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Arkansas River Webcam

Arkansas River Webcam


Come check out the view! View live weather and river conditions with our webcam positioned at the end of our rafting route near the Drift In Bar & Grill—our very own riverside restaurant. Recognized as one of the country’s best rating destinations, the Arkansas River offers a generous spread of routes and whitewater rapids making it a favorite for both experienced and beginner rafters.

Webcam: Arkansas River at the Drift In Bar & Grill - Upstream

Featured Trips

Browse our most popular whitewater rafting adventures. We’re proud to offer the region’s longest ride on the Browns Canyon 1/2 day trip! Thanks to our private takeout on the Arkansas River, we offer exclusive access to two rapids you won’t get with any other company’s 1/2 day trips: Seidel’s Suckhole and Twin Falls. Don’t miss out on these classics rapids!

Time to Kick Back and Relax

The Drift-in brings beach bar life to the Arkansas River! Float-up or drive-in for delicious food, sunny cocktails and cold beer on tap.

Located directly on the river at our office, the Drift-in offers a place for both rafters and the Salida community to gather before or after their trip to refresh, relax, and enjoy the surroundings with great company. Not a rafter? No problem, the Drift-in is open to everyone all season long. For 2021, the Drift-in will again be serving both lunch and dinner offering a convenient spot to fuel up before or after your big day on the Ark.