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ARkansas River Guide

This is a guide for persons planning a kayak or canoe float on selected sections of the Arkansas River. 

THE GUIDE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIVER AND ITS ACCESS POINTS. INCLUDED IN THE GUIDE AND ASSOCIATED MAP SKETCHES:
  • LISTING OF ACCESS POINTS FOR PADDLERS TO LAUNCH AND EXIT THE RIVER.
  • LISTING OF LANDMARKS ALONG THE RIVER INCLUDING BRIDGES, FEEDER RIVERS AND CREEKS, MAJOR RURAL POWER LINES CROSSING THE RIVER, RIVER HAZARDS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SELECTED FEATURES.
  • APPROXIMATE MILEAGE ESTIMATES FOR EACH ACCESS POINT AND EACH LANDMARK.
  • APPROXIMATE MILEAGE BETWEEN SELECTED ACCESS POINTS.
  • TIPS ON OBTAINING INFORMATION REGARDING RIVER WATER LEVELS AND HOW TO DETERMINE ADEQUATE WATER LEVELS FOR PADDLING THE RIVER.
  • RECOMMENDED DAY-LONG RIVER FLOATS.
  • MAP SKETCHES SHOWING ACCESS SITES, RIVER MILEAGE AND BASIC RATING OF SITES. ​

Download the RIver Guide & Map sketch here

The Guide and the Map Sketch provide information from ​GREAT BEND TO THE KS-OK BORDER
arkrivermapsketchesrev.pdf
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arkriverguide-80.pdf
File Size: 179 kb
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You can also view the River Access and Hazard Map on Google Maps. 
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1x6yybWOwalA8S3znfGZF0uieOkM&shorturl=1&ll=37.68105318879247%2C-97.83943779999998&z=9
PLEASE
Be Safe On The River! Plan ahead on selecting your river float course! Wear a PFD (personal floatation device), carry drinking water and snacks, and wear appropriate clothing and footwear----watch for river hazards (including high water), and paddle with a friend! 

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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Board Members
    • 501(c)3
  • Floats
    • General info
    • Upcoming Floats
    • Float reports
    • Waiver forms >
      • Adult waiver form
      • Minors Only waiver form
  • River Info
    • River Guide
    • History
    • ARCAP
  • Sea Scouts
  • Join ARC
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
    • Floating Dock ribbon cutting in Wichita 14 Sept., 2013
    • September 21 2013 float
  • Archives