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

Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike county, Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     11.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Little Missouri River in Arkansas is 11.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Getting
    your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you hurry you can run this section in a day
but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Ouachita Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Missouri River typically gets a good deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is January.
 
Through the warm months highs here at Little Missouri River reach the 90's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Little Missouri River temperatures plunge to the 20's.

Little Missouri River, Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 11.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.31119
Longitude: -93.89981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.2387
Longitude: -93.83461

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Current weather conditions at Little Missouri River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: DIERKS 15 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
38 miles away
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Super 8 Hope, Hope
38 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)
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Saline River, Howard County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Little Missouri River, Pike County , 14 miles away, Class II - 5.2 miles long (Narrows Dam to CR 222)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Moore Creek, Howard County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Saline River, Sevier / Howard County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Dierks Lake to Highway 70)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
 Hotels Near Little Missouri River:
Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 35 miles away
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 38 miles away
Super 8 Hope, Hope , 38 miles away
Holiday Inn Express HOPE, Hope , 38 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Hope , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Missouri River:
Daisy State Park, Kirby, 9 miles away
Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro, 17 miles away
Wolf Pen Gap Atv Campground, Mena, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Little Missouri River:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 10 miles away
Gypsum Trail, Pike County , 13 miles away
Kizzia Trail, Pike County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Missouri River:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 59 miles away

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