Put In

Put In is a whitewater access point on the Kansas River in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. The Kansas River is a major stream system with a drainage area of nearly 50,000 square miles and an average flow of over 9,200 cubic feet per second. With an average gradient of 1.9 feet per mile and average velocity of 4.2 feet per second, this section of the Kansas River presents moving water conditions suitable for paddlers with whitewater experience.

The river itself is classified as a major river system (Stream Order 9) with significant flow volume year-round. The water conditions at this Lawrence location typically feature moderate current and the potential for whitewater features. Paddlers should be prepared for flowing water conditions and aware of the river's substantial discharge rates, which can vary seasonally.