Arkansas whitewater - Little Missouri River, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery/ Pike County

Montgomery/ Pike county, Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     8.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Montgomery/ Pike County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge section of Little Missouri River in Montgomery/ Pike County is 8.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+(IV) section. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around
    here you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the
Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Little Missouri River usually tend to be in the 90's. Through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 50's with
 
winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Little Missouri River.
Little Missouri River is a wet site that gets a lot of rainfall; May is the month that gets the most rain while January is usually the driest month.

Little Missouri River, Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 8.5 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.37409
Longitude: -93.8752

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3119
Longitude: -93.8965

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Current weather conditions at Little Missouri River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WALDRON 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Western Plaza Inn, De Queen
35 miles away
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Best Western Of Hope, Hope
42 miles away
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Super 8 Hope, Hope
42 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Missouri River.
 Whitewater Near Little Missouri River:
Blocker Creek, Pike County , 3 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 4 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 4 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Saline River, Howard County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Little Missouri River, Pike County , 18 miles away, Class II - 5.2 miles long (Narrows Dam to CR 222)
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
 Hotels Near Little Missouri River:
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 35 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 42 miles away
Super 8 Hope, Hope , 42 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HOPE, Hope , 42 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Hope , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Missouri River:
Daisy State Park, Kirby, 12 miles away
Wolf Pen Gap Atv Campground, Mena, 15 miles away
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Little Missouri River:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 9 miles away
Gypsum Trail, Pike County , 17 miles away
Kizzia Trail, Pike County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Missouri River:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 60 miles away

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