Arkansas whitewater - Illinois River, Ozarks, Washington and Benton County

Washington and Benton county, Robinson Road to Highway 16 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.7 miles
  This section of Illinois River in Washington and Benton County is 13.7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time,
    so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Robinson Road to Highway 16 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might
end up sleeping in your car. The scenic beauty of Washington and Benton County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The beautiful Ozarks scenery is an added bonus. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Having a great time in the Ozarks is uncomplicated.
 
A journey to Chambers Spring will fill your spirit with good feelings. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Illinois River get into the 90's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Illinois River.
Illinois River gets much water; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily September, that's the one that rains the most while January is generally the driest month. A great spot to check out close to Illinois River is Chambers Hollow, and the Weddington Hiking Trail offers hiking at its best.

Illinois River, Robinson Road to Highway 16 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.7 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.1351
Longitude: -94.3584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.1449
Longitude: -94.4946

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Current weather conditions at Illinois River, Ozarks, Arkansas
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Local climate location: KANSAS 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hampton Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs
6 miles away
Welcome to the Hampton Inn Siloam Springs Arkansas hotel. We are just minutes from Bentonville Fayetteville and Springdale. The Hampton Inn Siloam Springs Arkansas hotel has a beautiful decor with a...

Quality Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs
9 miles away
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Americas Best Value Inn, Siloam Springs
9 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri, the metro area neareast to Illinois River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Illinois River.
 Whitewater Near Illinois River:
Illinois River, Benton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5.1 miles long (Highway 16 to Arkansas 59)
Illinois River, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 14.5 miles long (Prairie Grove to Robinson Road)
Flint Creek, Delaware County , 21 miles away, Class II(IV) - 1 miles long (US 412 to Fidler's Bend)
White River - West Fork, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Woolsey to Greenland)
Fall Creek, Washington / Crawford County , 22 miles away, Class III - 12 miles long (Strickler to Lee Creek)
Lee Creek, Crawford Washington County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 8.4 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220)
Blackburn Creek, Crawford County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220)
Hart Creek, Crawford County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (to Highway 220)
Lee Creek, Crawford County , 26 miles away, Class II+ - 3 miles long (Highway 220 to NFS Access)
Ben Doodle Branch, Crawford County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Camping area to Highway 220)
 Hotels Near Illinois River:
Hampton Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 6 miles away
Quality Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away
Super 8 Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Illinois River:
Lake Weddington Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away
Greentree RV, Siloam Springs, 9 miles away
Baron Fork Creek Campground, Westville, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Illinois River:
Weddington Hiking Trail, Benton County , 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Illinois River:
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 39 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Illinois River:
Siloam Springs Country Club, Siloam Springs , 7 miles away

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