Cheney-Red Bluffs

Located near Haven in Reno County, the Cheney-Red Bluffs access provides entry to the North Fork Ninnescah River upstream of Cheney Reservoir. This medium-sized river (Stream Order 5) features an average flow of approximately 186 cubic feet per second with a moderate gradient of 5.4 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers seeking moderate current conditions. The river drops significantly across its length, offering varied paddling opportunities depending on water levels and seasonal conditions.

Paddlers using this access should be prepared for a river system that drains a substantial 900-square-mile watershed. The average water velocity of 2.93 feet per second provides steady current for downstream travel. This access point offers good positioning for exploring the upper North Fork before reaching the larger Cheney Reservoir system, which lies approximately 6 miles downstream. The site provides a boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats into the river corridor.

For additional amenities and facilities, paddlers may also explore Cheney Reservoir's numerous boat ramps and recreational areas located downstream, including options at DeWeese Park and other developed access points around the 9,500-acre reservoir.