Arkansas whitewater - Cedar Creek, Conway County

Conway county, Petit Jean St. Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV(V+)     3.5 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Russellville, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Cedar Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or
    kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared
to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the playfulness of the water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Cedar Creek without first paying a visit to Cedar Falls. For the duration of the long summer days at Cedar Creek temperatures are usually in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. Highs all through the winter are commonly in the 40's with temperatures at Cedar Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.
All the water falling down from
 
the sky makes Cedar Creek a wet spot; May is the wettest month with most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Cedar Creek, Petit Jean St. Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV(V+)
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.12829
Longitude: -92.9249

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.13
Longitude: -92.97081

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Current weather conditions at Cedar Creek, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HECTOR 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
13 miles away
Russellville's newest hotel is conveniently located near many local restaurants and businesses. Enjoy our free fitness room, business center, high-speed Internet access, delicious deluxe continental b...

Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
13 miles away
Easy access to I-40, parking for all sized vehicles. Wal-Mart Mall across the street. Whirlpool rooms, non-smoking rooms, refrigerators, and data ports availalable. SR 7 to Branson and Ozark National...

Scottish Inns Morrilton, Morrilton
14 miles away
We are 20 miles away from Petit Jean State Park and Antique Car Museum. 1 mile away from University of Arkansas and 2 miles from Conway County fairground and 1 mile from eating places. We are 20 miles...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cedar Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cedar Creek:
Galla Creek, Pope County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.15 miles long (Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake)
South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 15 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge)
Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Perry County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 4.5 miles long (NFR 45 to NFR 86)
Trace Creek, Perry County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 3.5 miles long (NFR 780 to Highway 7)
Illinois Bayou, Pope County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Hector to Scottsville)
Illinois Bayou, Pope County , 22 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bayou Bluff to Hector)
Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 23 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road)
Illinois Bayou - North Fork, Pope County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (CR1000 to FS181)
Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 27 miles away, Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164)
 Hotels Near Cedar Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville , 13 miles away
Scottish Inns Morrilton, Morrilton , 14 miles away
Morrilton Days Inn, Morrilton , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morrilton, Morrilton , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar Creek:
Bells Chapel Bait Shop and RV, Atkins, 5 miles away
Coffee Creek Landing and Motel, Perryville, 11 miles away
Morrilton Koa Kampground, Morrilton, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Cedar Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 36 miles away
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Cedar Creek

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