Cedar Bend Paddle Co.
A river shop on the Arkansas in Buena Vista: afternoon raft trips through the canyon, a guided morning kayak trip, and kayak rentals with a shuttle to the put-in.
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Paddler reviews
“Booked through the app in two minutes and had a confirmation right away. Could not have been easier.”
Response from operator
We really appreciate the kind words and cannot wait to host you again.
“Great communication in the lead-up, and they went out of their way to make it special. Highly recommend.”
“Exactly what we hoped for. Professional, well organised, and a lot of fun. We will definitely be back.”
“First-timers and they took such good care of us. Patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind people.”
Response from operator
We really appreciate the kind words and cannot wait to host you again.
“Top-notch operation. Clean gear, on time, and clearly cared about us having a good day on the water.”
“Five stars. Easy to find on the directory, easy to book, and the day exceeded expectations.”
Typical flow by month
1999 to 2025
The water at Cedar Bend Paddle Co. typically runs highest in June, at a median 1,560 cfs, and lowest in September, at 193 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 4,200 cfs, in 2015.
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| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) |
|---|---|---|
| April | 218 | 185 to 272 |
| May | 642 | 384 to 896 |
| June | 1,560 | 1,008 to 2,180 |
| July | 672 | 592 to 1,010 |
| August | 444 | 386 to 523 |
| September | 193 | 157 to 234 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 27 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Arkansas River below Granite, CO (site 07087050). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
High today
72°F
Wind
12 kt
Gusts 18 kt
Rain chance
0%
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Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF).
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