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Arkansas whitewater - Illinois Bayou, Boston Mountains, Pope County
Pope
county,
Bayou Bluff to Hector section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 8 miles
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The scenic beauty of Pope County and the water flowing gracefully down Illinois Bayou are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Illinois Bayou are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The |
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river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Bayou Bluff to Hector stretch of Illinois Bayou in Pope County is 8 miles long and has been determined by American
| Whitewater to be a class II section. If you're coming from Russellville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Illinois Bayou during the months of summer are in | |
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the 90's. Summer night lows dip down to the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Illinois Bayou are in the 20's. A large amount of rain falls at Illinois Bayou; most of the rain falls through May, and January on the other hand is the driest.
A great location near Illinois Bayou is Mathis Hollow.
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Illinois Bayou, Bayou Bluff to Hector road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
8
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.52694
Longitude: -92.94167
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.49944
Longitude: -92.97306
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Paddler input for Illinois Bayou, Arkansas:
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Current weather conditions at Illinois Bayou, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
Local climate location: HECTOR 14 miles away
       
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
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16 miles away
Russellville's newest hotel is conveniently located near many local restaurants and businesses. Enjoy our free fitness room, business center, high-speed Internet access, delicious deluxe continental b...
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Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
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16 miles away
Easy access to I-40, parking for all sized vehicles. Wal-Mart Mall across the street. Whirlpool rooms, non-smoking rooms, refrigerators, and data ports availalable. SR 7 to Branson and Ozark National...
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Best Western Inn, Russellville
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17 miles away
For a great place to stay for business or for a weekend getaway, make reservations at this Russellville, Arkansas hotel! Comfortably nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the Best Western ...
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Boston Mountains Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains.
Boston Mountains Outdoors Info
Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains.
All Arkansas Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas.
Books about whitewater paddling on Illinois Bayou, Arkansas
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Illinois Bayou, Arkansas.
Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas
Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
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 Illinois Bayou. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Illinois Bayou:
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Illinois Bayou, Pope
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Hector to Scottsville) |
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Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff) |
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Illinois Bayou - North Fork, Pope
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (CR1000 to FS181) |
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Left Hand Prong, Pope
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) |
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Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) |
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Big Piney Creek, Pope
County
, 15 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground) |
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Big Piney Creek, Pope
County
, 15 miles away, Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164) |
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Galla Creek, Pope
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.15 miles long (Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake) |
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Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Bobtail Creek, Searcy
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Illinois Bayou:
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
, 16 miles away |
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Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Inn, Russellville
, 17 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Russellville, Russellville
, 17 miles away |
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Russellville Super 8 Motel, Russellville
, 17 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Illinois Bayou:
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Cowan Hollow Trail, Pope County
, 7 miles away |
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Mail Trail, Pope County
, 10 miles away |
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Boyd Trail, Pope County
, 11 miles away |
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Sulphur Trail, Pope County
, 11 miles away |
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Still Hollow Trail, Pope County
, 12 miles away |
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