Arkansas whitewater - Crooked Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County

Montgomery county, NFR 43 to Little Missouri section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3 miles
  The NFR 43 to Little Missouri stretch of Crooked Creek in Montgomery County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The beautiful scenery of Montgomery County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better
    reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Crooked Creek doesn't have a lot
of paddling stretches, the NFR 43 to Little Missouri stretch is the only one. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Crooked Creek a quite wet place; the wettest month of the year is generally May, that's the one that rains the most, and January meanwhile is the driest month. For
 
the duration of the warm days of summer at Crooked Creek temperatures are frequently in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Crooked Creek through the wintertime frequently descend into the 20's.
You might want to pay a visit to Mosquito Gap since you're here at Crooked Creek.

Crooked Creek, NFR 43 to Little Missouri road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 115 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.43534
Longitude: -93.88114

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.41563
Longitude: -93.90877

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Current weather conditions at Crooked Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WALDRON 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hope, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Crooked Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crooked Creek.
 Whitewater Near Crooked Creek:
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
Blocker Creek, Pike County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84)
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 9 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Saline River, Howard County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Fiddlers Creek, Montgomery County , 19 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (NFR 274 Access to Ouachita River Close to Sims)
 Hotels Near Crooked Creek:
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 37 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 47 miles away
Super 8 Hope, Hope , 47 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Hope , 47 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HOPE, Hope , 47 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crooked Creek:
Wolf Pen Gap Atv Campground, Mena, 13 miles away
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, 15 miles away
Daisy State Park, Kirby, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Crooked Creek:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Crooked Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 60 miles away

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