Access Site
AR
Cadron Settlement Park Access
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: AR
County: Faulkner
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.10391884, -92.54539963
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
248 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
861 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
861 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
877 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
894 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
901 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
906 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
917 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
931 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
948 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
957 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
964 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
968 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
972 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
976 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
981 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Cadron Settlement Park provides an excellent boat launch for paddlers and small boaters on the Arkansas River. Situated along the eastern edge of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, this historic site offers scenic views and easy access to the water.
The Arkansas River is one of the largest tributaries of the Mississippi, flowing over 1,200 miles from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. At this location, the river has an average depth of around 50 meters and flows at a moderate pace of 6.6 feet per second. The total drop in elevation from source to mouth is over 9,500 feet, with an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
The park features a concrete boat ramp, restrooms, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Visitors can also explore the site's historic significance, including exhibits on the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or small motorized boat, Cadron Settlement Park provides a convenient and scenic access point to enjoy the Arkansas River.
The Arkansas River is one of the largest tributaries of the Mississippi, flowing over 1,200 miles from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. At this location, the river has an average depth of around 50 meters and flows at a moderate pace of 6.6 feet per second. The total drop in elevation from source to mouth is over 9,500 feet, with an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
The park features a concrete boat ramp, restrooms, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Visitors can also explore the site's historic significance, including exhibits on the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or small motorized boat, Cadron Settlement Park provides a convenient and scenic access point to enjoy the Arkansas River.
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