One of the things we love about Rancho del Rio site is its incredible proximity to the river. The headwaters of the Colorado River offer 1st-class whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and trout fishing. The property has direct river access for rafters, fishermen, and kayakers, giving you the freedom to enjoy the best Colorado has to offer - including this year's Gathering on the River. 

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing
The upper stretches of the Colorado River feature some of Colorado's finest and most popular whitewater trips for rafters, kayakers, families, and large groups. Rancho Del Rio offers a wide variety of rafting trips on the Upper Colorado, from an easy half-day family trip to the most extreme adventures through Gore Canyon on Class V rapids! One of the most popular day trips is the Full-Day, Class II - III run from the Pumphouse in Lower Gore Canyon to Rancho Del Rio. Multiday trips with overnight camping are also available - traveling downstream through scenic valleys and ranch lands, there is ample time for relaxing, swimming, hiking, and fishing. If you're interested in high-adventure, check out the multi-sport Gore Canyon Extreme. Offered exclusively through Timberline Tours, this tour combines rock climbing and rappelling with rafting the Class V rapids in Gore Canyon. Visit the Colorado River Center for more information, rental prices, guided raft trips, and more call 1-888-888-Raft or visit their website.

Trout Fishing
The Vail Valley has some of the most spectacular trout fishing in the U.S. offering year-round opportunities for fly fishermen. Whether you prefer to take a fully guided float trip or just a wading trip, Rancho Del Rio can hook you up with some of the area's very best trout fishing guides. Another great source for information on fly fishing in the area is Fly Fishing Outfitters.

Hiking
Some of the best hiking in the state lies in the areas immediately surrounding Bond. Easy hikes of all difficulty levels are just a short jaunt from your campsite. For more information on activities visit the Rancho Del Rio website.

Big Water's Happy Hour Revival & Float
Emmitt-Nershi Band's Tyler Grant & Andy Thorn serve-up an early morning "Bluegrass & Bloodys" set from 10:30 - 11:30am, then turn it over to Pete Kartsounes and very special guests. They'll play to about 1pm.

You are invited to join us on Saturday afternoon at 1pm for a unique float down the Colorado River. The Colorado River Center and YarmonyGrass have teamed up to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For $25, we’ll shuttle you upstream where you’ll have a seat on one of our kayaks or rafts for an afternoon float with your friends and musical heroes. We’ve created a floating stage, so that when you hit the long, calm spots on the river you’ll be treated to an assortment of acoustic musical pickins.’ The trip finishes up at the festival site where Big Water will kick off the Happy Hour Revival. Space is limited. Reservations can be made at the Colorado River Center, located on site at Rancho del Rio near the boat launch. For those who have their own inflatables or boats, get yourself up to the put-in and join the floatilla. We don‘t suggest inner tubes. Talk to the River Center for more details. It’s going to be epic!