Arkansas whitewater, Horsehead Creek - West Fork Johnson county, FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     5 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Russellville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section of Horsehead Creek - West Fork is 5 miles long and is according     to American Whitewater a class III-IV+ section of whitewater. The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Horsehead Creek - West Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are   great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: People from Hartman love to come to Horsehead Creek - West Fork, and hiking along the Spy Rock Redding Loop is tremendous fun. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Boston Mountains. Going for a hike along the Ozark Highlands Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. The high level of rainfall makes Horsehead Creek - West Fork a quite wet place. Horsehead Creek - West Fork, FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Horsehead Creek - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Horsehead Creek - West Fork, Johnson County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 5 miles long (FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek) Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground) Illinois Bayou - East Fork, Pope County, 11 miles away       Class II - 10 miles long (FS Road 1301 to Bayou Bluff) Mulberry River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23) White River, Madison Washington County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 37 miles long (Pettigrew to Elkins) Mulberry River, Franklin County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery) Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County, 14 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105) Kings River, Madison County, 18 miles away       Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74) Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215) Spirits Creek, Newton County, 18 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434)   Marinas Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Spadra Waterfront Marina, Clarksville , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ozark, Ozark , 13 miles away Super 8 Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 15 miles away BEST WESTERN Sherwood Inn, Clarksville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Horsehead Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Johnson County, 1 miles away Wolf Pen, Oark, 5 miles away Chateau Aux Arc RV Park, Altus, 8 miles away   Trails Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin , 10 miles away Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson , 13 miles away Peggy Steep Trail, Johnson , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 52 miles away Ozark National Forest, Arkansas , 24 miles away Withrow Springs State Park, Arkansas , 32 miles away Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork: Clarksville Country Club, Clarksville , 14 miles away Meadowbrook Country Club, Paris , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork Lake Ludwig, Johnson , 14 miles away