Antonio is the BOMB and Rock N Row is so much fun. Look, if you want a Glamping River facility, this isn't it. If you want a legit fun time with guides that know the river THIS IS IT. Our guide was a second generation guide that knew the river like the back of his hand. We were safe, had a great time, and learned all about the river. This was our second time down the river and we will be back with friends. The facilities were clean, they had drinks and the price was spot on. read more

Rock & Row - Jumping the rock - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

Want an adventure? Rock-N-Row is the place to deliver you a fun time on the Arkansas River. We were first time white water rafters & our tour guide, Matias, took care of us. Our 2-hour journey throughout the Middle Bighorn Sheep Canyon area gave us perfect vistas of the canyon, herds of bighorn sheep & just an all-around good time. The river flows were pretty fast at over 2,000 CFS for mid June. The only downsides were the weak air conditioning on the white vans taking our groups to the launch site & the lack of professional photographers the day we toured. We especially liked the small town feel of Cotopaxi where small groups & families weren't treated like a cattle call. read more

Outstanding all around. We went rafting in mid-July in middle big horn with our 9 and 11 year old kids. It was the first time for our whole family. The day before my wife and I had hear the water was high and fast. When we arrived at Rock and Row they quickly put our worries at ease. Our experience was This is a smaller operation that is clearly focused on providing each group with their own unique experience and not concerned with getting as many people in/out as they can in a day. Our guide, Aaron, was outstanding. He made the entire trip down the river fun and memorable for our family. Halfway into the trip our kids were jumping off a rock into the river and asking to go into the more aggressive rapids. I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for rafting in the Colorado Springs area. read more

What an amazing experience! I had never been rafting before and, admittedly, was very nervous. Mostly about falling in. I knew if I were to fall in, I would rise from the water in a flaming ball of molten lava prepared to dart thunderous lightning bolts from my eyes toward my raft mates. ...but that never happened. Maybe because it was late season. And we only got to see mostly IIIs and a few IVs. For a beginner, it was still a wild ride. Thank goodness we had, like, the best guide ever! Shout out to Yoda, who was hugely communicative, very insightful and has a strong eye for what people need, even without being told. What do know: -Check out Groupon before booking, because there may be a sale. We got more than half off the price. -Bring your own water -- you can take it in the raft with you. -Little people are welcome. I saw a couple of tiny ones -- 7 and 11, I believe -- out on our trip. -Wear waterproof clothing and shoes/or clothing that dries quickly. You'll thank me. -All of the equipment is supplied, that includes the helmet and the life vest, so don't worry about bringing any of that. -You will receive a tutorial and safety briefing. Pay close attention and don't be shy about asking questions. -Each raft comfortably seats six person, and the guide. I would not recommending going as a solo pair, but know there could be opportunities to raft with others. I say do it. -Bring sunblock. No joke there. -You can bring your own waterproof container for anything you need to keep try, and hook it onto the lead's bag. Just make sure it's small. I took a Ziplock for the essentials -- car keys, chap stick, meds. -If you want more water and more rapids, plan your visit for July-ish. That's peak season. By late August, the water levels are quite low, and you will get less of a surprising experience. But it is still quite the fun time without too, too many loud folks around. -Bring cash for the tip at the end. And have fun! It is a daring experience. read more

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A great small company that doesn't make you feel like a herd of cattle being sent down the river. While safety was their top priority, the staff was very fun and personable. They were very good at explaining safety procedures as well as the reasons behind each. Jason was full of historical and archeological insights as well as knowledge of the river and surroundings, making our experience very well rounded. He (as well as the rest of the staff) was wonderful with our 4 kids (ages 9, 12, 14 and 16) and provided fun things for them that we have not seen other companies do. Our youngest is small and did not do any rowing, however we were assuming this ahead of time and also feel that the guides were good at assessing the ability of each participant. Her experience was not diminished in any way, and she was excited to still be an active participant. We would love to raft with them again, as well as try some of their other guided adventures!! read more

Rock & Row - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

AWESOME TRIP!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! So we found this place on Groupon after my sister said she wanted to go rafting while out here on vacay from Texas. We were originally hesitant to book at this outfitter because of some older, unfavorable reviews, commenting on poor customer service. However, we decided to go ahead with it and everyone was extremely satisfied with the trip. We were given two options when booking our reservation: 8:30am and 12:30pm. We chose the 8:30, and hit the road early heading down from Castle Rock. The iPhone's Maps app got us a little lost, but we stopped at the little corner store and got directions. ***POINTER: you will see the sign for Rock N Row right from the 50. You don't have to take any side streets to get there.*** We checked in at their very mellow HQ and they soon gathered everyone for life jacket and helmet fitting. During this time, the wife was extremely nervous, asking numerous questions about the safety of the trip. The entire staff was AWESOME about reassuring her and allaying her fears. They were patient, kind, and understanding. They never berated or belittled her one bit even though she was literally in tears with fear at one point. After a safety briefing, they bussed the group (about 30 total) up to the "put in" about 5 miles up river. The route we ran in Bighorn Sheep Canyon had 4 class IIs and 2 class IIIs. We were very, very blessed to have Chris as our guide. He is the head boseman, lead climbing instructor, and he also runs a lot of the office operation. He was one of the most friendly, fun, and knowledgeable people we have ever met. He did a great job getting his boat crew working together and getting to know everyone. We would HIGHLY recommend REQUESTING Chris for either rafting or climbing trips. I won't go into every detail about the trip, but needless to say, everyone had a great time--even the people who were scared before the trip. The only regret we had was not going for a full day trip and going on the Class III-IV. This place is more a boutique outfitter than a massive operation. However, this is a plus! You get more individual attention, you get to know your guides, and the river isn't clogged with boats from your pod. Bottom line: do a full day trip, request Chris, and consider doing a combination rafting/rock climbing trip. You'll love it!! read more

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Had a great time on the water with Justin. It was our first time fishing from a raft. Highly recommended. The fishing wasn't the best but we caught a few. The water was murky and I'm sure once it clears it will be better. Regardless it was a good time, Justin our guide was pleasant and personable. The only thing I would have to add is the company seems more geared to rafting then fishing. read more

A few weeks ago my wife and I came to Rock-N-Row for a fishing trip and there was some confusion where they got double-booked. They were very apologetic and owned up to their mistake. We were able to get out on the water with them later that day and to make it up they gave us a family float trip which we used today. Antonio was our guide today and it was so much fun! We had our four kids with us and he was super patient and interactive with them. They had a blast on their first ever rafting trip! When we got home this evening my four year old said, "today was a great day! It was so much fun!" I agree with him. Thanks Antonio and RNR Team! We will see you next season! read more

Rock & Row - Four year old's smile at the end of a fun trip! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

Loved the small business feel, very campy feeling. The guide was amazing, and really helped found the prefect mix of keeping both our adventurous child excited, and our anxiety ridden child calm. Great day on the water. Only negative was the store manager, was a total B&@#! Rude, short, and completely unpleasant! read more

Awesome people, just a great time. Amazing experience for a first timer! I highly recommend them to anyone interested in rafting. Best Groupon ever! Zack was the man! read more

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We did the half-day Big Horn Sheep canyon rafting trip. There were 4 of us including my 8-yr old daughter and her friend. Overall the trip was a lot of fun, no problems getting booked, very helpful and courteous when making reservations and answering all of our questions. The trip itself was great - beautiful section of the canyon with a few beginner rapids (perfect for the girls' first rafting trip) and we were on a section of river that isn't as high traffic as other areas. The only negative is that they were very busy that day and the two girls ended up needing to sit in the middle of the raft and weren't able to paddle themselves. It would have been nice to give them that opportunity, though it was busy and towards the end of the summer. read more

Fantastic family experience for first time white water rafting. Antonio was an amazing tour guide that took the time to make sure we were prepared for all aspects of the rafting. This put our fourteen old daughter at ease as she was very nervous! Would definitely recommend Rock N Row rafting as we will be back again for the Gorge! read more

By far the best white water rafting location on the Arkansas River! The guides are very interactive and fun with it. they really do get to know you and they care about your safety as well as your enjoyment. Depending on the conditions of the river, they stop you at a rock where you can jump into the river. great great great experience. I love Allen (my guide). Antonio (a different guide) still interacted with us as well as his boat. read more

What a fun day! Antonio was our guide - he's also the owner - and he was fun! Easy instructions- so much fun for all of us. This was the first time for 3 out of 4 of us and we had a really good time. The trip down the big sheep canyon ( we even saw sheep!) is perfect for a beginner - I've now been bitten by the rafting bug and I can't wait to do it again! read more

Headed out to the springs for summer vacation and decided rafting would be a great adventure, went on groupon and found this great deal wasn't disappointed was exactly what I expected, guide Chris was great, we felt safe with his level of expertise. Fun fun fun. read more

Rock & Row - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

Allen did an outstanding job guiding us and entertaining us along the ride. Even the other crew in the other rafts were outstanding. Highly recommended if you are in the area. read more

What a great time. Our guide was fantastic, the staff were all courteous and personable, and the experience was a lot of fun. We intend to come back to Rock-N-Row for future rafting excursions. read more

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Fantastic. Did a groupon here and was NOT disappointed. Staff were all great and will definitely come back to try higher class of rapids. It was an enjoyable event and we loved it... read more

My friend and I were in the area ready for a fun raft trip and we could have not picked a better place. Chris was our guide and he was amazing. He loves what he does and it shows. He was great at teaching us newbies the ropes. We felt very safe but also had a blast! We hope we are in the area again because if we are, we'll be back. Thanks for the great time!! read more

Rock & Row - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

This was the most unprofessional and disorganized rafting trip ever! They had over sold the trip and instead of notifying us, they put my 18 yr.old granddaughter and her friend, both novices, in a tiny dinghy and told them they had two miles to figure out how to steer! The main raft went far ahead, leaving the girls to their own devices. When it was obvious that the girls could not navigate the river, the dinghy was attached to the main raft and one of the girls was pulled into the large raft, leaving the other to her own devices as ballast to hold down the tiny boat. More crashing into rocks, logs, and an encounter with mosquitoes ensued. Finally, the girls were put on shore, had to climb a rock wall to the road, and never completed the trip. They asked for a refund, but were given a voucher for another trip! Both girls are traumatized and will never go river rafting again, much less utilize this company. Avoid this company at all costs as they are totally disorganized, amateurish, and dangerous. It really is a miracle that neither girl was seriously injured, or worse! July 12, 2018 read more

Best experience ever! We did the beginner level, but if you've never done it I suggest this is where you begin! It was still a tad bit bumpy as expected but as a beginner I don't think I could've handled anything more difficult. The best part are the guides if you can ride with a whitewater rafting guide named Antonio. Funniest guy around and his mom is the sweetest and his dad is very serviceable. This a family owned business and you can tell they love what they do. My friend and I had a great time! read more

This was our first time rafting and was absolutely an amazing experience that we will do again. Service was awesome. Guide (zack) was extremely experienced, very knowledgeable about the route and the area. He was good teacher and made the trip more than perfect by adding his own touches to the trip. Perfect for newbies and kids. We are ready to try some harder radios after this experience and will be using them for this. read more

We're visiting from Ohio and our friend found this company on groupon. Great group of guides. We had Jason and he was really knowledgeable about the area and entertaining. The safety spiel kind of freaked us out but there's hardly a chance to tip out of our six person raft. The rapids in August get up to a 3 and now we're ready to try some 4s or 5s read more

This was our first time whitewater rafting, and from start to finish (Groupon purchase, scheduling directly with Rock & Row, and the rafting itself) this was a stellar experience! Antonio and Reggie were our two main guides, but honestly all the employees were knowledgeable, friendly, and definitely have a passion for what they do. I felt like we were in very safe, capable hands the entire time and rafting was absolutely exhilarating- I can't wait to do it again! They also have wetsuit and water shoe rentals for an extremely reasonable fee. If you are vacationing in Colorado and want a fun and exciting adventure, check out Rock & Row- you won't be disappointed! Thank you Rock & Row for an unforgettable time!! read more

Great business, great guide, great all around experience. Everyone involved was friendly and genuinely made you feel like you were important. From reservations, to safety instructions and the float itself everything was handled professionally and with a personal touch. Our guide Chris was the best. He was filled with knowledge regarding the area, points of interest and history. Just an all around super friendly guy. My only regret, we only booked a 2 hour float. I HIGHLY recommend Rock & Row. read more

Rock & Row - During the 2 hour float we stopped here for a few minutes to allow some time in the water. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Howard, Colorado

Great time! Our guide Chris was amazing. Loved the small business feel and that made this first time trip even better. Definitely will be back for one of the longer maybe even overnight rafting trips! Skip the large commercialized companies and go for this place... You won't be disappointed!! read more

Do not order cd for pics. It's been 2 years they didn't mail me new cd pic. I was there July and ordered cd but cd was scratches on it... they said will mail it but never did... don't waste ur time money buy pics. I'm disappointed this company and honestly.. I couldn't post up pics show my son's first time rafting and plus my best friend too.. read more

Really great time, great family fun, spectacular views, fun and great value. We can't wait to go back ! Unanimous by my wife and I, our 12 & 15 yr old boys. read more

First time rafting and it was a total blast!! My friends and I all want to go back again. We loved our guide Chris. He made the experience even more fun and we felt totally safe. Jumping off the small cliff was an added bonus. read more

My aunt and I and my 2 kids had a great experience. Our guide Chris was patient, fun, friendly, and very experienced. Would definitely recommend him and this company. read more

We originally bought a Groupon for a fishing trip. We got a call the day before our trip confirming our reservation, however when we showed up the next day for our trip, we were told we had to reschedule our trip because they had double- booked and only had one fishing guide. We were pretty frustrated because we were coming from out of town and our reservation had been confirmed the day before. Antonio was very apologetic and offered to not only get us out on the water later that day, but he also gave us a gift certificate for a family rafting trip on them. He worked hard to make up for their mistake, was apologetic and helpful, and wanted to make sure we ended up with a great experience. A few weeks later we came back with our 4 kids, ages 4-9, for the family rafting trip. He was our guide and was awesome! He was so good with the kids, made sure we had fun, and really above and beyond to make our experience great! I looking forward to next season and another rafting trip! read more

Best deal around! Highly recommended! The guides are all nice and where super funny. Rafting down the river was a blast and our guide even gave us some history of the area! read more

Family run business. Small company with 2 tours a day (2 rafts) but overall great experience. Guides were knowledgeable and charismatic. It was our12 and 15 year olds first time so it was a perfect level for them. I would have enjoyed a bit more rapids and and paddling but it was fine. Would definitely go back if in the area again. read more

Our family and friends went rafting. Jason was our guide. We had a great time. Jason was fabulous, spending extra time goofing with the kids and making them feel comfortable. I would definitely use this company again. read more

This place is awesome! My husband, friend and I had never been rafting before and to say I was anxious before we started is an understatement. Chris was the best! He calmed my fears and explained everything very well, I felt very safe under his watchful eye. He checked in to make sure I was having fun several times. Everyone on our boat had a great time. If you are a first timer or extremely experienced this company has something for everyone. I not only recommend Rock & Row but I recommend Chris as your guide. Thanks again to everyone at Rock & Row, we will definitely be back, maybe even before we leave town! read more

Jason (Yoda) was awesome, he made the trip fun and had a lot of information along the way to make it interesting. Owner is an A-hole and should avoid customer contact if he wants people to come back. read more

Our first time to white water raft - felt totally safe and the guides were great and tons of fun!!! We will be back - you cant go wrong going here!!! read more

We purchased a Groupon for a half day trip for 4 through middle big horn sheep canyon and couldn't have been happier with the purchase. We had 2 adults and 2 kids, 12 and 10 and we all had such a great time with Ross, our guide. Ross made sure everyone had a chance to experience all the rapids (get wet) and went out of his way to do so. He was super knowledgeable about the canyon and an experienced rafter. He was funny and friendly, and safe. We will definitely be back! All of the staff was very accommodating! read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. We did the rock and row combo (morning rafting, afternoon climbing) and had a great time all day. Also, the included lunch - not just dinky sandwiches, but delicious home-cooked chicken fajitas (I know, not the main highlight to most, but I thought worth the mention). Definitely a good time, well worth the price. read more

My husband & I celebrated our anniversary by going white water rafting. We used a Groupon & made a reservation for the following week. We had a couple questions & talked to the owner a couple of times over the phone. He was so nice & helpful! We had Antonio for our guide & he was AWESOME. We talked to a few of the other guides as we were waiting to load up & every single one of them was kind, courteous & full of excitement! You can tell they love what they do - & it made it that much more enjoyable for us! What a fun time! We will coming back again! read more