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: 38.45528936, -105.50046396
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (10 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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 (7.9 mi to put-in)
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (17.8 mi to put-in)
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
I
Downstream from here (22.3 mi to put-in)
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I
Downstream from here (29.9 mi to put-in)
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (9.6 mi from take-out)
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (25.3 mi from take-out)
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (34.2 mi from take-out)
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
Upstream from here (40.3 mi from take-out)
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (46.3 mi from take-out)
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
III
51 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
56 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
I
56 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
IV-V
62 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
II+
62 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
III
676 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) offers public access to the mighty Arkansas River in central Colorado. This boat ramp site is located at Texas Creek, providing a convenient put-in for paddlers and boaters.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway, running over 1,200 miles from its headwaters high in the Rockies to the Mississippi River. With an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a total drop of nearly 10,000 feet, the Arkansas is a substantial river known for its whitewater and recreation opportunities. The Texas Creek access point is situated upstream of the famous Royal Gorge, so paddlers can enjoy less technical Class I-III sections of the river.
Nearby recreation areas like Texas Creek and Seep Springs provide additional access points and amenities for visitors. Paddlers should review river conditions and plan accordingly, as the Arkansas can experience significant flow fluctuations. The AHRA Visitor Center in Salida is a great resource for current information on access, flows, and regulations.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway, running over 1,200 miles from its headwaters high in the Rockies to the Mississippi River. With an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a total drop of nearly 10,000 feet, the Arkansas is a substantial river known for its whitewater and recreation opportunities. The Texas Creek access point is situated upstream of the famous Royal Gorge, so paddlers can enjoy less technical Class I-III sections of the river.
Nearby recreation areas like Texas Creek and Seep Springs provide additional access points and amenities for visitors. Paddlers should review river conditions and plan accordingly, as the Arkansas can experience significant flow fluctuations. The AHRA Visitor Center in Salida is a great resource for current information on access, flows, and regulations.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Texas Creek
Located within
Seep Springs OHV Area
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