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
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. If you're coming from Russellville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few
    times. The Petit Jean St. Park section is the only paddling section along Cedar Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section of Cedar Creek in Arkansas is 3.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV(V+) section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Cedar Creek comes with high temperatures in the 90's while overnight lows are typically in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the
 
40's, and night lows in the 20's for Cedar Creek. Put some time aside to spend at Cedar Falls while you're here at Cedar Creek.
Cedar Creek is a rather wet place regularly with much rainfall; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.

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 , 14 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morrilton, Morrilton , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cedar Creek:
Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, 2 miles away
Bells Chapel Bait Shop and RV, Atkins, 5 miles away
Coffee Creek Landing and Motel, Perryville, 11 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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