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Access Site AR

Caddo River Drop Off

Caddo River

Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: AR
County: Clark
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.17471028, -93.09739363
5WF3+V2 Caddo Valley, AR, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Caddo River near Caddo Gap, AR Same River 32.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Caddo River
1 run
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
I-II Upstream from here (23.2 mi from take-out) Norman to Amity (29 miles)
29.7 mi 8 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Caddo River Drop Off provides convenient access to the Caddo River, a large, headwater stream in the Ouachita Mountains of southwestern Arkansas. With a total length of 81.71 miles and an elevation drop of over 1,100 feet, the Caddo is a characteristic Ozark river featuring a mix of gentle pools and class I-II rapids. The average flow rate is 844 cubic feet per second, making it an ideal destination for kayakers, canoeists, and other small boaters.

The access site is part of the Caddo Drive Day Use area, a recreation site managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Amenities include a boat ramp, picnic facilities, and potential camping options. Nearby, the Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rental in Glenwood provides shuttle services and equipment rentals to help paddlers enjoy the river. Whether you bring your own craft or rent one locally, the Caddo River Drop Off offers a scenic access point to explore this scenic Ozark waterway.
Federal Facility Information
870-246-5501 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Caddo Drive Campground and Day Use area sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.
Recreation
DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in...

Overview
Caddo Drive Campground and Day Use area sits along the pristine shores of Degray Lake in the foothills of the Quachita Mountains. The area offers stunning scenery and panoramic views, and Caddo was awarded one of Americas Top 25 Scenic Views.
Recreation
DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The area is also ideal for boating and jet skiing.
Facilities
Caddo Drive offers a mix of RV, standard and tent-only campsites, each with electric hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, and a reservable group use shelter.  
To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour,click here 
Natural Features
The pavilion is situated on a tree-covered ridge that joins a bluff. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet.

Nearby Attractions
The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Degray Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Iron Mountain Marina On-site