River OK AR CO KS

Arkansas River

Oklahoma • 38.2744, -104.6091

Length

1,242 mi

1,999 km

Elevation

9,726′ → 127′

9,599 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.15%

7.7 ft/mi

Drainage

135,360 mi²

350,580 km²

Avg Flow

52,964 cfs

4.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,052 mi

3,302 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Arkansas River

There are 9 USGS water level monitoring stations on Arkansas River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 184 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Arkansas River.