Salida Whitewater Park
Colorado – US
- Class
- III- to III+
- Typical season
- March to October
Current Flow
214 CFS
Gauge height: 2.75 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 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 | 300 |
| Average | 800 |
| Maximum | 1,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
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.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park-n-Play | F Street | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Find F Street and the Ark River in Salida, CO |
Camps
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Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
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