Highway 62 at the western edge of Yellville. To reach Kelley’s Slab, turn on Marion County Road 4002 from U.S. Highway 62/MC 4052 and watch for the Mark Oliver Access sign. Highway 62 in western Marion County, turn south on Old U.S. Continue about 0.7 miles to access.įrom U.S. Continue on 4006 (bear left at 4007 split) about 1.3 miles and turn left at railroad tracks. Highway 62 in western Marion County, take Marion County Road 4006 south. Highway 62 bridge over Crooked Creek in western Marion County.įrom Snow on U.S. Lower Pyatt Access is on the north side of the U.S. Upper Pyatt Access, a primitive launch site, is about a mile upstream of Lower Pyatt Access. The center includes interpretive trails, outdoor and indoor learning areas, and access to the creek. The Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek covers 421 acres along a 2.75-mile bend of the creek. The creek is home to largemouth bass, Ozark bass, green sunfish, bluegill and catfish. . Bald eagles migrate from fall to early spring some are year- round residents.Ĭrooked Creek – a Blue Ribbon Smallmouth Bass Stream – is well known for its feisty smallmouth bass. Crank and spinner baits retrieved across riffles or live bait and soft plastic lures worked in deep holes with large rocks and other structure are recommended. Watch for belted kingfishers, ospreys, wood ducks and herons. Oak-hickory forests, willow, hackberry, pawpaw, catalpa and black walnut provide habitat for mink, beaver, deer and river otters. The creek flows through rolling pastureland, cedar glades, bluffs and tree-lined banks. Paddlers must securely fasten cooler lids, and use attached mesh litter bags and floating holders for beverages. Glass containers are illegal in boats such as canoes and kayaks, which can be easily swamped. Vessels 16 feet and longer must have a throwable life preserver aboard. Use caution at Kelley’s Slab, which can be hazardous under some conditions.Īccording to Arkansas law, children 12 and under must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket and everyone aboard must have one ready to use. A moderate level for floating the creek is 12-12.5 feet. Geological Survey gauge reads conditions near Kelley’s Slab at the Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek: /. Paddlers should seek weather and water-level information before beginning their trip.Ī U.S.
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This peaceful stream can turn into a raging torrent very quickly, especially during heavy spring rains. The water level in the creek depends entirely on rainfall.
Under normal conditions, paddlers can expect to cover about 2 miles per hour on this stream with deep pools, fast chutes, riffles and small waves.
Please respect private property and camp only at designated areas. Camping is limited to one night per campsite.Īlmost all property along Crooked Creek is privately owned and marked by fences, signs or purple paint. Paddlers also may camp at Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek with permission from the center’s manager.
Paddlers should seek weather and water-level information before beginning a trip.įor those planning longer routes, primitive campsites are available at Snow Access and Brooksher Crooked Creek Preserve, which has no access by road. The trail covers 22 miles of the stream – from Lower Pyatt Access to Yellville – although other stretches of the stream may be floated. To help anglers, paddlers and wildlife watchers enjoy this Ozark stream, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission designated the Crooked Creek Water Trail in 2012.
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