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Access Site AR

Hwy 285 Access

Cadron Creek • Cove Creek

Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago

City: AR

County: Faulkner

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 35.28516444, -92.47249509

565 Hwy 285 N, Damascus, AR 72039, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Cadron Creek near Guy, AR Same River 4 mi away

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East Fork Cadron Creek near Enola, AR Same River 11.8 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

I-II Take-out Cadron Creek - 3) Cove Creek Run: Highway 65 to Highway 285 (10 miles)

7 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 2.00-7.00 ft

Cadron Creek near Guy, AR

Whitewater Runs on Cadron Creek

4 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

I-II Take-out at this location 3) Cove Creek Run: Highway 65 to Highway 285 (10 miles)

10.1 mi 7 ft/mi

I-II Upstream from here (5.0 mi from take-out) 2) Pinnacle Gap Run: Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65 (4.5 miles)

6.3 mi 13 ft/mi

I(II) Upstream from here (6.9 mi from take-out) 1) Hartwick Mill Run: Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs (11 miles)

13.2 mi 3 ft/mi

I(II) Upstream from here (14.6 mi from take-out) Highway 356 to Highway 124 (6.4 miles)

6.6 mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

The Highway 285N boat ramp provides access to Cadron Creek, a large river in Faulkner County, Arkansas. This headwater stream flows for over 74 miles, with an elevation drop of 614 feet and an average gradient of 8.2 feet per mile. The creek's average flow is over 950 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for a variety of paddle sports and small motorized boats.

The boat ramp is located on the left side of the Highway 285 bridge crossing Cadron Creek. This public access point offers a paved ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and small trailered boats. Nearby, the Arkansas River's Toad Suck Ferry Pool provides additional recreational opportunities for nature enthusiasts. While specific amenities and usage policies are not officially documented, this access site appears to be a popular put-in and take-out location for paddlers exploring Cadron Creek.

Nearby Recreation Areas

Arkansas River - Toad Suck Ferry Pool Located within