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Kayaking the Arkansas River
Paddle your own boat through Arkansas River rapids, from beginner-friendly sections to challenging whitewater.
Highlights
- Multiple river sections for different skills
- Kayak rentals available
- Instruction clinics offered
- Playwave features for freestyle
- Access to world-class whitewater
- Great progression for learning
Sources
Details
- Duration
- Half-day to full-day
- Difficulty
- Challenging - good fitness required
- Price Range
- Moderate
- Seasonal Notes
- Best flows May through August. Early season offers bigger water; late season is more forgiving.