Knoppers Ford Day Use

Area Status: Open
Knoppers Ford Recreation Area

Knopper’s Ford, situated along Sugar Creek is a day use facility built by the CCC.  It is accessible by passenger car or low clearance vehicle.  Knopper’s Ford is popular with Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Equestrian enthusiasts, as it is a very short distance from the fabulous Sugar Creek Multi Use Recreation Trail.  

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At a Glance

Current Conditions: Day-use only.  
Operational Hours: Open seasonally, March through mid-October. No water/electric available.
Area Amenities: Picnic tables, Toilets
Fees: No Fee.
Usage: Heavy
Best Season: Fall-Spring
Busiest Season: Spring
Closest Towns: Booneville, Arkansas.
Water: None
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District (479) 637-4174

General Information

Directions: Take Arkansas Hwy. 23 south from Booneville, AR for 2 miles; turn left (east) on Arkansas Hwy. 116 for 1 mile; then south at sign on paved County Road for 4 miles; then 3 miles south on Forest Service Road 19 (gravel).

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

3-1/2 mile trail connects to Jack Creek.

Fees: No fee.

Horse Riding

Equestrian use from October 1-May 1. 

3-1/2 mile trail connects to Jack Creek.

Picnicking

Swimming

Amenities

Toilets: Vault

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.0198000

  Longitude : 
-93.8627111