Colorado is home to plenty of bodies of water that provide perfect opportunities to do everything from white water rafting to stand-up paddleboarding.

Here’s a ‘wet and wild’ road trip that will take you to some of the best places for water adventures in Colorado:

Editor’s Note: This road trip involves about nine hours worth of driving in total. Reservations and permits may be required for some water destinations.

Day One: Cañon City

Start your road trip off with an exciting rafting trip down the Royal Gorge. Arkansas River Tours offers trips down the Royal Gorge stretch with non-stop whitewater and big rapids coupled with great views.

Where to eat

Check out Whitewater Bar & Grill or 8 Mile Bar & Grill for food in Cañon City.

Where to stay

Enjoy a stay at the Best Western Cañon City or the Parkview Inn Motel.

Things to do

Check out the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, too.

Day Two: Blue Mesa Reservoir

Located near Gunnison, Blue Mesa Reservoir has several boat ramps that provide access for visitors. Don’t own a boat? No worries. Renting one here is easy with a reservation.

Where to eat

Stop by The Dive Gunnison or Blackstreet Bistro for a meal in nearby Gunnison.

Where to stay

Enjoy a stay at The Gunnison Inn or Alpine Inn.

Things to do

Explore Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, which includes opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and climbing.

Day Three: Rifle Gap State Park

Continue on to Rifle Gap State Park. The 360-acre reservoir provides some of the best boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing in Colorado. The reservoir is perfect for water skiers, jet skiers, and power boaters.

Where to eat

Stop for food at Rib City Grill or The Rough Bar & Grill for food in Rifle.

Where to stay

Stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rifle or Comfort Inn & Suites.

Things to do

Take a hike on the Rifle Arch Trail.

Day Four: Dillon Reservoir

Located near the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon, this reservoir offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and more. The area has two marinas that the public can access, located in Frisco and Dillon.

Where to eat

Enjoy a meal at Dillon Dam Brewery or Bistro North.

Where to stay

Stay at the Dillon Inn or Homewood Suites by Hilton Dillon.

Things to do

Enjoy a hike to the Sapphire Point Overlook or Mount Royal.

Day Five: Grand Lake

Grand Lake has a picturesque setting, surrounded by the stunning Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors can go boating and fishing across three lakes – Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, and Lake Granby.

Where to eat

Have lunch or dinner at Sagebrush BBQ & Grill or The Worlds End Brewpub.

Where to stay

Stay at the Grand Lake Lodge or Gateway Inn while in Grand Lake.

Things to do

Take a hike to Adams Falls or along the shores of Shadow Mountain Lake.