Arkansas whitewater - De Roche Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Hot Spring/Clark County Hot Spring/Clark county, Highway 283 to Highway 67 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.5 miles   This section of De Roche Creek in Arkansas is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Arkadelphia, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are no other sections to paddle along De Roche Creek than the Highway 283 to Highway 67 section. Whitewater paddling     here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. The scenic beauty of Hot Spring/Clark County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: De Roche Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the   rain is May, and the driest of the months is January. High temperatures at De Roche Creek throughout the days of summer are in the 90's, and the overnight is somewhat colder of course, usually in the 70's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's while De Roche Creek nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. De Roche Creek, Highway 283 to Highway 67 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.236 Longitude: -93.07579 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.20611 Longitude: -93.02716 Paddler input for De Roche Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at De Roche Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia 2 miles away 100 percent non-smoking hotel. Property is located 3 miles from Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University, 6 miles from DeGray Lake, 5 miles from Arkadelphia Aquatic Park and 6 miles ... Best Western Continental Inn, Arkadelphia 3 miles away Stay at this charming two-story colonial hotel in Arkadelphia, Arkansas offering close access to Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist Universities The Best Western Continental Inn is conveniently loc... Quality Inn Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia 3 miles away The Quality Inn is located on IH-30, exit 78, just 20 minutes from Hot Springs and Magic Springs, and one hour from Little Rock. Restaurants are within walking distance. Every guestroom at this exteri...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near De Roche Creek.   Whitewater Near De Roche Creek: Blakely Creek - North Fork, Hot Spring County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (North Fork Road to Highway 84) Gulpha Creek, Garland County , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 2.2 miles long (Ridgeway Road to Highway 270) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 18 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Rockport Ledge)   Hotels Near De Roche Creek: Comfort Inn Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia , 2 miles away Best Western Continental Inn, Arkadelphia , 3 miles away Quality Inn Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia , 3 miles away Arkadelphia/Caddo Valley Super 8 Motel, Arkadelphia , 3 miles away Arkadelphia Days Inn, Arkadelphia , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near De Roche Creek: Arkadelphia KOA, Arkadelphia, 2 miles away All Seasons Mobile Home Park, Hot Springs National Park, 11 miles away Mill Pond Mobile Home and RV, Hot Springs National Park, 11 miles away   National Parks Near De Roche Creek: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 16 miles away   Lakes Near De Roche Creek