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Local favourite river spot · Craighead, Arkansas

Stave Island

Stave Island is a river spot in Craighead, Arkansas.

Stave Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Stave Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Stave Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.97340, -90.37732. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Stave Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Stave Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Stave Island?

    Nearby: Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 30 km), Old Bethel Methodist Church (church, 32 km), Crowley's Ridge State Park (park, 34 km), Lake Frierson State Park (lake, 38 km), United States Highway 61 Arch (attraction, 54 km), Schugtown United Methodist Church (church, 8 km).