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Access Site AR

Big Piney Creek

Big Piney Creek • Cedar Creek • Little Piney Creek

Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: Lamar, AR
County: Johnson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.41919596, -93.34094920
CM95+MJ Lamar, AR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Big Piney Creek at Highway 164 near Dover, AR Same River 10.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Big Piney Creek
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II Upstream from here (12.5 mi from take-out) 4) Long Pool Campground to Hwy 164 (4.4 miles)
4.5 mi 9 ft/mi
II+(III) Upstream from here (15.3 mi from take-out) 3) Helton's Farm (Treat) to Long Pool Campground (8.4 miles)
8.3 mi 15 ft/mi
II+ Upstream from here (17.6 mi from take-out) 2) Fort Douglas (Hwy 123) to Helton's Farm (10 miles)
10.6 mi 12 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big Piney Creek is a designated National Wild & Scenic River that offers excellent paddling and fishing opportunities in western Arkansas. The boat ramp at Piney Bay Campground provides access to this large, free-flowing headwater stream.

At over 100 miles long, Big Piney Creek is a sizeable river with an average flow of 632 cubic feet per second. With a total elevation drop of nearly 2,000 feet, the creek has a moderate gradient, making it navigable by kayak, canoe, and small motorized boats during normal water levels. Anglers can target a variety of fish species including bass, bream, crappie, and catfish.

Piney Bay Campground, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers campsites, picnic facilities, and direct access to the creek. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for natural obstructions and shoals, especially during low water periods. Nearby recreation areas like the Hurricane Creek Wilderness provide excellent hiking and backcountry opportunities for those looking to explore the Ozark region.