Fort Smith Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Arkansas River, is located in Van Buren. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. From Broken Arrow it's roughly 90 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Arkoma Park Boat Ramp in Arkoma, about 7.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Van Buren, AR |
| Water | Arkansas River |
| Park | Fort Smith Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Fort Smith Park Boat Ramp is in Van Buren, Arkansas. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Fort Smith Park Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Arkansas River.
Our data does not say whether Fort Smith Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Arkoma Park Boat Ramp in Arkoma (7.5 miles) and Spring Hill Park Boat Ramp in Barling (7.6 miles).
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