Access Site
AR
Sweeden Island Recreation Area
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: AR
County: Pope
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.16825726, -93.01100835
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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
216 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
829 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
829 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
845 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
861 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
869 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
874 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
884 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
898 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
916 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
925 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
931 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
936 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
940 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
944 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
949 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Sweeden Island Recreation Area provides boat access to the Arkansas River in Pope County, Arkansas. This major river has a total length of 1,207 miles and drains an area of over 133,000 square miles, carrying an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second.
The boat ramp at Sweeden Island offers a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft. The surrounding area includes a few campsites, making it a popular spot for those looking to enjoy the scenic Arkansas River. However, boaters should be aware of the river's strong current, with an average velocity of 6.58 feet per second and a gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
This recreation area is part of the larger Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake system, which offers numerous opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and other water-based activities. Nearby attractions include Dardanelle Lake and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, providing additional access points and recreation options along the Arkansas River corridor.
The boat ramp at Sweeden Island offers a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft. The surrounding area includes a few campsites, making it a popular spot for those looking to enjoy the scenic Arkansas River. However, boaters should be aware of the river's strong current, with an average velocity of 6.58 feet per second and a gradient of 7.9 feet per mile.
This recreation area is part of the larger Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake system, which offers numerous opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and other water-based activities. Nearby attractions include Dardanelle Lake and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, providing additional access points and recreation options along the Arkansas River corridor.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This recreation area is part of Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
Nearby Recreation Areas
Dardanelle Lake
Located within
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Located within
Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
Located within