Access Site
OK
Damsite
Arkansas River • Big Skin Bayou
Source: u_s__army_corps_of_engineers Updated 1 year ago
City: OK
County: LeFlore
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.31231910, -94.55839045
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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
113 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
724 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
723 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
740 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
756 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
764 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
768 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
779 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
793 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
810 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
820 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
826 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
831 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
834 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
839 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
844 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Damsite boat ramp provides direct access to the Arkansas River, a major waterway in Oklahoma. Paddlers and small boaters will find this a convenient put-in point along the river.
The Arkansas River is a substantial, high-volume river, spanning over 1,200 miles in length with an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second. Boaters should be prepared for the river's powerful current, which averages nearly 7 feet per second. The overall gradient of the river is moderate, dropping about 7.9 feet per mile on average.
Nearby recreation areas include the Robert S. Kerr Pool and the W.D. Mayo Pool, both of which offer additional access points and amenities along the Arkansas River. Anglers should note that fishing is generally permitted, though some restrictions may apply around the boat docks and dam structures. Visitors should check local regulations before embarking on the water.
The Arkansas River is a substantial, high-volume river, spanning over 1,200 miles in length with an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second. Boaters should be prepared for the river's powerful current, which averages nearly 7 feet per second. The overall gradient of the river is moderate, dropping about 7.9 feet per mile on average.
Nearby recreation areas include the Robert S. Kerr Pool and the W.D. Mayo Pool, both of which offer additional access points and amenities along the Arkansas River. Anglers should note that fishing is generally permitted, though some restrictions may apply around the boat docks and dam structures. Visitors should check local regulations before embarking on the water.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
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Arkansas River - W.D. Mayo Pool
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
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