Independent White Water Chaffee county, Colorado whitewater outfitter     Class IV Rapids Arkansas River Clear Creek Kansas River Salt River West River Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Day Trips Kayaks River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids The wonderful Chaffee County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Independent White Water beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state     you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Canon City. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Sawatch Range is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of   paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Near Independent White Water you come across the Round Hill Trail which is a perfect hiking trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Salida here. Yeah, come up here to the Sawatch Range for a wonderful time. The Browns Creek Trail is a good hiking trail in close proximity to Independent White Water, and if you yearn for a little side tour, try Droney Gulch. This river is so perfect. Around Independent White Water you don’t get a lot of precipitation. August is when you get the most rain here, and January meanwhile is the driest month.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Independent White Water.   Whitewater Near Independent White Water: Arkansas River, Chaffe County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 18.7 miles long (Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon) Whitewater Outfitter - Eddyline Anglers, Chaffee County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Riverboat Works, Chaffee County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Anglers Junction Fishing, Chaffee County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Four Corners Expeditions, Chaffee County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffee County, 10 miles away       Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access) Whitewater Outfitter - Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting, Chaffee County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - River Runners, Chaffee County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Acquired Tastes Rafting, Chaffee County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Adventure Company, Chaffee County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Independent White Water: Monarch, Colorado , 18 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 45 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 49 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Keystone, Colorado , 56 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 58 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 59 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Vail, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Loveland, Colorado , 61 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs   Hotels Near Independent White Water: Baymont Inn & Suites Salida, Salida , 5 miles away Super 8 Salida, Salida , 5 miles away Great Western Colorado Lodge, Salida , 6 miles away Gateway Inn And Suites, Salida , 6 miles away Comfort Inn Salida, Salida , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Independent White Water: Monarch Spur RV Park, Poncha Springs, 3 miles away Little River Ranch Motel, Salida, 5 miles away Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area - Hecla Junction, Salida, 5 miles away   Trails Near Independent White Water: Browns Creek Trail, Chaffee , 9 miles away Round Hill Trail, Saguache , 9 miles away Simmons Peak Trail, Saguache , 10 miles away Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee , 14 miles away Hunts Lake Trail, Fremont , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Independent White Water: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away San Isabel National Forest, Colorado , 18 miles away Spinney State Park, Colorado , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Independent White Water: Friend Ranch, Poncha Springs , 5 miles away Salida Golf Club, Salida , 5 miles away Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, Buena Vista , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Independent White Water North Fork Reservoir, Chaffee , 17 miles away