Access Site
AR
Vache Grasse
Arkansas River • Little Vache Grasse Creek • Vache Grasse Creek
Source: arkansas_highway_and_transportation_department Updated 1 year ago
City: Central City, AR
County: Sebastian County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.34895197, -94.23421510
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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
132 mi away
Tulsa Wave (PnP)
0.1 mi
I
745 mi away
14. State Park to Play Park
7.3 mi
II+
744 mi away
15. W 4th Ave Bridge to S Union Ave Bridge
0.5 mi
I
760 mi away
13. Florence to Pueblo Reservoir
18.0 mi
I
777 mi away
12. MacKenzie Bridge to Florence River Park
6.8 mi
I-II
784 mi away
11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
4.0 mi
III-IV(V)
789 mi away
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
10.0 mi
46 ft/mi
III
800 mi away
09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch
17.2 mi
33 ft/mi
II-III
814 mi away
08. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock
19.5 mi
II(III)
831 mi away
07. Salida to Rincon
10.0 mi
II-III
840 mi away
06. Stone Bridge to Salida
9.5 mi
III
847 mi away
05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
13.0 mi
31 ft/mi
III
852 mi away
04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge
6.7 mi
III
855 mi away
03. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista
6.7 mi
44 ft/mi
IV
860 mi away
02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi
71 ft/mi
IV-V
864 mi away
01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
5.1 mi
58 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Vache Grasse boat ramp provides access to the Arkansas River in Central City, Sebastian County, Arkansas. This access point is well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats looking to explore this major waterway.
The Arkansas River is a large, navigable river stretching over 1,200 miles through several states. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of around 8 feet per mile, creating conditions suitable for both recreational and commercial boating. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's significant size and flow.
Nearby recreation areas include the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, which extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River, and the Fort Smith National Historic Site, offering opportunities to learn about the region's frontier history. Boaters and paddlers can use this access point as a launching site to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife along this major waterway.
The Arkansas River is a large, navigable river stretching over 1,200 miles through several states. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 51,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of around 8 feet per mile, creating conditions suitable for both recreational and commercial boating. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's significant size and flow.
Nearby recreation areas include the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake, which extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River, and the Fort Smith National Historic Site, offering opportunities to learn about the region's frontier history. Boaters and paddlers can use this access point as a launching site to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife along this major waterway.