Arkansas whitewater - Bayou Des Arc River, Boston Mountains, White County
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Romance to Lake Barnett section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 7 miles
The nature scenery of White County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Romance to Lake Barnett section of Bayou Des Arc River in White County is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Searcy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are no other sections to paddle along Bayou Des Arc River than the Romance to Lake Barnett section. No matter if you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful Boston Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise
and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of rain falls at Bayou Des Arc River; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and January is when it's the driest. High temperatures at Bayou
Des Arc River through the long summer days are in the 90's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Bayou Des Arc River.
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