Salida is home to one of the best kayak surf and rodeo parks in the country. It is also home to the oldest whitewater festival in the United States. See the external resources section below for the link to FIBARK.
Several waves/holes exist here and will please any paddler from the beginner to the expert.
| Class | III- to III+ |
| Current Flow |
2630.0 CFS 06-26-2019 08:15 
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| Recommended Flow |
Minimum: 300.0 Average: 800.0 Maximum: 1500.0 |
| Typical Season |
Begins: March Ends: October |
| Recommended Use |
Kayaking: Yes Rafting: No Canoeing: No SUP: No Packrafting: No Fishing: No |
| Primary Gauge | ARKANSAS RIVER AT SALIDA |
| Length | Mile(s) |
| Gradient | FPM |
