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Access Site AR

Moore Branch

South Fork Spring River

Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: Salem, AR
County: Fulton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.38554020, -91.80990625
850 AR-9, Salem, AR 72576, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Fork Spring River at Saddle, AR Same River 10.1 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Fork Spring 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 Downstream from here (12.3 mi to put-in) Saddle to Hardy (19.6 miles)
19.8 mi 6 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Moore Branch boat ramp provides access to the South Fork Spring River near Salem, Arkansas. This large river has an average flow of 369 cubic feet per second and a total elevation drop of 759 feet over its 82-mile length. The boat ramp sits along the headwaters of this sixth-order stream, offering paddlers and small boaters a convenient launch point.

The access site features a well-maintained boat ramp, with designated parking for vehicles and trailers. Restroom facilities are available on-site. Kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft will find this to be an easy and accessible put-in for exploring the upper reaches of the South Fork Spring River. The river's average gradient of 9.2 feet per mile suggests relatively calm, navigable conditions in this area, making it suitable for a range of paddling skill levels. Boaters should be aware of the river's flow characteristics and plan accordingly for their trip.