Arkansas whitewater - Camp/Flat Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Polk/ Howard County

Polk/ Howard county, Polk County Road 33 to Cossatot River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     4.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch of Camp/Flat Creek in Polk/ Howard County is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch has has enough mileage,
    you can easily run it on an afternoon. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Polk County Road 33 to
Cossatot River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Camp/Flat Creek. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
A delightful spot close to Camp/Flat Creek is Bradley Gap. All through the warm days of summer at Camp/Flat Creek highs are frequently in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Camp/Flat
 
Creek are in the 20's.
The high level of precipitation makes Camp/Flat Creek a relatively wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is January.

Camp/Flat Creek, Polk County Road 33 to Cossatot River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3706
Longitude: -94.27559

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.34012
Longitude: -94.2511

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Current weather conditions at Camp/Flat Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: MENA 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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 Whitewater Near Camp/Flat Creek:
Cossatot River, Howard and Polk County , 1 miles away, Class II+ - 3.1 miles long (Highway 246 to Ed Banks Road)
Brushy Creek, Polk County , 3 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Polk County 408 to Cossatot at Highway 246)
Cossatot River, Polk County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 3.4 miles long (County Road 31 to Highway 246)
Cossatot River, Howard and Polk County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.25 miles long (Ed Banks Road to Highway 278/4)
Baker Creek, Howard County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Ed Banks Road to Weyerhauser road)
Cossatot River, Howard/ Sevier County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Gilliam Lake to County Road 70)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Robinson Creek, Polk/ Sevier County , 14 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (Weyerhauser rd)
Saline River, Howard County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
 Hotels Near Camp/Flat Creek:
Charles Wesley Motor Lodge Broken Bow, Broken Bow , 38 miles away
Green Country Inn Heavener, Heavener , 38 miles away
Relax Inn Ashdown, Ashdown , 39 miles away
Comfort Suites Idabel, Idabel , 45 miles away
Quality Inn Idabel, Idabel , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Camp/Flat Creek:
Shadow Mountain RV Park And Campground, Mena, 11 miles away
Mena Koa Kampground, Mena, 13 miles away
Ouachita Baptist Assembly, Mena, 14 miles away

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