Vail Rafting

Last of the “Mom & Pop’s” take great pride in offering raft trips near Vail designed to keep the whole family laughing & smiling. We offer spectacular scenery, fun, splashy rapids in ½ & full day trips. Rafting Colorado & Eagle Rivers or for a full day of fun, choose “Saddles & Paddles." Let’s create memories for a lifetime together!

Colorado River Guides offers rafting near Vail – we’re only 35 miles away, meeting at State Bridge Landing on the Colorado River.

Drive to State Bridge Landing – we haul the horses to you for a memorable ride up old stagecoach trails, following the Piney River. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Colorado River, then join us for our afternoon raft trip, ending at State Bridge Landing.

Colorado River Rafting from Vail:
Take I-70 West to the Wolcott – Steamboat Springs exit (Exit 157). Follow signs to Highway 131 North.

**In detail: turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left at “T” intersection, go less than ¼ mile & turn right onto Hwy 131.** Stay on Hwy 131 north for 13.5 miles. You’ll be coming down a steep hill with the Colorado River at the bottom of that hill – turn right into our parking lot BEFORE you cross the bridge.

Allow about 45 minutes to drive from Vail.

Eagle River Rafting from Vail:
Take I-70 West about 30 miles to the Eagle exit (Exit 147). Follow signs to the rest area. **In detail: turn left at top of exit ramp. The next stoplight is on Chambers Ave, turn right. Less than ¼ mile on the left you’ll see the Rest Area, Visitor’s Info & Museum. ** We meet in the parking lot.

Allow about 30 minutes to drive from Vail.

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So if you're ready for an adventure with personality give Colorado River Guides a call today!

This operation is conducted on public lands under
special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
CO River outfitters license #0179 - Outfitters registration #1348