Moab, Utah · Guided Rafting Adventures
The Rivers of Moab Rafting
From calm family floats to Class IV whitewater carved through red sandstone, Moab sits at the heart of the Colorado Plateau's most spectacular river corridors. Find your river. Book your adventure.
Moab Is the Gateway to the West's Best River Rafting
No city in the American West puts you closer to more legendary whitewater than Moab, Utah. The red, sediment-rich Colorado River cuts right through canyon country just outside town, the Green River winds through some of the continent's most remote wilderness, and dozens of other rivers branch across the Colorado Plateau. Whether you have a few hours or a full week, there's a river — and a guided trip — built exactly for you.
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Top Rivers for Moab Rafting
These rivers are the backbone of guided rafting from Moab — responsible for the majority of trips every season.
Classic Moab Rafting
Colorado River
The Colorado is Moab's home river — its red, sediment-rich waters carving through sandstone canyon country right outside town. Half-day and full-day floats depart daily, while Westwater Canyon and Cataract Canyon deliver world-class whitewater. Whatever your skill level or schedule, the Colorado has your perfect trip.
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Green River
Enter some of the most remote canyon wilderness in the lower 48. Desolation Canyon, Labyrinth Canyon, and the Gates of Lodore offer multi-day floats through towering sandstone walls with virtually no civilization in sight.
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San Juan River
Drift through the ancestral homeland of the Ancestral Puebloans on a river framed by spectacular desert canyon scenery. The San Juan offers calm water, ancient petroglyphs, and multi-day itineraries perfect for those seeking depth over adrenaline.
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Beyond the Big Three
Specialty rivers for adventurers seeking remote wilderness, big whitewater, or unique canyon landscapes.
Dolores River
A seasonal gem with red-rock canyon scenery and intermediate rapids. Best during spring runoff when flows are prime.
Gunnison River
Home to Black Canyon, one of the steepest gorges in North America. Big, powerful whitewater for experienced paddlers only.
Yampa River
The last major undammed river in the Colorado basin, flowing through Dinosaur National Monument's legendary Echo Park.
Escalante River
Less a rafting river and more a canyon-bottom journey. Slot canyons, arches, and ancient ruins for true desert explorers.
Dirty Devil River
One of the West's most remote waterways — muddy, wild, and almost entirely unvisited. For those who seek true desert solitude.
Virgin River
Flowing through Zion National Park, the Virgin's Narrows offer an iconic slot canyon wading experience unlike anything else.
White River
A mellow, cottonwood-lined river through the Uinta Basin — peaceful floats ideal for wildlife watching and relaxation.
Price River
A lesser-known canyon gem feeding into the Green River. Rugged, beautiful, and off the beaten track for true explorers.
Sevier River
Utah's longest internal river meanders through high desert valleys — a calm, relaxing float away from the canyon crowds.
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Not sure which river yet? Start with how much time you have — we'll match you to the right adventure.
Half-Day Trips
Perfect for families, first-timers, and visitors short on time. Two to three hours of calm-to-mild rafting on the Colorado right outside Moab. No prior experience required.
View Half-Day Tours →Full-Day Trips
The most popular choice in Moab. Westwater Canyon and Fisher Towers full-day tours pack stunning canyon scenery and exciting rapids into one unforgettable day. Lunch included on most trips.
View Full-Day Tours →Overnight & Multi-Day
Sleep under canyon skies and experience Cataract Canyon or Desolation Canyon over multiple days of epic river travel. These trips sell out early — book ahead.
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River Rafting FAQs
Everything you need to know before hitting the water.