Access Site
AR
David D. Terry Park West Access
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Little Rock, AR
County: Pulaski County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.67513082, -92.16191881
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
III
282 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
895 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
894 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
911 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
927 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
935 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
939 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
950 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
964 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
981 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
991 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
997 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
1,002 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
1,005 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
1,010 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
1,015 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The David D. Terry Park (West) boat ramp provides access to the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a major river system, the Arkansas River is over 1,200 miles long with an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
The boat ramp is located within the larger David D. Terry Park, which offers a range of recreational amenities along the riverfront. For kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters, the ramp provides a convenient put-in point to access this section of the Arkansas River. The area surrounding the ramp appears to have ample parking available, though users should exercise caution as reports indicate some security concerns in the area. Nearby, the Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam offers additional recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers.
While specific details on hours, fees, or facilities are not readily available, the David D. Terry Park (West) boat ramp can serve as a useful access point for exploring this stretch of the Arkansas River by paddle craft or small boat. Visitors should be prepared for the river's substantial size, flow, and gradient, and research local conditions before launching.
The boat ramp is located within the larger David D. Terry Park, which offers a range of recreational amenities along the riverfront. For kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters, the ramp provides a convenient put-in point to access this section of the Arkansas River. The area surrounding the ramp appears to have ample parking available, though users should exercise caution as reports indicate some security concerns in the area. Nearby, the Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam offers additional recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers.
While specific details on hours, fees, or facilities are not readily available, the David D. Terry Park (West) boat ramp can serve as a useful access point for exploring this stretch of the Arkansas River by paddle craft or small boat. Visitors should be prepared for the river's substantial size, flow, and gradient, and research local conditions before launching.