Closest Colorado Whitewater Rafting to Denver
Experience thrilling Clear Creek rafting trips for beginners, families, and adrenaline seekers — just 30 minutes from Denver.
Why Guests Choose River Rush
⭐ 5.0 Rated Experience • Hundreds of Rafters • Professional Safety Guides • All Essential Equipment Included • Small Personalized Experiences
Your Safety Comes First
Our experienced guides are professionally trained to provide exciting adventures while maintaining the highest safety standards on every trip.
Every rafting trip includes:
✔ Certified River Guides
✔ Safety Orientation
✔ Helmet & Life Jacket
✔ Professional Equipment
✔ River-Tested Safety Procedures
Whether it’s your first rafting trip or your tenth, we make sure you feel prepared before hitting the rapids.
Colorado’s Premier Rafting
on Clear Creek
Take a trip with River Rush Rafting
Beginner Rafting Trip
Starting at $79
Perfect for families and first-time rafters looking for fun rapids and scenic Colorado views.
+ FREE Wetsuit, PFD, and helmet Included!
RAPIDS: Class II-III
MINIMUM AGE: 6
8:30am, 1:30pm
Intermediate Rafting Trip
Starting at $99
A faster-paced rafting experience with exciting rapids and bigger splashes.
+ FREE Wetsuit, PFD, and helmet Included!
RAPIDS: Class III-IV
MINIMUM AGE: 14
11am, 4pm
Full Day Beginner + Intermediate Rafting Trip
Starting at $149
All the action of both trips!
+ FREE Wetsuit, PFD, and helmet Included!
RAPIDS: Class II-IV
MINIMUM AGE: 14
8:30am, 1:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Reach out to us via email at hello@riverrushrafting.com or Call/Text us at (720) 919-1737
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No experience is necessary for our beginner and intermediate trips. Our guides provide a full safety orientation and paddling instruction before every trip to ensure you feel ready to focus on the fun.
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Minimum age requirements depend on water levels and the section of river. Beginner trips are often suitable for kids, while intermediate trips typically require older participants. Currently, we accept children as young as 6 (and min. 50lbs) on our Beginner Trips, and children as young as 14 on our Intermediate Trips.
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Yes. Our Beginner rafting trips are designed for first-time rafters and are led by professionally trained guides with extensive safety and emergency response training in addition to CPR and First Aid. All guests wear helmets, life jackets, and other required safety equipment.
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Yes. Rafting trips operate rain or shine unless river conditions become unsafe. We will always give as much notice as possible when conditions are variable.
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Many non-swimmers can safely participate on Beginner Trips if they are comfortable around water and follow guide instructions. Our guides are trained to minimize the possibility of anyone swimming - and are trained to handle it quickly and safely when the unlikely does happen.
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We offer options for corporate groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties, youth groups, groups of over 12 participants, and family reunions. Contact us at 720-919-1737 for group pricing.
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Yes. Beginner sections of Clear Creek are popular with families and first-time rafters looking for an exciting but approachable whitewater experience.
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Your guide will teach you exactly what to do before the trip begins. Life jackets are required, and guides are trained in river rescue techniques. Safety is our highest priority on every trip.
“Had an absolute blast with River Rush Rafting on Clear Creek. If you know Clear Creek, you know it’s not a lazy float — it’s fast, technical, and an adrenaline rush from start to finish. These guys absolutely crushed it.”
— Tom H.
Ready for Your Colorado Adventure?
Peak season trips fill quickly — reserve your rafting trip today.
Call us at (720) 919-1737 to book over the phone.

