Access Site
AR
Spadra Park (East)
Arkansas River • Arkansas River - Lake Dardanelle • Little Spadra Creek • Spadra Creek
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Clarksville, AR
County: Johnson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.42537271, -93.46741055
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Spadra Creek at Clarksville, AR
1.9 mi away
Little Piney Creek near Lamar, AR
4.6 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
181 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
794 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
794 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
810 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
826 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
834 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
839 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
849 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
864 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
881 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
890 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
896 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
901 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
905 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
909 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
914 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Spadra Park (East) offers convenient boat access to Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River near Clarksville, Arkansas. This Class A recreation area features two concrete boat ramps that can accommodate a variety of watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and motorboats.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway that flows through this region, creating Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir. The river is typically wide and slow-moving in this area, making it well-suited for paddling and recreational boating. Anglers will find good fishing opportunities in the lake and river.
In addition to the boat ramps, Spadra Park offers campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic shelters, restrooms, and other amenities to enhance your time on the water. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or motorized boat, Spadra Park (East) provides easy access to explore the scenic Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle.
The Arkansas River is a major waterway that flows through this region, creating Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir. The river is typically wide and slow-moving in this area, making it well-suited for paddling and recreational boating. Anglers will find good fishing opportunities in the lake and river.
In addition to the boat ramps, Spadra Park offers campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic shelters, restrooms, and other amenities to enhance your time on the water. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or motorized boat, Spadra Park (East) provides easy access to explore the scenic Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle.