Arkansas whitewater - Boulder Creek, Boston Mountains, Newton County

Newton county, Headwaters to Henson Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     2.6 miles
  This stretch of Boulder Creek in Arkansas is 2.6 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Harrison it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Newton County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great
    experience. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some
good walking shoes. Boulder Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Headwaters to Henson Creek stretch is the only one. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime here
 
at Boulder Creek, high temperatures usually get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Boulder Creek are in the 20's. Much rain falls at Boulder 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.
If you wish for a little side tour, try Wildcat Hollow.

Boulder Creek, Headwaters to Henson Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 2.6 miles
Average Gradient: 300 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.02289
Longitude: -93.2586

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.9942
Longitude: -93.2448

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Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison
16 miles away
Crossroads to the Ozarks. Branson 30 minutes. Eureka Springs 45 minutes. Buffalo National River 25 minutes. Pet charge of 25.00 per pet for three days and after three days, it will be 25.00 again for ...

Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison
16 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. Enj...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison
16 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek.
 Whitewater Near Boulder Creek:
Buffalo River, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Kyles to Pruitt)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Broadwater Hollow, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 0.25 miles long (Park Boundary to Cecil Creek)
Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon)
Long Branch, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo)
Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Osage Creek, Newton/Boone/Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Compton to Carroll County Road 11)
Clark Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca)
Stepp Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB)
 Hotels Near Boulder Creek:
Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 16 miles away
Westgate Emerald Pointe Resort, Hollister , 31 miles away
Pointe Royale Condominium Resort & Golf Course, Branson , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek:
Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 5 miles away
Yanasochee Campground, Jasper, 5 miles away
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder Creek:
Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 8 miles away
Turkey Trail, Newton County , 16 miles away
Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 18 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 18 miles away
Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Boulder Creek:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Boulder Creek

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