Access Site
OK
Noc Cove
Arkansas River • Arkansas River - Kaw Lake
Source: u_s__army_corps_of_engineers Updated 1 year ago
City: Kaw City, OK
County: Kay County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.75619828, -96.88948897
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Arkansas River at Ralston, OK
12.2 mi away
Grouse Creek near Silverdale, KS
12.5 mi away
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
76 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
544 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
543 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
560 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
576 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
583 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
588 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
599 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
613 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
631 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
640 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
646 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
650 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
653 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
658 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
662 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Noc Cove Boat Ramp provides access to Kaw Lake, which is part of the Arkansas River system. Located approximately 14 miles east of Ponca City, Oklahoma in Kaw City, this boat ramp offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats.
Kaw Lake is a sizeable reservoir with a surface area of over 17,000 acres. The Arkansas River flows through the lake, creating a wide, navigable waterway ideal for paddling and motorized boating. Visitors can expect generally calm conditions, making the lake well-suited for both recreational and fishing activities.
The boat ramp itself features a concrete launch area, making it easy to get your vessel in the water. Nearby, the Kaw Lake area offers a variety of amenities, including campgrounds, sandy beaches, and hiking and horse trails, providing opportunities for a full day of outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to explore the lake by paddle or power, the Noc Cove Boat Ramp is a practical access point to consider.
Kaw Lake is a sizeable reservoir with a surface area of over 17,000 acres. The Arkansas River flows through the lake, creating a wide, navigable waterway ideal for paddling and motorized boating. Visitors can expect generally calm conditions, making the lake well-suited for both recreational and fishing activities.
The boat ramp itself features a concrete launch area, making it easy to get your vessel in the water. Nearby, the Kaw Lake area offers a variety of amenities, including campgrounds, sandy beaches, and hiking and horse trails, providing opportunities for a full day of outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to explore the lake by paddle or power, the Noc Cove Boat Ramp is a practical access point to consider.