About River Runners
River Runners is a well-established Arkansas River outfitter operating from The Beach, its riverside resort on County Road 301 just outside Buena Vista. Rafting the valley since the 1970s, the company combines guided whitewater trips with a lively basecamp that includes a restaurant, riverside beach and campground, making it a destination in its own right rather than just a launch point.
Guided trips cover the full range of the upper Arkansas, from calm scenic floats suited to families and younger children to the churning Class III-IV rapids of Browns Canyon. Half-day and full-day options are available, and the on-site Beach venue means guests can raft in the morning and relax with food and drinks by the river afterward. The resort setting is popular with groups, corporate outings and multi-family trips.
River Runners stands out for pairing professional guiding with a full-service riverside hub. The combination of a private beach, dining and camping alongside daily rafting departures gives visitors an easy, all-in-one day on the Arkansas without shuttling between locations, backed by decades of experience on this stretch of river.
