RECREATION

Recreation Areas

• Salida Hot Springs Pool
  410 West Rainbow Boulevard • Salida, CO 81201
  719-539-6738
  Year round aquatic facility featuring one of the largest indoor hot springs pools in Colorado and facilities for tennis, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. They also provide six private European hot baths. more...  map

Equine

• Brown's Canyon Horse Leasing Inc.
  13999 County Road 162 • Salida, CO 81236
  Nathrop
  719-395-6498
  Over 100 horses are available at this equestrian stables for scenic one hour to full day rides along Chalk Creek and the Chalk Cliffs. more...

Outfitters & Guides

• Arkansas River Fly Shop
  7500 West Highway 50 • Salida, CO 81201
  719-539-4223
  This company provides fly fishing guided trips, instructions, and equipment. more...  map

• Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
  Located Next to the F Street Bridge
  719-539-4680, 800-288-0675
  "The premier whitewater paddling school in the Rocky Mountain West," this facility provides kayak instructions and guide services for rock climbing, back packing, and white water rafting. more...  map

Rafting & Canoeing

• Arkansas River Tours
  449 Second Street • Salida, CO 81201
  719-942-4362, 800-321-4352
  Exciting whitewater rafting trips are the specialty of this guiding company with all levels of skill, from beginners to experts, encouraged to participate. more...  map

• Whitewater Encounters
  14825 Highway 285 • Salida, CO 81201
  719-530-0937, 800-530-8362
  Enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River with this professional guiding company whose season runs from mid-May to mid-August. All types of trips available for all types of skill levels. more...  map

• Whitewater Voyageurs
  105 East Highway 50 • Salida, CO 81201
  719-539-4444, 800-539-4447
  These certified guides provides a variety of whitewater rafting trips from mild floats to adventurous rides. more...  map