Arkansas River Atlas
Explore the Arkansas River
Follow the Arkansas River from the high country near Leadville through Buena Vista, Browns Canyon, Salida, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, the Royal Gorge, and Cañon City. Explore river sections, towns, access points, camping, fishing, and rafting along the way.
Interactive River Guide
Explore the river from Leadville to Cañon City
Explore Arkansas River whitewater sections, river towns, public access points, camping areas, fishing locations, and important recreation sites throughout the corridor.
Keep Exploring
Plan your Arkansas River trip
Check current river conditions, explore towns along the corridor, or find more things to do throughout Arkansas River country.
Follow the River
One river, very different landscapes
The Arkansas River begins high in Colorado's mountains. Near Leadville the river is small and cold. Around Granite and Buena Vista it enters famous whitewater reaches including Pine Creek and The Numbers.
Farther south, the river passes through Browns Canyon National Monument, the Salida Valley, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and the Royal Gorge before reaching Cañon City.
Explore the RiverUse the Map
Build a better river trip
Use the atlas to get oriented, then dig deeper into guides for rafting, camping, fishing, hiking, hot springs, mountain biking, climbing, scenic drives, and Arkansas River towns.
More recreation sites and live-condition layers can be added to this same map as ARG grows.
Browse ActivitiesMap note: This interactive map is intended for general trip planning and orientation. River routes, access locations, conditions, hazards, land ownership, closures, and regulations can change. Always verify current official information before heading out.