Arkansas whitewater - Big Piney Creek, Boston Mountains, Pope County Pope county, Long Pool Campground to Highway 164 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.4 miles   Does anyone know how Moore Outdoors is doing?  Last year when I went, their store was always closed even though they were still renting. Cant seem to get anyone on the phone this year. Says Clay I go to the big piney every year, always have a blast always find something new, not the most challenging paddling but I always have a great time. If you go and don't use moore outdoors its definitely a mistake Says bret lasater The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Russellville, there's a road map further down the page with more info     on that. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Big Piney Creek have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch of Big Piney Creek is 4.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are   others too. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Grimmet Springs is always fun to check out; a great place close by is Jimmy Hollow. All year is a great time in the Boston Mountains if you love the outdoors. A short spree to Grimmet Springs is always worthwhile, and no need to travel far to stop by attention-grabbing stuff like Ladd Bluff. For the duration of the months of summer at Big Piney Creek highs are frequently in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Big Piney Creek tend to be in the 20's. A great deal of rain falls at Big Piney Creek; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January is the month with the least moisture. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. You simply ought to have a look at Ladd Bluff if you're here at Big Piney Creek. Big Piney Creek, Long Pool Campground to Highway 164 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 4.4 miles Average Gradient: 9 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.5498 Longitude: -93.1624 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.50548 Longitude: -93.18102 Paddler input for Big Piney Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Piney Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: CLARKSVILLE 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Russellville Super 8 Motel, Russellville 13 miles away * The Super 8 Russellville is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the closest Super 8 to the Lake Dardanelle recreational areas located on Scenic Arkansas Hwy 7. We are centrally locat... Best Western Inn, Russellville 13 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 ... Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Russellville, Russellville 13 miles away Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn Always fresh, always clean, our guest rooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well-lit work desk and a remote-controlled ...   Boston Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains. Boston Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Piney Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Piney Creek, Arkansas. 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 Russellville, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Russellville, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Big Piney Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Piney Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Piney Creek: Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 3 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground) Graves Creek, Pope County , 3 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Illinois Bayou - East Fork, Pope County , 4 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (FS Road 1301 to Bayou Bluff) Big Piney Creek, Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Highway 12to Helton's Farm) Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Johnson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Little Piney Creek, Johnson County , 9 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Mt Levi to Hagarville) Haw Creek, Johnson County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23) Illinois Bayou, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Hector to Scottsville) Illinois Bayou - North Fork, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (CR1000 to FS181) Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney)   Hotels Near Big Piney Creek: Russellville Super 8 Motel, Russellville , 13 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 13 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Russellville, Russellville , 13 miles away La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Russellville,Ar, Russellville , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Piney Creek: Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 12 miles away Outdoor Living Center RV Park, Russellville, 12 miles away White River Marina, Spur, 13 miles away   Trails Near Big Piney Creek: Grassy Point Trail, Johnson County , 7 miles away Still Hollow Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away Silver Point Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away Gunter Trail, Pope County , 10 miles away Cowan Hollow Trail, Pope County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Big Piney Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 40 miles away Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 59 miles away