Arkansas whitewater - Ben Doodle Branch, Boston Mountains, Crawford County
Crawford
county,
Camping area to Highway 220 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 7.5 miles
The Camping area to Highway 220 section of Ben Doodle Branch in Arkansas is 7.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The scenic beauty of Crawford County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Ben Doodle Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Camping area to Highway 220 section is the only one. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Fort Smith, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of
good rivers. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Ben Doodle Branch
usually tend to be in the 90's with night lows in the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Ben Doodle Branch temperatures dip to the 20's. Go for a hike on the Butterfield Hiking Trail. Ben Doodle Branch is a wet location that gets a good deal of rain; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is January.
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