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Access Site AR

Norfolk River Road

White River White River

Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago

City: Norfork, AR
County: Baxter County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.20957724, -92.28948182
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on White River
1 run
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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Norfolk River Road boat ramp provides access to the White River, a major headwater stream in northern Arkansas. The White River flows for over 1,000 miles and drains a vast 26,950 square mile watershed, with an average flow rate of nearly 35,000 cubic feet per second. This section of the river near Norfork has a moderate gradient of 7.4 feet per mile.

The boat ramp is located at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery, a federal facility that focuses on trout production to stock the tailwaters below nearby dams. While the hatchery itself is not reservable, the boat ramp is available for public use to access the White River. Paddlers, canoeists, and small motorized boats will find the ramp useful for launching onto this major Ozark waterway. Nearby recreation areas on Norfork Lake offer additional boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities.