Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Salida

Name: Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Address: 307 W Sackett Ave, Salida, 81201-1654, United States
Telephone: +1 719-539-7289

#1 among attractions in Salida

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is one of the United States' most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River. There is a total of 150 miles of water that extends from Leadville, Colorado to Pueblo, Colorado and contains many different classes of rapids ranging from Class II-V rapids. Activities within the area include Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Hiking/Nature Trails, Horseback Riding Trails, National Forest, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, Ski/Snowboard Area, State Park, Water Park, Water Recreation. ()

Established: 1998 (26 years ago)Elevation: 7051 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°32'16"N, 105°59'35"W

Address

307 W Sackett AveSalida 81201-1654 United States

Contact

+1 719-539-7289

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Day trips

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salida Regional Library, Bode-Stewart House, F Street Bridge, The Maverick Potter.

~1820 ftS
Library
Salida Regional Library, Salida
9 min walk • The Salida Regional Library is a public library in Salida, Colorado and serves a regional population in southern Chaffee County, Colorado.
0.6 miSW
Victorian architecture
Bode-Stewart House, Salida
15 min walk • The Bode-Stewart House, at 803 F St. in Salida, Colorado, was built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is a two-story Edwardian-style, or Late Victorian-style, house. A one-story brick garage built between 1914 and 1929 is a second contributing building on the property.
~0 ftN
Bridge
F Street Bridge, Salida
1 min walk • The F Street Bridge in Salida, Colorado is a closed spandrel concrete arch bridge built in 1907 by the Pueblo Bridge Company. The design also known as a Luten Arch bridge was patented in 1907 by Daniel Luten.
~890 ftS
38°32'8"N • 105°59'31"W
The Maverick Potter, Salida
5 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area open?

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area?

Nearby attractions include F Street Bridge, Salida (1 min walk), The Maverick Potter, Salida (5 min walk), Salida Regional Library, Salida (9 min walk), Bode-Stewart House, Salida (15 min walk).