Access Site
AR
South Fourche Recreation Area Access
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Bigelow, AR
County: Perry County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.99197065, -92.60301186
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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
246 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
860 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
859 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
875 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
892 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
899 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
904 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
915 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
929 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
946 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
956 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
962 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
967 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
970 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
975 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
979 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Taylor Creek boat ramp provides access to the Arkansas River near the town of Bigelow in Perry County, Arkansas. This major river system stretches over 1,200 miles and drains a massive 133,912 square mile watershed. With an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 7.9 feet per mile, the Arkansas River is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other water recreation.
The Taylor Creek access site features a wooden boat ramp that can accommodate kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. It is part of the Toad Suck Park campground, which is reservable through Recreation.gov. While the park does have basic amenities, the boat ramp area itself does not have any services or facilities beyond the launch. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared with their own gear, safety equipment, and supplies. The river's swift current and large size mean this access point may not be suitable for inexperienced users or very large vessels. Those seeking a longer float or more remote experience may want to explore other put-in/take-out options further upstream or downstream along the Arkansas River.
The Taylor Creek access site features a wooden boat ramp that can accommodate kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. It is part of the Toad Suck Park campground, which is reservable through Recreation.gov. While the park does have basic amenities, the boat ramp area itself does not have any services or facilities beyond the launch. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared with their own gear, safety equipment, and supplies. The river's swift current and large size mean this access point may not be suitable for inexperienced users or very large vessels. Those seeking a longer float or more remote experience may want to explore other put-in/take-out options further upstream or downstream along the Arkansas River.