Royal Gorge Rafting Fremont county, Colorado whitewater outfitter     River Guides American River Arkansas River Colorado River Kansas River New River Ocoee River Self Bailing Rafts Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks The wonderful Fremont County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Royal Gorge Rafting will make you feel great. If you're coming from Canon City it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. There aren’t any hotels right     nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. Briefly about   the general area: If you fancy a little side visit, try Mikesell Gulch; you'll meet a lot of people from Canon City here. These mountains rock, just look at all the enjoyable things to do in the Front Range. A visit to Red Rocks Spring will fill your soul with wonderful feelings, and don't leave Royal Gorge Rafting without first going for a hike along the Tanner Trail. This is such a fun river. There's pleasant hiking along the Stultz Trail. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Royal Gorge Rafting while nighttime lows are mostly in the 40's. Through the winter the highs are usually in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Royal Gorge Rafting are in the-10's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Royal Gorge Rafting.   Whitewater Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Whitewater Outfitter - Clear Creek Rafting, Fremont County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - American Adventure Expeditions, Fremont County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Fremont County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Parkdale Launch to Canon City) Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Adventure Outfitter, Fremont County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Raft Masters, Fremont County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Grape Creek, Fremont County, 10 miles away       Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Bear Gulch to Canon City) Arkansas River, Chaffee/Fremont County, 14 miles away       Class III - 8.7 miles long (Highway Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch) South Platte River, Jefferson County, 25 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 8 miles long (Eleven Mile Reservoir to Lake George) South Platte River, Park County, 28 miles away       Class V+ - 7.3 miles long (Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Monarch, Colorado , 70 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 73 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 73 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Keystone, Colorado , 74 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Loveland, Colorado , 75 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 78 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Eldora, Colorado , 80 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 81 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 82 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 93 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs   Hotels Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Econo Lodge Canon City, Canon City , 6 miles away Super 8 Canon City, Canon City , 7 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Canon City, Canon City , 8 miles away Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn, Canon City , 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Canon City , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Royal Gorge Camp 88, Canon City, 0 miles away Buffalo Bill's Royal Gorge Campground, Canon City, 1 miles away Mountain View Trading Post and Campground, Canon City, 1 miles away   Trails Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Tanner Trail, Fremont , 8 miles away Stultz Trail, Fremont , 9 miles away Highline Trail, Fremont , 12 miles away Sheeley Trail, Fremont , 13 miles away Mineral-Stevens Trail, Custer , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 22 miles away Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 53 miles away Mueller State Park, Colorado , 24 miles away Eleven Mile State Park, Colorado , 28 miles away Spinney State Park, Colorado , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Royal Gorge Rafting: Shadow Hills Golf Club, Canon City , 7 miles away Four Mile Ranch Golf Club, Canon City , 11 miles away Sumo Golf Course, Florence , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Royal Gorge Rafting Lone Tree Reservoir, Fremont , 6 miles away DeWeese Reservoir, Custer , 19 miles away