Access Site
CO
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago
City: Texas Creek, CO
County: Fremont County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.44965695, -105.52058812
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (11 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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III
This location is on this run
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
III-IV(V)
Downstream from here (9.4 mi to put-in)
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (19.2 mi to put-in)
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
I
Downstream from here (23.7 mi to put-in)
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I
Downstream from here (31.2 mi to put-in)
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (8.2 mi from take-out)
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (23.9 mi from take-out)
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (32.9 mi from take-out)
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
Upstream from here (39.1 mi from take-out)
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (45.2 mi from take-out)
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
Upstream from here (49.8 mi from take-out)
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area provides public access to the Arkansas River near Texas Creek, Fremont County, Colorado. This access site is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway, running 1,207 miles from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, making it a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's powerful flows and plan accordingly.
This access site offers a boat ramp for launching watercraft. Nearby recreation areas include the Texas Creek Recreation Area, which is popular with off-highway vehicle users. Paddlers should check for any current access restrictions or construction projects that may impact their plans. Overall, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area provides an important put-in point for exploring this scenic and challenging river.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway, running 1,207 miles from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, making it a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's powerful flows and plan accordingly.
This access site offers a boat ramp for launching watercraft. Nearby recreation areas include the Texas Creek Recreation Area, which is popular with off-highway vehicle users. Paddlers should check for any current access restrictions or construction projects that may impact their plans. Overall, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area provides an important put-in point for exploring this scenic and challenging river.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Texas Creek
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