Outdoor adventurers love going to Colorado Springs because of the amazing recreational opportunities, including white water rafting on the Arkansas River . There are 152 miles of rafting waters and over eighty Class II-V rapids. The river flows through the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area at Colorado State Park where there are six campgrounds, facilities, fishing, panning for gold, four-wheeling, and other outdoor activities to enjoy. Whether you want to go rafting for an afternoon or take a multi-day trip that includes rafting, hiking, biking, and rock climbing, the tour operators on the Arkansas River have something for everyone—including gentler family float trips as well. Visitors can spend time in Chaffee or Fremont County to enjoy amazing food, art, and wineries.

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