RAFTING NEAR KEYSTONE

Keystone is one of Summit County's great mountain destinations — Colorado's newest officially formed town as of 2024, blending a rich mining heritage with world-class skiing, vibrant dining, and live music. But while it's famous on the slopes, the summer scene is just as good. What most visitors don't realize is that two world-class rafting rivers sit within an hour's drive. Clear Creek in Idaho Springs is 45 minutes east, and the Colorado River near Kremmling is 50 minutes north.

Clear Creek is the closer of the two and runs the full range — beginner-friendly Class II through serious Class IV. It's the natural choice for a Keystone day trip: families, first-timers, and thrill-seekers all find their run on the same river. Our expert guides and quality equipment handle the rest, whether it's your first time in a raft or you're chasing the hardest whitewater in Colorado.

The Colorado River near Kremmling adds the scenic Upper Colorado float and the Class V Gore Canyon to the mix. Either way, you can raft in the morning and be back at Keystone for an afternoon on the lake or the mountain bike trails — the kind of day that makes a Summit County summer trip unforgettable.