Arkansas whitewater - Falls Branch, Boston Mountains, Newton County
Newton
county,
Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 9 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Harrison, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Falls Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Tarlton Flats to
NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass stretch is the only one. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Tarlton Flats
to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass stretch of Falls Branch in Newton County is 9 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: Rock House Hollow is in the
vicinity of Falls Branch and is absolutely a pleasant place to stop by, and the principal characteristic in the region is the George Mountain. The warmest time of the year at Falls Branch comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures
fall down into the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Falls Branch temperatures descend to the 20's. A good deal of rainfall falls at Falls Branch; most of the rain falls throughout May; the driest
month of the year is January. Whohoo, so much cool stuff in one place! The Boston Mountains is unbeatable! Go for a hike on the Hideout Trail.
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