Arkansas whitewater - Galla Creek, Boston Mountains, Pope County
Pope
county,
Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 3.15 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Pope County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
The put-in location is a short drive from Russellville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend
hours on the river in one stretch. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Boston Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are no other sections to paddle along Galla Creek than the Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake section. The Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake section of Galla Creek is 3.15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Galla Creek frequently gets much rainfall; May is when you get the most rain
here, and the driest month is January. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Galla Creek highs are typically in the 90's while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are usually in the 40's, and night lows during the winter for Galla Creek tend to be in the 20's.
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