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 put-in location is a short drive from Russellville, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Pope County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is the
    only paddling stretch along Galla Creek. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to
keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section of Galla Creek in Arkansas is 3.15 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warmest time of the year at Galla Creek highs are mostly in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures
 
dip down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and night lows at Galla Creek through the wintertime commonly drop into the 20's.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Galla Creek a wet site; the month with most of the rain is May, and January meanwhile is the driest month.

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
5 miles away
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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 & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 8 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville , 8 miles away
Super 8 Russellville, 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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