Arkansas whitewater - Horsehead Creek - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Johnson County

Johnson county, FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     5 miles
  The FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek stretch of Horsehead Creek - West Fork is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+ section. The beautiful scenery of Johnson County and the water flowing gracefully down Horsehead Creek - West Fork beats anything. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. This is the only paddling section along Horsehead Creek - West Fork. A bit
of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Horsehead Creek - West Fork a pretty wet location; all through May this area sees the most rain, and January is when it's the driest.
Summertime highs at Horsehead Creek - West Fork typically tend to be in the 90's while
 
night lows are typically in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are regularly in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Horsehead Creek - West Fork.

Horsehead Creek - West Fork, FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 160 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.61169
Longitude: -93.6599

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.5633
Longitude: -93.64441

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Current weather conditions at Horsehead Creek - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: OZARK 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville
12 miles away
Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Ozark Mountains along side the Arkansas River, is Clarksville, Arkansas. Conveniently located just off I-40, Days Inn Clarksville offers our guests the quiet ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville
12 miles away
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Ozark Days Inn, Ozark
13 miles away
Days Inn Ozark, AR is located conveniently of I 40 exit 37 Property located 35 miles east of Ft. Smith and 120 miles west of Little Rock Located 7 miles from Wiederkehr Winery and Post Familie Winery....



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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 Horsehead Creek - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Horsehead Creek - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23)
Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery)
Spirits Creek, Newton County , 19 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434)
Gutter Rock Creek, Logan County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (FR 1631C to Robert Hill Road)
Kings River, Madison County , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74)
Big Shoal Creek, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (NFR 1601 to NFR 1614)
Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215)
White River, Madison Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 37 miles long (Pettigrew to Elkins)
 Hotels Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 12 miles away
Ozark Days Inn, Ozark , 13 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 15 miles away
Best Western Sherwood Motor Inn, Clarksville , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
Horsehead Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Johnson County, 1 miles away
Shoal Creek Methodist Camp, Scranton, 15 miles away
Dad's Dream RV Park, Lamar, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin County , 10 miles away
Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson County , 13 miles away
Peggy Steep Trail, Johnson County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 52 miles away
 Lakes Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork

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