Arkansas whitewater - Big Devil's Fork, Boston Mountains, Newton County Newton county, Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     4.75 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Big Devil's Fork is 4.75 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The scenic beauty of Newton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston     Mountains is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other stretches to paddle along Big Devil's Fork than the Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: All the outdoors entertaining stuff in the Boston Mountains will keep you coming back time and again. Big Devil's Fork   regularly gets a good deal of precipitation; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is frequently the driest month. Pine Hollow is a great place to look at, and don't leave Big Devil's Fork without first going for a hike along the Hideout Trail. For the period of the summertime highs here at Big Devil's Fork reach the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Devil's Fork temperatures descend to the 20's. Big Devil's Fork, Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 4.75 miles Average Gradient: 180 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.83528 Longitude: -92.96991 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.79756 Longitude: -92.93261 Paddler input for Big Devil's Fork, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Devil's Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 27 miles away * The Super 8 Motel of Harrison, AR is located in the beautiful Ozarks. We are conveniently located near fishing and swimming areas. * Start your day with our Super Start continental breakfast.... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Big Devil's Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Devil's Fork.   Whitewater Near Big Devil's Fork: Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) Richland Creek, Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) Falls Branch, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) Boss Hollow, Newton County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)   Hotels Near Big Devil's Fork: Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 27 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 27 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 28 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Devil's Fork: Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 10 miles away Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 16 miles away Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 16 miles away   Trails Near Big Devil's Fork: Hideout Trail, Newton County , 4 miles away Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 7 miles away Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 9 miles away Boyd Trail, Pope County , 10 miles away Mail Trail, Pope County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Big Devil's Fork: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 26 miles away