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 scenic beauty of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Falls Branch are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Falls Branch in Newton County is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling section     along Falls Branch. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Falls Branch are pretty good. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Falls Branch a rather wet place; May is the wettest month with most rain while January is commonly the driest   month. At Falls Branch all through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's; overnight lows at Falls Branch during the winter commonly plunge into the 20's. While staying at Falls Branch you could always explore Rock House Hollow, and the major characteristic in the area is the George Mountain. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Boston Mountains. While you're here at Falls Branch you can take a hike along the Hideout 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 Paddler input for Falls Branch, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Falls Branch, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison 23 miles away * The Super 8 Motel of Harrison, AR is located in the beautiful Ozarks. We are conveniently located near fishing and swimming areas. * Start your day with our Super Start continental breakfast.... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison 24 miles away Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel.The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison is a tastefully decorated four story hotel. We are convenient to local businesses and within walking distance to severa... Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison 24 miles away Crossroads to the Ozarks. Branson 30 minutes. Eureka Springs 45 minutes. Buffalo National River 25 minutes. Pet charge of 25.00 per pet for three days and after three days, it will be 25.00 again for ...   Boston Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains. Boston Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 24 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 24 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 31 miles away Russellville Super 8 Motel, 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