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Arkansas whitewater - Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Boston Mountains, Pope County
Pope
county,
Smyrna to Bayou Bluff section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 12 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork in Arkansas is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get |
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great scenery along the way too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but
| if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Smyrna to Bayou Bluff section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area:
If you desire a little side trip, try Sugartree Hollow. Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork mostly gets a good deal of rainfall; during the month of May you get the most rain around here; January is when it's the driest.
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Summer at Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork comes with high temperatures in the 90's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are usually in the 40's; night lows in the 20's for Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork.
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Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Smyrna to Bayou Bluff road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
12
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.65333
Longitude: -92.91917
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.52583
Longitude: -92.94389
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Paddler input for Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Arkansas:
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Current weather conditions at Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
Local climate location: HECTOR 19 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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21 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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21 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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21 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Harrison, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork:
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Illinois Bayou, Pope
County
, 5 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Bayou Bluff to Hector) |
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Illinois Bayou - North Fork, Pope
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (CR1000 to FS181) |
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Illinois Bayou, Pope
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Hector to Scottsville) |
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Left Hand Prong, Pope
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) |
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Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) |
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Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Bobtail Creek, Searcy
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) |
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Long Devil's Fork, Newton
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Big Devil's Fork, Newton
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) |
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Richland Creek, Searcy
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) |
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| | Hotels Near Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork:
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville
, 21 miles away |
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Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Inn, Russellville
, 21 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville
, 21 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville
, 21 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork:
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Cowan Hollow Trail, Pope County
, 7 miles away |
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Boyd Trail, Pope County
, 8 miles away |
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Mail Trail, Pope County
, 9 miles away |
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Sulphur Trail, Pope County
, 9 miles away |
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Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County
, 9 miles away |
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