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 reasonable drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Falls Branch is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room
    before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current
moves down the stream will make you feel great. There are no other sections to paddle along Falls Branch than the Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass section. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Falls Branch mostly gets a good deal of rain; the month of May is the wettest with most
 
of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Falls Branch all through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Falls Branch temperatures descend to the 20's.
And that's not all there is to do here in the Boston Mountains. The major characteristic in the neighborhood is the George Mountain. While staying at Falls Branch you could always look at Rock House Hollow; nearby you locate the Hideout Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail.

Falls Branch, Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 150 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.7969
Longitude: -93.04599

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.8888
Longitude: -93.0059

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Current weather conditions at Falls Branch, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison
24 miles away
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24 miles away
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24 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Falls Branch.
 Whitewater Near Falls Branch:
Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground)
Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground)
Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground)
Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground)
Richland Creek, Searcy County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201)
Boss Hollow, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek)
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hasty to Carver)
Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road)
 Hotels Near Falls Branch:
Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 24 miles away
Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 24 miles away
Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 24 miles away
Best Western Inn, Russellville , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Falls Branch:
Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 9 miles away
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 11 miles away
Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Falls Branch:
Hideout Trail, Newton County , 5 miles away
Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 7 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 8 miles away
Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 9 miles away
Boyd Trail, Pope County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Falls Branch:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 23 miles away

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