Arkansas whitewater - Blaylock Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County

Montgomery county, Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     6 miles
  The Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River section of Blaylock Creek in Montgomery County is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is the only paddling section along Blaylock Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if
    you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. When you're paddling down a Ouachita Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Blaylock Creek gets a large amount of water; the month with most of the rain is May, and January on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at Blaylock Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 90's,
 
and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 50's, and overnight lows during the winter for Blaylock Creek tend to be in the 20's.

Blaylock Creek, Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.38611
Longitude: -93.96779

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.31861
Longitude: -93.90473

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Current weather conditions at Blaylock Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WALDRON 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blaylock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Blaylock Creek:
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Saline River, Howard County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Blocker Creek, Pike County , 6 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84)
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 7 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Baker Creek, Howard County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Ed Banks Road to Weyerhauser road)
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
Saline River, Sevier / Howard County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Dierks Lake to Highway 70)
 Hotels Near Blaylock Creek:
Relax Inn Ashdown, Ashdown , 41 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 44 miles away
Hope Super 8 Motel, Hope , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hope, Ar, Hope , 45 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Hope , 45 miles away
 Trails Near Blaylock Creek:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 12 miles away
Gypsum Trail, Pike County , 19 miles away
Kizzia Trail, Pike County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Blaylock Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 63 miles away

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