Salida to Rincon
Colorado – US Colorado – US
- Class
- II+ to III
- Length
- 10 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 27.5 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 7,043 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 6,768 Feet
- Typical season
- May to August
Current Flow
214 CFS
Gauge height: 2.75 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM
▼ -1.00/hr (12h) ▼ -0.50/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- ARKANSAS RIVER AT SALIDA Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 450 |
| Average | 1,100 |
| Maximum | 3,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
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Description
This is a good beginner to intermediate run. This section of the Ark' is tamer compared to some of its upstream or downstream neighbor sections. There are lots of put in and take out options as Highway 50 parallels the river.
Expect mainly class II water with a few class III rapids thrown in.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Salida Whitewater Park | 7,043 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Put in at the park in Salida. Find more info here. |
| Take-Out | Rincon Take Out | 6,768 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | As Highway 50 and the river make a large right hand (south) bend a couple of miles above Howard, CO. There is a large parking area and river access between the road and the river. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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