Access Site
AR
Simpson Street
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Oppelo, AR
County: Conway County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.08609081, -92.72710122
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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
236 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
850 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
849 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
865 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
882 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
889 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
894 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
905 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
919 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
936 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
946 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
952 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
957 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
960 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
965 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
969 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Simpson Street boat ramp provides easy access to the Arkansas River in Oppelo, Arkansas. This major waterway is well-suited for a variety of boating activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating.
The Arkansas River is a substantial, high-volume river, spanning over 1,200 miles and draining an area of nearly 134,000 square miles. With an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, paddlers and boaters can expect a moderately swift, powerful current. The river originates in the Rocky Mountains and flows through the Ozark and Ouachita regions, offering scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities.
The Simpson Street ramp appears to be a simple, unimproved launch point, likely most suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small trailered boats. Paddlers should exercise caution when launching and be prepared for the river's strong current. No additional details about hours, fees, or amenities are available, so users should plan accordingly. Overall, this access point provides a practical entry point to explore the expansive Arkansas River.
The Arkansas River is a substantial, high-volume river, spanning over 1,200 miles and draining an area of nearly 134,000 square miles. With an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, paddlers and boaters can expect a moderately swift, powerful current. The river originates in the Rocky Mountains and flows through the Ozark and Ouachita regions, offering scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities.
The Simpson Street ramp appears to be a simple, unimproved launch point, likely most suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small trailered boats. Paddlers should exercise caution when launching and be prepared for the river's strong current. No additional details about hours, fees, or amenities are available, so users should plan accordingly. Overall, this access point provides a practical entry point to explore the expansive Arkansas River.