Access Site
AR
Spadra Park (West)
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: 35.42450451, -93.48164311
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Spadra Creek at Clarksville, AR
2 mi away
Little Piney Creek near Lamar, AR
5.1 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
180 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
793 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
793 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
809 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
833 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
838 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
848 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
863 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
880 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
889 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
900 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
904 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
908 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
913 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 (West) offers excellent boat access to Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River. This Class A recreation area features two well-maintained boat ramps, providing easy launch options for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.
The park is located on the west end of Lake Dardanelle, a large reservoir on the Arkansas River. This section of the river is wide and relatively calm, making it well-suited for paddling, fishing, and casual boating. Paddlers can explore the lake's many coves and inlets or venture upstream and downstream on the river. Motorized boaters will find ample opportunities for cruising and water sports.
Spadra Park offers convenient amenities including campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic areas, and restrooms. The adjacent Spadra Marina also provides fuel, supplies, and other services for recreational boaters. Whether you're looking to cast a line, paddle a scenic stretch of river, or enjoy a day on the water, Spadra Park (West) is an excellent access point for enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River.
The park is located on the west end of Lake Dardanelle, a large reservoir on the Arkansas River. This section of the river is wide and relatively calm, making it well-suited for paddling, fishing, and casual boating. Paddlers can explore the lake's many coves and inlets or venture upstream and downstream on the river. Motorized boaters will find ample opportunities for cruising and water sports.
Spadra Park offers convenient amenities including campsites with electric and water hookups, picnic areas, and restrooms. The adjacent Spadra Marina also provides fuel, supplies, and other services for recreational boaters. Whether you're looking to cast a line, paddle a scenic stretch of river, or enjoy a day on the water, Spadra Park (West) is an excellent access point for enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River.