Colorado whitewater, Arkansas River Chaffe county, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     18.7 miles   The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch of Arkansas River is 18.7 miles long and has been     rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon stretch is just one of many. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly   about the general area: Bails Gulch is a great spot to spend some time at; there are plenty of folks from Salida here. Going for a hike on the Simmons Peak Trail is always a good adventure, and you can go for a hike on the Round Hill Trail. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Throughout the warm days of summer at Arkansas River temperatures are mostly in the 80's, and the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, commonly in the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are frequently in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Arkansas River are in the 0's. Arkansas River is a location that is rather waterless generally. Arkansas River, Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Arkansas River.   Whitewater Near Arkansas River: Whitewater Outfitter - Anglers Junction Fishing, Chaffee County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Riverboat Works, Chaffee County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Independent White Water, Chaffee County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffe County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 18.7 miles long (Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon) Arkansas River, -blank- County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 27.9 miles long (Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock) Whitewater Outfitter - Eddyline Anglers, Chaffee County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rock & Row, Fremont County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Four Corners Expeditions, Chaffee County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffee County, 16 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, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Arkansas River: Monarch, Colorado , 26 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 54 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Keystone, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Loveland, Colorado , 62 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Vail, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 67 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs   Hotels Near Arkansas River: Hampton Inn - Suites Salida CO, Salida , 3 miles away Days Inn Salida, Salida , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Salida, Salida , 3 miles away Gateway Inn And Suites, Salida , 3 miles away Great Western Colorado Lodge, Salida , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Arkansas River: Salida, Monarch, 1 miles away Four Seasons RV Park, Salida, 1 miles away Arkansas Headwaters, Salida, 3 miles away   Trails Near Arkansas River: Simmons Peak Trail, Saguache , 7 miles away Round Hill Trail, Saguache , 7 miles away Hunts Lake Trail, Fremont , 8 miles away Ute Trail, Fremont , 9 miles away Round Mountain Trail, Saguache , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Arkansas River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 46 miles away San Isabel National Forest, Colorado , 27 miles away Spinney State Park, Colorado , 33 miles away Eleven Mile State Park, Colorado , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Arkansas River: Salida Golf Club, Salida , 3 miles away Friend Ranch, Poncha Springs , 9 miles away