Arkansas whitewater - Big Shoal Creek, unknown County NFR 1601 to NFR 1614 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   The nature scenery of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Russellville, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The NFR 1601 to NFR 1614 stretch of Big Shoal Creek in Arkansas is     7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The NFR 1601 to NFR 1614 section is the only paddling section along Big Shoal Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Big Shoal Creek is close to the national average; May is the month that gets the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month. Since you're here at Big Shoal Creek why not check out Ben   Cove. The warmest time of the year at Big Shoal Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 90's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while Big Shoal Creek nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. Big Shoal Creek, NFR 1601 to NFR 1614 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.18916 Longitude: -93.54278 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2825 Longitude: -93.49528 Paddler input for Big Shoal Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Shoal Creek, Arkansas Local climate location: OZARK 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville 13 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Clarksville, Arkansas. This choice Clarksville hotel is nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains near the University of the Ozarks, halfway bet... Americas Best Value Inn Clarksville, Clarksville 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn welcomes you to Clarksville, an outdoor lover*s paradise located in the heart of Johnson County. Home to majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, and breathtaking scenic byways, Cla... Best Western Sherwood Inn, Clarksville 13 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Sherwood Inn. We are located on Interstate 40, at Exit 58, in Clarksville. We offer friendly, courteous service with superb accommodations. Our 53-unit inn offers a variety...   All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Shoal Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Shoal 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 Shoal Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Shoal Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Shoal Creek: Gutter Rock Creek, Logan County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (FR 1631C to Robert Hill Road) Horsehead Creek - West Fork, Johnson County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5 miles long (FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek) Little Piney Creek, Johnson County , 24 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Mt Levi to Hagarville) Jack Creek, Logan County , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (Jack Creek Road to Jack Creek Rec Area) Sugar Creek, Scott/ Logan County , 27 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area) Illinois Bayou - East Fork, Pope County , 28 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (FS Road 1301 to Bayou Bluff) Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground) Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 29 miles away, Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164)   Hotels Near Big Shoal Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Clarksville, Clarksville , 13 miles away Best Western Sherwood Inn, Clarksville , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 13 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Clarksville, Clarksville , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Shoal Creek: Cove Lake Campground, Logan County, 7 miles away Spring Lake Campground, Yell County, 8 miles away Dad's Dream RV Park, Lamar, 15 miles away   Trails Near Big Shoal Creek: Magazine Hiking Trail, Logan County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Big Shoal Creek: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 54 miles away Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 63 miles away