Buena Vista Whitewater Park
Class II+ TO III+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 144 CFS
Too Low57°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then Chance Showers And Breezy
The Buena Vista Whitewater Park on the Arkansas River is a popular river run for kayakers and rafters. The park features several challenging obstacles, including a series of man-made drops, eddies, and waves. The river run difficulty is rated Class III-IV, making it suitable for experienced paddlers. The best time of year to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer, when water levels range from 1,000 to 3,000 cfs. At higher levels, the river can become too dangerous to navigate. Overall, the Buena Vista Whitewater Park river run offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking a challenging and exciting experience on the water.
Weather today, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | II+ to III+ |
Elevation | 8,629 ft |
Run Length | 1.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 144 cfs |
Gauge Height | 11.0 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050 |