YAMPA RIVER
Yampa River Whitewater Rafting
The last undammed tributary of the Colorado River System, the free-flowing Yampa River is a gem. Beginning in Deer Lodge Colorado, our Yampa River whitewater rafting trips take you for an amazing 72-mile journey. Along the way, you’ll experience astounding sandstone cliffs, thrilling Colorado whitewater, incredible campsites, and so much more. The Yampa River is a great family white water river rafting trip, group trip or perfect for the solo traveler.
Your Yampa River trip in Dinosaur National Monument with Dinosaur River Expeditions includes fun rafting and inflatable kayaking through spectacular scenery and exciting Colorado whitewater. Our guides will lead hikes to some of the finest ancient Native American sites in Dinosaur National Monument, where you’ll see 700-year-old petroglyphs, early pioneer sites, and the most amazing vistas of western canyons found anywhere.
Camping along the shore of Colorado’s Yampa River in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument is unbelievable — the views alone will leave you speechless. Your rafting trip guides will prepare remarkable meals — they’ll leave no appetite unsatisfied. Dutch ovens will steam with fresh, nutritious, dining such as homemade Peach Cobbler and delicious Lasagna.
The views and food are not the only thing that make time in camp special — your adventure guides specialize in camp entertainment. They may surprise you with an impromptu skit, a fun rafting-trip game, or great stories of river trips from the past. Looking for other river trip options we offer one day trips on the Green River and 4 day trips on the Green River Gates of Lodore. Book your greatest whitewater rafting adventure vacation today with Dinosaur River Expeditions — it will be unforgettable.
Adult: 16-64 years old | Youth: 6-15 years old* | Senior: 65+ years old
Yampa River 5 and 4 day trips require a $375.00 deposit per person.
*Requires 8 or more reservations for the trip to launch.*Final payment for your trip is due 60 days before your trips departure date.
Our Reviews
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Enjoyed a spectacular 5 day rafting trip on the Tampa and Green Rivers with Dinosaur River Expeditions. The guides were knowledgeable and very competent. Food delicious and plentiful. The campsites... read more
Bonny Barr
I adored the people-friendly attitude. We had so much fun on the river. The lunch was delicious. The guides competent and funny. The transport driver was kind and efficient. I... read more
Anne Moscrip
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We just went on the 4 day float, Through the Gates of Lodor. There was 7 of us from NC. The trip was awesome, the guides were professional, fun and... read more
Melissa Breden
Great day of rafting with gorgeous views. Jared and Jess worked hard to ensure that everyone had fun.
Julie S
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Best part of our vacation! Did a daily trip. Guides were engaging, knowledgeable, and fun. Lunch exceeded expectations. Scenery was of course spectacular.
Rosie Yang
I want to applaud Ashley (river guide) and Hal (driver) for making a potentially disappointing day into a day of joy and camaraderie!
Susan Rumann
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