Be A Local
Live, Breathe, eat, drink, adventure and be merry like a true Colorado local. Ask us about our recommendations for yummy eats and interesting things to do.
Lodging
Fort Collins & Loveland
The Armstrong Hotel;
The Elizabeth Hotel
Treat yourself to a unique and exquisite Colorado stay. Right in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado, the newly built Elizabeth Hotel is a must-see on your trip to Fort Collins, Colorado. After your Colorado Whitewater Rafting experience, settle into this cozy hotel and remember the “times of old” as you relive your rafting adventure with a delicious cocktail in hand and one of the best views of the sunset around (2nd only to the Paddler’s Pub). Good food, good vibes, and incredibly talented musicians playing their lovely tunes. www.TheElizabethColorado.com
Quality Inn & Suites Fort Collins
Candlewood Suites Fort Collins 970-223-0200
Lodging
Poudre Canyon & Red Feather Lakes
Camping in the Poudre Canyon is now by reservation only!
Beaver Meadows Resort 1-800-462-5870
Sportsman’s Lodge 800-270-2272
Big Horn Cabins 970-881-2142
Canyonside Campground 970-881-3481
Mountain Rose 800-477-ROSE
Archer’s Poudre River Resort 888-822-0588
Clark Peak Cabins & Lodge 970-723-8300
Lodging
Estes Park & Rocky Mountain Ntl. Park
Stanley Hotel (970) 586-3371
Crags Lodge 970-586-6806
Rodeway Inn at Estes Park 970-586-5363
Dripping Springs Resort 866-459-7687
Flo Ann’s Cottages 888-256-2667
Della Terra Mountain Chateau 970-586-2501
Misty Mountain lodge 800-586-8778
Black Canyon Inn 800-897-3730
Deer Crest Resort 800-331-2324
Hide Out Cabins 866-611-6114
Estes Park Condos 800-349-1003
Wildwood Inn 866-586-7025
Stoney River Lodge 866-834-4724
Black Dog Inn 970-586-0374
Swiftcurrent lodge 970-586-3720
Sylvandale Guest Ranch 970-667-3915
River Forks Inn 970-669-2380
Baldpate Inn 970-586-6151
Rockmount Cottages 970-586-4168
Estes Park Rentals 866-586-2950
Awestruck Estes Park Vacation Homes 800-748-2181
Trout Haven Ranch 970-274-8844
The Estes Park Resort 855-377-3778
Boulder Brook on Fall River 800-238-0910
Murphy’s River Lodge 970-480-5081
McGregor Mountain Lodge 800-835-8439
Valhalla Resort 800-522-3284
Guide Services
River Equipment, & Other Outfitters
Momentum River Expeditions (Northern California and Oregon) 541-488-2525
Estes Park Mountain Shop 970-586-6548
Confluence Kayaks 303-433-3676
Cache la Poudre Guidebook on AllAboutRivers.com
JAX Outdoor Gear 970-221-0544
Activities
Package Partners & Other Activities
Beaver Meadows Resort 1-800-462-5870
Windtracker Hot Air Balloon Adventures 970-482-4492
New World Sports 970-224-5857
Hillside Winery, Bellvue, Colorado
Ten Bears Winery 970-556-4043
Sweetheart Winery, Loveland, Colorado
Shopping in Fort Collins – Downtown Business Association
New Belgium Brewery 970-221-0524
Odell Brewing Company 970-498-9070
Food & Drink
Recommended Businesses in Fort Collins
Elevated Sandwiches 970-286-2548
Cafe Athens: 970-232-9084
Mugs Coffee Lounge 970-657-7658
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 970-224-5428
CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewery 970-498-0203
Charco Broiler 970-482-1472
LaPorte Pizza 970-493-4553
Mo Jeauxs Bar and Grill 970-484-RIBS
Miscellaneous Links
Government Pages, Professional Associations & Other Links
Visit Fort Collins 970-232-3840
Visit Estes Park 800-443-7837
Estes Area Lodging Association
Professional Paddlesports Association
Colorado State Parks – Lory State Park
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
Colorado State University in Fort Collins
Recreation Permits Twitter Page
InflatableBoarder.com -Inflatable paddleboard reviews and rental guide
Want to know about more activities in Northern Colorado or maybe you had so much fun rafting, you’re ready to move here?