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Springhill Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas offers a convenient boat ramp and access to Massard Creek, a medium-sized headwater stream. The creek flows into the nearby Arkansas River, which is impounded at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake just downstream.
For paddlers, Massard Creek provides a serene, winding waterway with an average gradient of 21.4 feet per mile. The creek's total length is about 9.7 miles, draining an area of 15 square miles, with an average flow of 20.5 cubic feet per second. This makes it a peaceful, manageable stream for kayaks and canoes.
The boat ramp at Springhill Park provides easy access to the water. The park also offers campsites, picnic shelters, and other recreation amenities. Boaters should note that the park is reservable, and additional details on fees and hours can be found on the Recreation.gov website. Paddlers and anglers will appreciate the proximity to the larger Arkansas River system, while mountain bikers can enjoy the 10-mile trail network at the park.