Waconda-Carr Creek

The Waconda-Carr Creek boat ramp provides access to the South Fork Solomon River near Cawker City in Mitchell County, Kansas. This launch point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore a substantial prairie river system. The South Fork Solomon is a large stream (classified as Stream Order 6) with a significant drainage area and steady average flow of approximately 105 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats during normal water conditions.

Paddlers should be aware that this section of the South Fork Solomon features a moderate average gradient of 7 feet per mile with typical water velocity around 2 feet per second. The river is located upstream of Waconda Reservoir (Glen Elder Dam), which offers additional recreational opportunities downstream. With dedicated boat ramp and parking facilities, this access point provides a practical launch location for day trips and longer paddling expeditions on this headwater stream in the Solomon River Basin.