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
  This stretch of Blaylock Creek in Arkansas is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all
    set. The beautiful scenery of Montgomery County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The beautiful Ouachita Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state
tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Blaylock Creek than the Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River section.

Briefly about the general area:
Blaylock Creek ordinarily gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls during May while January is commonly the driest month. Summertime highs at Blaylock Creek typically tend to be in the 90's,
 
and the overnight is a bit chillier of course, generally in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's with temperatures at Blaylock Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.

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.

Western Plaza Inn, De Queen
32 miles away
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44 miles away
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Super 8 Hope, Hope
44 miles away
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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:
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 32 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 44 miles away
Super 8 Hope, Hope , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HOPE, Hope , 45 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Hope , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blaylock Creek:
Wolf Pen Gap Atv Campground, Mena, 12 miles away
Daisy State Park, Kirby, 15 miles away
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, 16 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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