Arkansas whitewater - Lake Norrell Spillway, Ouachita Mountains, Saline County

Saline county, Lake Norrell Spillway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     0.2 miles
  The natural beauty of Saline County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Lake Norrell Spillway in Saline County is 0.2 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Little Rock-North Little Rock, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state
    are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling stretch along Lake Norrell Spillway.
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Ouachita Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is a very short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Lake Norrell Spillway sees pretty high levels of precipitation; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month
 
is January. Summertime highs at Lake Norrell Spillway usually tend to be in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Lake Norrell Spillway are in the 20's.

Lake Norrell Spillway, Lake Norrell Spillway road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 0.2 miles
Average Gradient: 300 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.71938
Longitude: -92.6423

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.71649
Longitude: -92.6428

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Current weather conditions at Lake Norrell Spillway, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: ALUM FORK 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn, Benton
9 miles away
Stay at this Benton hotel for spacious accommodations when traveling in Arkansas. Ideally located in the heart of Arkansas, the Best Western Inn provides comfortable accommodations for business and l...

Econo Lodge Benton, Benton
9 miles away
There is a Denny's at the property which is open 24 hours. If you show your room key upon paying Denny's bill, you will receive a 10 percent discount on any meal as many times as you go there. The hot...

Benton-Days Inn, Benton
9 miles away
The Days Inn Benton is a 98 Room Inn, featuring a hot breakfast bar with eggs, sausage, fresh waffles, and biscuits and gravy. Our commercial and long term guests appreciate our free local calls, over...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Little Rock-North Little Rock, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Little Rock-North Little Rock, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Lake Norrell Spillway. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lake Norrell Spillway.
 Whitewater Near Lake Norrell Spillway:
Saline River - North Fork, Saline County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5.7 miles long (Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park)
Saline River - Alum Fork, Saline County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 20.5 miles long (Highway 5 to Benton City Park)
Rock Creek, Pulaski County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 7.2 miles long (Chenal Parkway to Boyle Park)
Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 23 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Rockport Ledge)
Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern)
Gulpha Creek, Garland County , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 2.2 miles long (Ridgeway Road to Highway 270)
Blakely Creek - North Fork, Hot Spring County , 28 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (North Fork Road to Highway 84)
Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 30 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road)
 Hotels Near Lake Norrell Spillway:
Best Western Inn, Benton , 9 miles away
Econo Lodge Benton, Benton , 9 miles away
Benton-Days Inn, Benton , 9 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Benton, Benton , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Bryant , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Norrell Spillway:
Pfeifer Camp, Little Rock, 9 miles away
Benton RV Park, Benton, 9 miles away
I-30 Travel Park, Benton, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Lake Norrell Spillway:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Norrell Spillway

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