopes, and crystal-clear spring runoff made for a truly unforgettable experience. Our guide, John W, was outstanding. He navigated the rapids with total confidence, kept everyone safe, and added so much to the trip with his deep knowledge of the area's geology and history. Even with the cold spring runoff, we were perfectly outfitted—wetsuits, splash jackets, fleece layers, and booties kept us warm and comfortable the entire time. American Adventure Expeditions runs a first-class operation. Professional, fun, and incredibly well-organized. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
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Amandagn3614ka
Jun 2, 2025
Great trip for beautiful scenery, challenging rafting, and amazing guides! - We had a great time! We took a troop of 4th/5th grade Girl Scouts at the end of May. Our guides were amazing, and it was easy to do even with few adults and many girls. Emma F. pointed out a lot of scenery and facts along the way, and the scenery was beautiful. The rapids were plenty challenging and the girls were never bored. It was an awesome experience. 10/10 would recommend.
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Allysonannam
May 31, 2025
Fun with Family - We had such an amazing time! My husband and I went with our two kids (13, 9) and we had the river to ourselves on the 2:30pm trip. Sydney was a fantastic guide. She expertly navigated us through some challenging rapids and made sure we had fun and were safe the entire time. I would highly recommend!
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Patriciacy3665iv
May 30, 2025
Excellent Adventure - Sleepy Nate was an excellent leader. He was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor and made our adventure safe and fun. I would highly recommend American Adventure Expeditions. Jade was also very helpful with making sure we had the proper fitting equipment.
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Brianc181123
May 30, 2025
Professional, fun & beautiful1 - We booked a float with AAE after discussing the arrangements for our kids (10 & 7). Emma F. was our guide & did a great job. Made us aware of the conditions, knew the river & provided extra needs
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Kendab2020
May 27, 2025
Amazing day on the river with Peter and this company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - My husband and I had a rafting trip today and it was amazing! Peter Yoder was our guide. He was awesome!!!! He is so knowledgeable about SO many things. First, he gave great instructions as what he needed us to do and what the upcoming water would be; which made it so comfortable as we approached it. He also knows so much history about the area, rock formations and much more. Our trip was SO much fun, truly amazing! Can't wait to return and will definitely raft with him and this amazing company! Photos they took were amazing!!!
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Johnpt8228pd
May 25, 2025
Totally awesome - Had an amazing time. Captain Kirk was a great host. Van driver was so nice. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Callies529
May 25, 2025
Awesome experience! - Captain Kirk was amazing! Super experienced, kept everyone safe, and even cooked us a great lunch after. Thanks for an awesome trip!
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