Access Site
OK
Highway 99 Bridge
Arkansas River • Arkansas River - Keystone Lake
Source: oklahoma_department_of_wildlife_conservation Updated 1 year ago
City: Cleveland, OK
County: Osage County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.32734482, -96.44911337
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Hominy Creek near Hominy, OK
6.7 mi away
Black Bear Creek at Pawnee, OK
12.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (1 nearby)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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
580 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
579 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
596 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
612 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
619 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
624 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
635 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
649 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
666 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
676 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
682 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
686 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
690 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
694 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
699 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Highway 99 Bridge access point provides boat ramp entry to the Arkansas River below Keystone Lake near Cleveland, Oklahoma. This is a major waterway—the Arkansas River is a large, high-volume stream (Stream Order 10) with an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and average water velocity of 6.6 feet per second. The ramp is managed as part of the Keystone Lake recreation area, which offers convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to paddle or cruise the main river channel. **All visitors must possess a valid day use pass** to use the facility.
The Arkansas River at this location presents moderate current and flow typical of a major river system. With an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, paddlers should be prepared for steady flow conditions. Water levels can fluctuate based on dam operations at Keystone Lake upstream, so conditions may vary seasonally. For current conditions, facility hours, and pass information, contact the managing park office at 918-596-5990 or check Recreation.gov. The site's proximity to Keystone Lake makes it an excellent hub for exploring both the lake's calm waters and the river's downstream sections.
The Arkansas River at this location presents moderate current and flow typical of a major river system. With an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, paddlers should be prepared for steady flow conditions. Water levels can fluctuate based on dam operations at Keystone Lake upstream, so conditions may vary seasonally. For current conditions, facility hours, and pass information, contact the managing park office at 918-596-5990 or check Recreation.gov. The site's proximity to Keystone Lake makes it an excellent hub for exploring both the lake's calm waters and the river's downstream sections.