Arkansas whitewater - Caddo River, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County

Montgomery county, Norman to Amity section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     29 miles
  The nature scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water beats anything. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The river winds through the Ouachita Mountains and you get great scenery. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
    The Norman to Amity section of Caddo River in Montgomery County is 29 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling section along Caddo River. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack
your camp stove. There's camping available near Caddo River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Caddo River a quite wet location; the wettest month of the year is commonly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is January.
All through the summer here at Caddo River, high temperatures commonly reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Caddo River.
 

Caddo River, Norman to Amity road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 29 miles
Average Gradient: 8 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.45349
Longitude: -93.6822

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.28469
Longitude: -93.4155

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Current weather conditions at Caddo River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: MOUNT IDA 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Baymont Inn & Suites Hot Springs, Hot Springs
32 miles away
Located on the shores of Beautiful Lake Hamilton, Baymont Inn & Suites-Hot Springs is only minutes from shopping at Hot Springs Mall. Tons of great restaurants, and Historical Bath House Row. For ...

Super 8 Motel - Hot Springs, Hot Springs
32 miles away
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Clarion Resort On The Lake, Hot Springs
32 miles away
Resort for all seasons in Hot Springs National Park. Surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains and beautiful Lake Hamilton. Pet accommodation: 35.00 first night,10.00 each additional night. Pet limit: up t...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Caddo River.
 Whitewater Near Caddo River:
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 16 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (USFS Dragover)
Little Missouri River, Pike County , 18 miles away, Class II - 5.2 miles long (Narrows Dam to CR 222)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Fiddlers Creek, Montgomery County , 20 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (NFR 274 Access to Ouachita River Close to Sims)
Blocker Creek, Pike County , 21 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84)
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 23 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 27 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
 Hotels Near Caddo River:
Baymont Inn & Suites Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 32 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 32 miles away
Clarion Resort On The Lake, Hot Springs , 32 miles away
Staybridge Suites HOT SPRINGS, Hot Springs , 32 miles away
Hot Springs Hamilton Resort Days Inn, Hot Springs , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Caddo River:
Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rentals, Glenwood, 3 miles away
Camp Albert Pike Store and Cabin, Caddo Gap, 5 miles away
Marilyns RV Park, Mount Ida, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Caddo River:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Caddo River:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 37 miles away
 Lakes Near Caddo River

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