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 Paddler input for Boulder Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas 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...   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 Boulder Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Boulder 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 Boulder Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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