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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Russellville, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The NFR 1601 to NFR 1614 section of Big Shoal Creek in Arkansas is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The campgrounds here at Big Shoal Creek are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't     matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the cool fresh water beats anything. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Shoal Creek. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Big Shoal Creek is a reasonably typical place; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. All through the summertime here at Big Shoal Creek, high temperatures mostly reach the 90's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 40's while Big Shoal Creek overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Ben Cove is a splendid place to spend some time at.   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. Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville 13 miles away Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Ozark Mountains along side the Arkansas River, is Clarksville, Arkansas. Conveniently located just off I-40, Days Inn Clarksville offers our guests the quiet ... 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 ... Best Western Sherwood Motor 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: Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 13 miles away Best Western Sherwood Motor Inn, Clarksville , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Clarksville, Clarksville , 13 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 16 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