Arkansas whitewater, Cedar Creek Crawford county, Confluence to Rudy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7.7 miles   This stretch of Cedar Creek in Crawford County is 7.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Crawford County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming     here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Confluence to Rudy stretch is just one of them. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There's camping available near Cedar Creek. The put-in location   is a reasonable drive from Fort Smith, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Here at Cedar Creek there are plenty of folks from Cedarville; when you're here it's always fun to stop by Lake Fort Smith State Park. All year is a magnificent time in the Boston Mountains if you adore the outdoors. It's always glorious to pop by Oliver Springs; if you're here you can take a hike along the Butterfield Hiking Trail. Cedar Creek, Confluence to Rudy road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cedar Creek.   Whitewater Near Cedar Creek: Cedar Creek - East Fork, Crawford County, 2 miles away       Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Hobbitown to Cedar Creek) Cedar Creek, Crawford County, 2 miles away       Class II - 7.7 miles long (Confluence to Rudy) Cedar Creek - West Fork, Crawford County, 3 miles away       Class II+ - 1.9 miles long (Highway 162 to Cedar Creek) Frog Bayou, Crawford County, 5 miles away       Class II - 8 miles long (Lancaster Bridge to Rudy) Lee Creek, Crawford County, 9 miles away       Class II+ - 3 miles long (Highway 220 to NFS Access) Hart Creek, Crawford County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (to Highway 220) Ben Doodle Branch, Crawford County, 11 miles away       Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Camping area to Highway 220) Frog Bayou, Crawford County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Mountainburg to Lancaster Bridge) Clear Creek, Crawford County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Chester to Mountainburg) Lee Creek, Crawford Washington County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 8.4 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220)   Marinas Near Cedar Creek: Wildcat Marina, Van Buren , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Cedar Creek: Sleep Inn & Suites Van Buren, Van Buren , 5 miles away Hampton Inn Van Buren, Van Buren , 5 miles away Best Western Van Buren Inn, Van Buren , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites VAN BUREN-FT SMITH AREA, Van Buren , 5 miles away Quality Inn Van Buren, Van Buren , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cedar Creek: Overland RV Park, Van Buren, 5 miles away Alma KOA Kampground, Alma, 6 miles away KOA Campgrounds, Alma, 6 miles away   Trails Near Cedar Creek: Butterfield Hiking Trail, Crawford , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Cedar Creek: Lake Fort Smith State Park, Arkansas , 13 miles away Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas , 14 miles away Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Arkansas , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cedar Creek: Cedars Country Club, Van Buren , 6 miles away FT Smith Country Club, Fort Smith , 8 miles away Eagle Crest Golf Course, Alma , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Cedar Creek Lee Creek Reservoir, Crawford , 7 miles away Hollis Lake, Crawford , 8 miles away Wildcat Mountain Lake, Sebastian , 10 miles away