Arkansas whitewater - Bobtail Creek, Boston Mountains, Searcy County Searcy county, FS 1219A to Richland Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     2.75 miles   The starting point is not too far from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Bobtail Creek beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch of Bobtail Creek is 2.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater     as a class III-IV+ section. This is the only paddling stretch along Bobtail Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The campgrounds here at Bobtail Creek are pretty good. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Bobtail Creek during the long summer days are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Bobtail Creek tend to be in the 20's. Short Bobtail Hollow is a perfect spot to   stop at in the neighborhood of Bobtail Creek, and going for a hike along the Hideout Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Bobtail Creek is a reasonably wet place frequently with a great deal of rain; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Boston Mountains. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.78229 Longitude: -92.90496 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.80616 Longitude: -92.91498 Paddler input for Bobtail Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bobtail Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 30 miles away * The Super 8 Motel of Harrison, AR is located in the beautiful Ozarks. We are conveniently located near fishing and swimming areas. * Start your day with our Super Start continental breakfast.... Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison 30 miles away Days Inn Harrison, AR is located 34 miles South of Branson, MO 14 miles North of Buffalo National River All rooms offer Free Hi-Speed Internet Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Coffee Makers... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison 30 miles away Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel.The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison is a tastefully decorated four story hotel. We are convenient to local businesses and within walking distance to severa...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bobtail Creek.   Whitewater Near Bobtail Creek: Richland Creek, Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) 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) Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) Falls Branch, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff)   Hotels Near Bobtail Creek: Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 30 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 30 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 30 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 30 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bobtail Creek: Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 12 miles away Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 15 miles away Buffalo Camping and Canoeing, Gilbert, 17 miles away   Trails Near Bobtail Creek: Hideout Trail, Newton County , 6 miles away Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 9 miles away Boyd Trail, Pope County , 11 miles away Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 11 miles away Mail Trail, Pope County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Bobtail Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 29 miles away