Arkansas whitewater - Kings River, Boston Mountains, Madison County

Madison county, Dripping Springs to Highway 74 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     11 miles
  The nature scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The wild scenery of the Boston Mountains is great. 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. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping
    bag. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Dripping Springs to Highway 74 section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Dripping
Springs to Highway 74 section of Kings River is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the days of summer at Kings River temperatures are generally in the 90's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. Through the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Kings River during the winter regularly fall into the 20's.
 
Kings River is a quite wet place mostly with a great deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily May, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is January.
You might want to pay a visit to Flat Rock Hollow if you're here at Kings River.

Kings River, Dripping Springs to Highway 74 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.893
Longitude: -93.5814

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.02222
Longitude: -93.54417

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Current weather conditions at Kings River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: EUREKA SPRINGS 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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25 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Kings River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kings River.
 Whitewater Near Kings River:
Beech Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 7.5 miles long (Cave MtNorth Road to Highway 21)
Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 13.6 miles long (NFR 1463 to Highway 21)
Adkins / Hailstone Creek, Newton County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Dixon Ridge Road to Highway 21 bridge)
Boen Gulf Branch, Newton County , 12 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 10.4 miles long (Headwaters to Buffalo River)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca)
Clark Creek, Newton County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley)
Kings River, Madison Carroll County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 67 miles long (Highway 74 to Missouri 86)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 18 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Stepp Creek, Newton County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB)
 Hotels Near Kings River:
SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 25 miles away
Colonial Inn, Eureka Springs , 27 miles away
Eureka Springs Travelodge, Eureka Springs , 27 miles away
Rodeway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort, Eureka Springs , 27 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Eureka Springs , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kings River:
Silverleaf RV Park and Mini Golf, Huntsville, 16 miles away
Withrow Springs State Park, Huntsville, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Kings River:
Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson County , 14 miles away
Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 17 miles away
Turkey Trail, Newton County , 18 miles away
Peggy Steep Trail, Johnson County , 20 miles away
Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Kings River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 35 miles away

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