Arkansas whitewater - Blocker Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Pike County

Pike county, Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     9 miles
  The nature scenery of Pike County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch of Blocker Creek in Pike County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The beauty
    of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway
84 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Blocker Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A great deal of rain falls at Blocker Creek; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
For the period of the summertime months highs here at Blocker Creek get into the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. All through
 
the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Blocker Creek temperatures plunge to the 20's.

Blocker Creek, Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3483
Longitude: -93.83931

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.2896
Longitude: -93.8546

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Current weather conditions at Blocker Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: DIERKS 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hope, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Blocker Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blocker Creek.
 Whitewater Near Blocker Creek:
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 3 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 6 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Saline River, Howard County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Little Missouri River, Pike County , 15 miles away, Class II - 5.2 miles long (Narrows Dam to CR 222)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Saline River, Sevier / Howard County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Dierks Lake to Highway 70)
 Hotels Near Blocker Creek:
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 37 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 40 miles away
Super 8 Hope, Hope , 40 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Hope , 40 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HOPE, Hope , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blocker Creek:
Daisy State Park, Kirby, 9 miles away
Arrowhead Cabin and Canoe Rentals, Caddo Gap, 17 miles away
Camp Albert Pike Store and Cabin, Caddo Gap, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Blocker Creek:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 7 miles away
Kizzia Trail, Pike County , 15 miles away
Gypsum Trail, Pike County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Blocker Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 57 miles away

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