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Mountain Whitewater

Mountain Whitewater
970-419-0917

  • Home
  • Rafting Trips
    • Plunge
    • Splash
    • Poudre Extreme
    • Mishawaka Full Day
    • Poudre Falls Two Day
    • Special Packages
    • Inflatable Kayak Trips
    • Raft Guide Instruction
    • Boy Scouts
    • Kayaking
  • Galleries
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • FAQs
    • Rafting Forms
  • Rentals
  • About Us
    • About the Owner
    • Our Guides
    • Why Us
    • Local Info
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Fort Collins & Estes Park’s Best Rafting Trips on the Cache La Poudre River

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Rafters enjoy the class IV pine view falls rapid.  All smiles and whitewater
Rafting guests sit for a paddle and safety talk on the scenic grounds of Mountain Whitewater.  Rafts, Mountain View’s trees

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

Mountain Whitewater is proud to have a special use permit from the Roosevelt 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 near 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.


Closest and best rafting to Denver, Fort Collins and Estes Park, the Poudre offers some of the closest, 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. Its almost continuous class II, III, and IV rapids keep your adrenaline flowing. The chances to see eagles, deer, moose, black bear, mink and bighorn sheep will keep your eyes open.


Mountain Whitewater uses state-of-the-art rafting equipment and employs the most experienced group of guides on the river.

This is what whitewater rafting is all about in Colorado! Fun – Rapids – Scenery – Team Building – Excitement – Adventure – Family – Memories – Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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 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.


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.

Mountain Whitewater’s colorful ly-themed buses carry blue and yellow rafts to the river

Our Most Popular Trips

Not sure which trip to pick? These are our most popular adventured booked and loved by our customers!

Splash

1.5-2 Hours on water

Photo Gallery - Raft on our half day splash trip at mountain whitewater
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Plunge

2.5-3 Hours on water

Photo Gallery - Half-day Plunge Rafting Trips with Mountain Whitewater
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Mishawaka Full-Day

3+ Hours (Lunch Included)

Photo Gallery - Mishawaka Fullday Rafting Trips with Mountain Whitewater
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1329 North US HWY 287, Fort Collins, Colorado USA | phone: 970.419.0917 | email: contacts@raftmw.com | © 2025 Mountain Whitewater | licensed through Colorado Parks and Wildlife | Mountain Whitewater proudly operates on a special use permit through the USDA Forest Service

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