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
The Highway 283 to Highway 67 stretch of De Roche Creek is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Hot Spring/Clark County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in is not too far from Arkadelphia, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The river winds through the Ouachita Mountains and you get great scenery. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
way this is an area with not too many other places for that. There's camping available near De Roche Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are no other stretches
to paddle along De Roche Creek than the Highway 283 to Highway 67 stretch. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes De Roche Creek a wet spot; May is the wettest month with most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. The warmest
time of the year brings highs in the 90's to De Roche Creek. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 70's. Through the wintertime highs are typically in the 50's while De Roche Creek nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's.
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