Arkansas River, Salida-Canon City: Map & Guide

Waterproof fishing and river recreation map of the Arkansas River from Salida to Cañon City — rapids classification, access points, fishing sites, and public lands.

The National Geographic Fishing & River Map 2304 covers the Arkansas River from Salida through the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon to Cañon City — one of Colorado's most popular whitewater and Gold Medal fishing corridors. Rapid classifications, fishing access points, campgrounds, public land boundaries, and river features on waterproof, tear-resistant paper with a full UTM grid for GPS navigation.

Coverage includes:

• Arkansas River from Salida to Cañon City
• Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon
• Rapid classifications and locations
• Gold Medal fishing water and access points
• Campgrounds, put-ins, take-outs, and recreation sites
• Public vs. private land boundaries

Key specs:

• SKU: NGFR2304
• Scale: 1" = ½ mile
• Folded size: 4.25" x 9.38"
• Material: Waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless steel staples
• Full UTM grid for GPS navigation
• Weight: ~3.2 oz

Why it works:

The Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge is one of Colorado's most iconic whitewater runs and a world-class Gold Medal fishery. This map covers the full Salida-Cañon City corridor with the rapid classification, access point, and fishing detail needed for planning float trips and fishing excursions on this stretch of the river.

Ideal for: Rafters, kayakers, and fly fishers on the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon. See also NGFR2303 for the Leadville-Salida section and NGFR001 for the full Arkansas River bundle.