Arkansas whitewater - Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Ouachita Mountains, Perry County Perry county, NFR 45 to NFR 86 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     4.5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Hot Springs, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Perry County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary in Perry County is 4.5 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent     length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The NFR 45 to NFR 86 section is the only paddling section along Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The beautiful Ouachita Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary a wet location; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January   is the month with the least moisture. Since you're here at Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary why not stop at Hickory Hollow. Through the warmest time of the year at Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary temperatures are generally in the 90's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary. Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, NFR 45 to NFR 86 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+(III) Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.83479 Longitude: -93.14563 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.86254 Longitude: -93.09684 Paddler input for Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: NIMROD DAM 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary.   Whitewater Near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary: Trace Creek, Perry County , 2 miles away, Class II+ - 3.5 miles long (NFR 780 to Highway 7) South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 5 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge) Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road) Cedar Creek, Conway County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3.5 miles long (Petit Jean St. Park) Gulpha Creek, Garland County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 2.2 miles long (Ridgeway Road to Highway 270) Galla Creek, Pope County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.15 miles long (Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake)   Hotels Near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary: Travelier Inn, Hot Springs , 20 miles away Howard Johnson Inn, Hot Springs , 20 miles away Hot Springs Ar Travelodge, Hot Springs , 20 miles away Shamrock Motel, Hot Springs , 20 miles away Hot Springs Knights Inn, Hot Springs , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary: South Fourche Campground, Perry County, 2 miles away Girl Scout Camp Storey, Jessieville, 9 miles away Coffee Creek Landing and Motel, Perryville, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 21 miles away   Lakes Near Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary