Arkansas whitewater - Kings River, Ozarks, Madison Carroll County

Madison Carroll county, Highway 74 to Missouri 86 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     67 miles
  This stretch of Kings River is 67 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through
    the Ozarks and you get great scenery. The scenic beauty of Madison Carroll County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that
quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.

Briefly about the general area:
Kings River is in close proximity to Waterfall Hollow which is unquestionably worth checking out. High temperatures at Kings River through the summer are in the 80's, and
 
the night is a little cooler of course, frequently in the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Kings River tend to be in the 10's.
Kings River sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls throughout June, and the driest month is January.

Kings River, Highway 74 to Missouri 86 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 67 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.02222
Longitude: -93.54417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.50027
Longitude: -93.5775

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Current weather conditions at Kings River, Ozarks, Arkansas
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Local climate location: SELIGMAN 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Express Inn, Eureka Springs
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kings River.
 Whitewater Near Kings River:
Kings River, Madison County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74)
War Eagle Creek, Madison Washington Benton County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 38 miles long (Highway 23 to War Eagle Mill)
Osage Creek, Newton/Boone/Carroll County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Compton to Carroll County Road 11)
Clark Creek, Newton County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 20 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca)
Beech Creek, Newton County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 7.5 miles long (Cave MtNorth Road to Highway 21)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 21 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Boen Gulf Branch, Newton County , 22 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 10.4 miles long (Headwaters to Buffalo River)
Broadwater Hollow, Newton County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 0.25 miles long (Park Boundary to Cecil Creek)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 22 miles away, Class II-III+ - 13.6 miles long (NFR 1463 to Highway 21)
 Hotels Near Kings River:
Howard Johnson Express Inn, Eureka Springs , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Eureka Springs, Ar, Eureka Springs , 14 miles away
Eureka Springs Travelodge, Eureka Springs , 14 miles away
Rodeway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort, Eureka Springs , 14 miles away
Budget Host Inn Eureka Springs, Eureka Springs , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kings River:
Berryville Mobile Home Park, Berryville, 5 miles away
Kings River Retreat, Eureka Springs, 9 miles away
Kettle Campground and Cabins, Eureka Springs, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Kings River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 31 miles away
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 65 miles away
 Lakes Near Kings River

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