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Arkansas whitewater - Bobtail Creek, Boston Mountains, Searcy County
Searcy
county,
FS 1219A to Richland Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV+ 2.75 miles
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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 the rivers in this state are less demanding. The FS 1219A to Richland Creek stretch of Bobtail Creek in Searcy County is 2.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+ section. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrison, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river |
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if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you
| glad you came. This is the only paddling stretch along Bobtail Creek. The natural beauty of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Bobtail Creek typically tend to be in the 80's. Once | |
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the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Bobtail Creek. The high level of precipitation makes Bobtail Creek a reasonably wet place; May is the wettest month
with most rain; January on the other hand is the driest.
Since you're here at Bobtail Creek why not take a look at Short Bobtail Hollow, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Hideout Trail. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Boston Mountains.
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Bobtail Creek, FS 1219A to Richland Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV+
Length:
2.75
miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.78229
Longitude: -92.90496
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.80616
Longitude: -92.91498
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Paddler input for Bobtail Creek, Arkansas:
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Boston Mountains Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains.
Boston Mountains Outdoors Info
Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains.
All Arkansas Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas.
Books about whitewater paddling on Bobtail Creek, Arkansas
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bobtail 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 Harrison, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Bobtail Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bobtail Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Bobtail Creek:
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Richland Creek, Searcy
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) |
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Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) |
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Big Devil's Fork, Newton
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Long Devil's Fork, Newton
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Sulphur Creek, Searcy
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) |
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Falls Branch, Newton
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) |
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Left Hand Prong, Pope
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) |
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Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) |
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Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff) |
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| | Hotels Near Bobtail Creek:
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Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison
, 29 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison
, 30 miles away |
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Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison
, 30 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
, 31 miles away |
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Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
, 31 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Bobtail Creek:
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Hideout Trail, Newton County
, 6 miles away |
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Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County
, 9 miles away |
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Boyd Trail, Pope County
, 11 miles away |
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Sulphur Trail, Pope County
, 11 miles away |
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Mail Trail, Pope County
, 12 miles away |
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