Access Site
AR
Rim Shoals
City: Mountain Home, AR
County: Baxter County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.25804314, -92.47457534
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on White River
1 run
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
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Rim Shoals boat ramp provides access to the White River, a major headwater stream in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. With over 1,000 miles of length and a drainage area of nearly 27,000 square miles, the White River offers ample opportunities for paddling and boating.
The ramp is located within Bull Shoals State Park, which features additional public access points and hiking trails along the river. The White River at this location has a moderate gradient of 7.4 feet per mile and an average flow of over 34,000 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for experienced kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. Nearby recreation areas include the expansive Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes.
Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for the river's cold, clear waters and potential hazards like rapids and submerged obstacles. While private land surrounds much of the river, there are 25 public access points along the 92-mile trout fishery. The Rim Shoals Trail also provides walk-in fishing access from the shore.
The ramp is located within Bull Shoals State Park, which features additional public access points and hiking trails along the river. The White River at this location has a moderate gradient of 7.4 feet per mile and an average flow of over 34,000 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for experienced kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. Nearby recreation areas include the expansive Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes.
Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for the river's cold, clear waters and potential hazards like rapids and submerged obstacles. While private land surrounds much of the river, there are 25 public access points along the 92-mile trout fishery. The Rim Shoals Trail also provides walk-in fishing access from the shore.