Arkansas whitewater - Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Boston Mountains, Johnson County

Johnson county, Headwaters to Big Piney Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V(V+)     4 miles
  The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations
    in advance you're all set. This is the only paddling stretch along Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Headwaters to Big Piney Creek section of Bear Creek
- Big Piney Tributary is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V(V+) section. There's camping available near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
At Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary through the days of summer highs are in the 90's with night lows in the 60's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight
 
lows at Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary during the winter commonly drop into the 20's. If the weather is wonderful here at Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, you can go for a hike along the Grassy Point Trail, and the Gunter Trail is a good hiking trail close by.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Boston Mountains. Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary gets much water; through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January meanwhile is the driest month.

Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Headwaters to Big Piney Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V(V+)
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 185 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.7004
Longitude: -93.17117

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.67186
Longitude: -93.22617

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: CLARKSVILLE 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn, Russellville
22 miles away
For a great place to stay for business or for a weekend getaway, make reservations at this Russellville, Arkansas hotel! Comfortably nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the Best Western ...

Russellville Super 8 Motel, Russellville
22 miles away
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La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville
22 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Harrison, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary:
Big Piney Creek, Johnson County , 3 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Highway 12to Helton's Farm)
Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney)
Haw Creek, Johnson County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23)
Graves Creek, Pope County , 6 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 7 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground)
Boss Hollow, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)
Illinois Bayou - East Fork, Pope County , 7 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (FS Road 1301 to Bayou Bluff)
Big Piney Creek, Newton Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Walnut to Ft. Douglas)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 9 miles away, Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164)
Sandy Springs Hollow, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Deer to Murray)
 Hotels Near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary:
Best Western Inn, Russellville , 22 miles away
Russellville Super 8 Motel, Russellville , 22 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville , 22 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Russellville, Russellville , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Russellville,Ar, Russellville , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary:
Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 10 miles away
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 15 miles away
Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary:
Grassy Point Trail, Johnson County , 5 miles away
Gunter Trail, Pope County , 6 miles away
Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 6 miles away
Silver Point Trail, Pope County , 7 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 32 miles away
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 68 miles away

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