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.

Galla Creek, Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.15 miles
Average Gradient: 92 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.26375
Longitude: -93.00559

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.26285
Longitude: -93.05101

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Current weather conditions at Galla Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HECTOR 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
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Outdoors Recreation Near Russellville, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Russellville, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Galla Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Galla Creek.
 Whitewater Near Galla Creek:
Cedar Creek, Conway County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3.5 miles long (Petit Jean St. Park)
Illinois Bayou, Pope County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Hector to Scottsville)
Illinois Bayou, Pope County , 15 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bayou Bluff to Hector)
Illinois Bayou - North Fork, Pope County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (CR1000 to FS181)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164)
Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground)
South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge)
Graves Creek, Pope County , 21 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek)
Illinois Bayou - East Fork, Pope County , 22 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (FS Road 1301 to Bayou Bluff)
 Hotels Near Galla Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville , 5 miles away
Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville , 5 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Russellville, Russellville , 8 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Russellville,Ar, Russellville , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Galla Creek:
Bells Chapel Bait Shop and RV, Atkins, 4 miles away
Ivys Cove RV Retreat, Russellville, 5 miles away
Lake Dardanelle State Park, Russellville, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Galla Creek:
Cowan Hollow Trail, Pope County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Galla Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 43 miles away
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 55 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Galla Creek:
Galla Creek Golf Course, Pottsville , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Galla Creek

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