Arkansas whitewater - Harris Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Howard County
Howard
county,
Highway 246 to Highway 278/4 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III+ 6 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Harris Creek attract people from near and far. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Harris Creek. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river. This section of Harris Creek in Howard County is
6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+ section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back
for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer months here at Harris Creek, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Harris
Creek temperatures fall to the 20's. Harris Creek typically gets a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is January.
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