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Chalk Bluff Trail Access provides a convenient public launch point on the St. Francis River near Campbell in Dunklin County. The site features a boat ramp, parking areas, and amenities including a disabled-accessible fishing dock and privy facilities. This access point serves as a useful alternative launch location, particularly when other nearby access points are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or construction.
The St. Francis River in this region offers good fishing opportunities for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and crappies, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. The area is also known for wildlife viewing, with white-tailed deer, great blue herons, American beavers, and wild turkeys commonly spotted along the river. Paddlers should check current conditions and any temporary closures before visiting, as river access points in the area may be affected by construction or maintenance work.