Bighorn Family Float

Family-Friendly Colorado Rafting

Fun for the Little Ones

The Bighorn Family Float is the perfect introductory whitewater rafting trip for families with young children! This stretch covers a milder stretch of Bighorn Sheep Canyon, giving your kids a thrill for Colorado Rafting. There are several fun class II-II+ rapids on this stretch and the opportunity to stop and swim in the Arkansas River. You and your family will love this trip!

What to Expect

Our Family Float trips depart twice a day from both of our locations and cover 10 Miles of river. You will have the opportunity to jump off of a rock or take a swim in the Arkansas River at one of our riverside swimming locations. We will also have pictures available, for purchase, after the trip of you and your crew getting soaked in some of the rapids.

Trip Details

Ages:

3 - Adult

Skill Level:

Beginner

Rapid Rating:

Class II - III

Check-In Time:

9:00am & 1:00pm

Duration:

2 - 3 Hours

Departs From:

Texas Creek or Royal Gorge Office

Cost:

Adult: $79 / Child: $69

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What Our Guests Are Saying

“Fantastic, fun, faith-built company!”

Brian S
Des Moines, Iowa 

“We did the full day trip through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Royal Gorge on our honeymoon, and absolutely loved it...Nicki, our guide was absolutely amazing... personable, friendly, knowledgeable and in control, and did a great job of making the trip safe and fun for everybody. It was refreshing to be with other believers. You could see the love of Christ in the staff members faces, and they were unashamed of Christ, but definitely not pushy with their faith...We had the ride of our lives, and if we're ever back in that area again, we'll definitely be re-booking with Journey Quest! ” Read Full Review

“Family fun”

Romerofamily49
Espanola, New Mexico 

“Greatest part of trip, was rafting with Journey Quest. Professional, friendly well knowledged and likable are what made this guide group make our trip the best it could be. Thank You from the ROMEROS. ” Read Full Review

“Great Trip, Great People!”

Bret M
Elizabeth, Colorado 

“Traveled down the Arkansas with Journey Quest and my daughters. Our guide was friendly and helpful. She even allowed my older daughter to "guide" the boat for a stretch. Will definitely use them again!” Read Full Review

“Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend”

Cococanuck14
Hoschton, Georgia 

“Our party represented a wide range of ages (50-something to age 8) and rafting ability (first-timer to very experienced), yet management and our personal guide, Denise, worked with us to find a half-day trip that would please everyone. The scenery was lovely, and the trip delivered just the right amount of thrills for our group...We appreciated the fact that the trip began with a prayer for safety and ended with prayer of thanksgiving for a safe journey. Look forward to traveling with Journey Quest again.” Read Full Review

“Great Experience for my Family with Young Kids”

RyanDavis21
Vinton, Iowa 

“Awesome experience. I have four kids ages 11 through 5 and I wanted to find something that even our 5 year old could do but that would also be exciting for the adults. This was perfect...Our guide, Mark, has young kids of his own so he knew how to give us an experience that was safe but very exciting. We did the 3/4 Day and it was the highlight of our vacation to Colorado. When we come back I will definitely book again with this company.” Read Full Review

Rafting with a Purpose

Like all our trips, the purpose is much more than just white water rafting. Our guides seek opportunities to use even a couple hours together on the river to share about the love and grace that is found in Jesus Christ. On this Bighorn Family Float trip, we seek to share the transformational power of the living Gospel with all of our guests using spiritual analogies, personal testimonies, and thought provoking questions. This trip is perfect for your family, friends, or youth group who are looking to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Our guides look to be an example of what a disciple of Christ looks like by proclaiming the truth of the Bible, showing love towards one another, and praying with you during your trip. Read more about how and why we do this at Why Journey Quest?

Family Float Bighorn Sheep Canyon Arkansas River Map

Bighorn Family Float

The Journey Begins

Your young ones will enjoy the thrill of getting slashed by the rapids on this easy Bighorn Family Float trip. With small Class II-II+ rapids on this section of river, this trip is perfect for beginners as young as 3 years old! Your kids will love jumping off of rocks and taking a plunge into the river at one of our swimming locations. With the gentleness of this section, be on the lookout for the Bighorn Sheep, Blue Herons, and Geese that populate the landscape of this Canyon. So, grab your family and join us as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful landscape on your next Family Rafting Trip.

Safety First

Journey Quest dedicates itself to making safety on our trips #1 priority. Our guides are trained above state standards to ensure all of our trips are as safe as possible. Our guides aren’t only safety minded, but enjoying interacting and having fun with your kids! We take special care to ensure your trip is safe while giving your kids a Colorado rafting adventure of a lifetime.