John F. Kennedy Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Little Red River in Heber Springs, AR. The drive from Little Rock covers roughly 55 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Dam Site Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Heber Springs, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Heber Springs, AR |
| Water | Little Red River |
| Park | John F. Kennedy Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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John F. Kennedy Park Boat Ramp is in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of John F. Kennedy Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Little Red River.
Our data does not say whether John F. Kennedy Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at John F. Kennedy Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Dam Site Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Heber Springs (1 mile), Sandy Beach Park Boat Ramp in Heber Springs (3.4 miles) and Lobo Access in Heber Springs (5.4 miles).
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