Access Site
AR
Shepard Island Access
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Altheimer, AR
County: Jefferson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.24465779, -91.89929064
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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
311 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
921 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
920 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
936 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
953 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
961 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
965 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
976 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
989 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
1,007 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
1,016 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
1,023 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
1,028 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
1,032 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
1,036 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
1,041 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Lock and Dam Number 4 boat ramp provides access to the Arkansas River, a major waterway that flows 1,207 miles across Arkansas. The river here has an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile and an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second, making it an exciting and dynamic river for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters.
The boat ramp is located in Altheimer, Jefferson County, Arkansas, and offers a convenient put-in point for exploring this section of the Arkansas River. The surrounding area provides additional recreation opportunities, including the Arkansas River - Pool 4 and Arkansas River - Pool 3 sections, which offer overnight camping, additional boat launches, and scenic natural landscapes. Boaters should be aware of the river's strong current and plan accordingly, but the Lock and Dam Number 4 boat ramp provides a reliable access point for accessing this impressive waterway.
The boat ramp is located in Altheimer, Jefferson County, Arkansas, and offers a convenient put-in point for exploring this section of the Arkansas River. The surrounding area provides additional recreation opportunities, including the Arkansas River - Pool 4 and Arkansas River - Pool 3 sections, which offer overnight camping, additional boat launches, and scenic natural landscapes. Boaters should be aware of the river's strong current and plan accordingly, but the Lock and Dam Number 4 boat ramp provides a reliable access point for accessing this impressive waterway.