Summary
The run includes various obstacles such as a wave, a hole, and a drop. The best time to float this section of the river is during the spring and early summer months when the snowmelt provides optimal water levels. The recommended CFS for this run is between 800 and 1,500. Overall, the Salida Whitewater Park River Run is a great option for intermediate boaters looking for a fun and challenging run.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 183 cfs (11.18 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 88% |
| Optimal Range | 300-1500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 8,629 ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 11.0 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 07087050 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Salida East
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Rincon - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
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Point Barr
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Hecla Junction
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Hecla Junction - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
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Ohaver Lake
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AHRA - Salida East Rec Site
AHRA - Big Bend Rec Site
Road 191 Chaffee County
AHRA - Stone Bridge Rec Site
AHRA - Point Bar Rec Site
Salida Whitewater Park
Salida to Rincon
Arkansas River Segment 3
Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge to Salida WW Park)
Pass Creek
Frantz Lake SWA
Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)
O`Haver Lake