Arkansas whitewater - Crooked Creek, Ozarks, Boone/ Marion County

Boone/ Marion county, Harman to Highway 101 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     52 miles
  This section of Crooked Creek in Boone/ Marion County is 52 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Mountain Home, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The beautiful scenery of Boone/ Marion County and the
    playfulness of the water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The Harman
to Highway 101 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Crooked Creek. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Crooked Creek temperatures are frequently in the 90's with overnight lows in the 60's. The winter
 
brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Crooked Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Crooked Creek is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; all through May this area sees the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
You must absolutely take a look at Standing Rock since you're here at Crooked Creek.

Crooked Creek, Harman to Highway 101 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 52 miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.23472
Longitude: -92.90917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.24083
Longitude: -92.54139

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Current weather conditions at Crooked Creek, Ozarks, Arkansas
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Local climate location: LEAD HILL 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home
25 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Tucked between Lake Norfork and Bull Shoals Lake, we are centrally located to some of the best fishing...

Mountain Home Super 8 Motel, Mountain Home
25 miles away
* The Pride of Super 8 of Mountain Home is located near world class fishing areas, hiking areas and other outdoor recreation attractions in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. * Start your day with our ...

Comfort Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home
25 miles away
Easy walk to several restaurants and grocery stores. Indoor and exterior corridors, guest laundry, and meeting rooms. In-room whirlpools in some rooms. City park next door. Free airport shuttle. FREE ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crooked Creek.
 Whitewater Near Crooked Creek:
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 11.8 miles long (Gilbert to Maumee)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.9 miles long (Maumee to Buffalo Point)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Tyler Bend to Gilbert)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Buffalo Point to Rush Landing)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Woolum to Tyler Bend)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 17 miles away, Class I(II) - 24.4 miles long (Rush Landing to Buffalo City)
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum)
Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 24 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek)
Richland Creek, Searcy County , 25 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hasty to Carver)
 Ski Areas Near Crooked Creek:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 192 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crooked Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 25 miles away
Mountain Home Super 8 Motel, Mountain Home , 25 miles away
Comfort Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 25 miles away
Ramada Inn, Mountain Home , 26 miles away
Mountain Home Days Inn, Mountain Home , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crooked Creek:
Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, Yellville, 3 miles away
Blue Heron Campground and Resort, LLC, Flippin, 9 miles away
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, Lakeview, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Crooked Creek:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 27 miles away

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