Fort Collins & Estes Park Whitewater Rafting Trips on the Cache La Poudre River

Whitewater rafting vacations on Colorado’s only “Wild and Scenic River”

Mountain Whitewater is a small guide-owned and operated rafting and adventure company on Colorado’s only Wild & Scenic River, the Cache La Poudre River. This prestigious designation is like a national park for rivers, keeping your adventure a true wilderness experience of a lifetime. We are proud to have a special use permit from the Roosevelt/Arapahoe National Forest. The permit guidelines keep river use low so that the Cache La Poudre (pronounced poo-dur) delivers an exceptional wilderness rafting experience. In fact, many Coloradoans consider it the best canyon and river in Colorado. We are the closest and best whitewater rafting to Denver, Fort Collins and Estes Park, Colorado. Check out the Poudre page to find out how special Colorado’s only “Wild and Scenic” river really is, or just book a Fort Collins rafting or Estes Park rafting adventure and find out for yourself.

The closest and best rafting to Denver, Fort Collins and Estes Park, the Poudre offers some of the most exciting, and still somewhat unknown, whitewater rafting in the state. The river starts in the snow-capped peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, then twists, turns, and tumbles through cliffs and rock spires. The almost continuous class II, III, and IV rapids keep your adrenaline flowing. The chances to see eagles, deer, moose, black bear, mink, river otters and bighorn sheep will keep your eyes open and taking everything in.

Mountain Whitewater has built a reputation over the past 25+ years on a passionate pursuit of excellence and adventure. Our guides have an average of 9 years of experience and some have several decades with us. When not professionally guiding, they travel to all parts of the globe to pursue their passion. Come experience for yourself why the Colorado Avalanche, Colorado State University Basketball, Football, and volleyball teams all consistently choose Mountain Whitewater for their adventure needs! Mountain Whitewater is the only rafting company in Northern Colorado to be awarded the prestigious “Best Of NoCo” award every year it was offered in the “best whitewater rafting company” category. TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence” for 14 years running, “excellent” rating by the US Forest Service 18 years running. We are the only company on the Poudre to run the world famous rapid, Pine View Falls, on every single trip! If you are not running Pine View Falls, you have missed one of the greatest rapids on the planet. We are passionate about our river, our planet, our team and your experience. Book your memory that will last a lifetime.

Other Amenities at Mountain Whitewater

After your Fort Collins rafting or Estes Park rafting trip, enjoy a fantastic local craft beer or glass of local wine at our popular Paddler’s Pub. View the photos and videos from your rafting experience on our big screens while enjoying our fantastic view of the Rocky Mountains. Start a match on our sand volleyball court, walk the nature trail or play one of our many yard games.

While in the Fort Collins area, you could also visit some great restaurants in Fort Collins. Go shopping or take a brewery tour at one of our many, world-class craft breweries. Fort Collins’ historic Old Town Square was the model for Disneyland’s main street. Bring the family! Check out our Local Information page for more information on all of the great things to do in and around Fort Collins. Returning to Estes Park? View our Estes Park Recommended Businesses Page for our guides’ choices for excellent eats and other adventures.

We will take care of you in every aspect of your trip. From the moment you book your trip, to when you enter the parking lot and check-in, to the bus ride, and of course, on the river. After the trip, we will have photos and video of your adventure in Colorado so that you can share the memories for years. Please contact us if you have any questions.