120,000 Cubic Feet of Water Per Second Is Big Fun Baby!

The Colorado River can deliver high volume or Soft Adventure from Fruita. Whether you're looking for a smooth sailing 1 day float, or you want to get "Maytag'ed" for a couple days in Westwater Canyon, Fruita is a great place to begin your float. Remember, respect the River Gods and power of the water. Always wear a life jacket certified for white water use.

BLM River Rafting Information

Day Trips

Ruby and Horsethief Canyons
On this tour you will float through 25 miles of towering red sandstone canyons; you will see huge boulders and Precambrian schist, and you will visit pictographs from the Fremont Indian culture.

Blue Heron Run
This 9-mile trip takes you through some spectacular scenery on the Colorado River and the Canada goose flyway and includes a series of small rapids. If it's hot, there is time for a refreshing swim in the river. The trip lasts three hours.

Westwater Canyon
Wild and historic Westwater Canyon is considered to be the best one-day whitewater trip in the area. This 17-mile full-day trip through western Colorado and eastern Utah combines the serenity of the upper canyon with the heart-thumping Class III and IV rapids in the lower canyon. Permits are required for private trips. BLM Moab

Multi Day Trips

Colorado River
30 miles / 2 or 3 days. This trip is just right for anyone who wants a leisurely pace, enjoys hiking side canyons, paddling his or her own inflatable kayak, bird watching, or just plain relaxing! On this overnight trip you will float through towering red rock canyons, visit Fremont Indian pictographs in the McDonald Canyon Cultural Resource Area, and enjoy hearty meals prepared by your multi-talented guides.