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
  This stretch of Little Missouri River in Arkansas is 11.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You might have to settle
    for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge section is one of them. This stretch has enough mileage
for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer brings highs in the 90's to Little Missouri River. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are mostly in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Little
 
Missouri River temperatures descend to the 20's.
Little Missouri River is a wet site that gets a lot of rain; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is January.

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.

Best Western Of Hope, Hope
38 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hope, Ar, Hope
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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:
Best Western Of Hope, Hope , 38 miles away
Hope Super 8 Motel, Hope , 38 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hope, Ar, Hope , 38 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Hope , 38 miles away
Hope Days Inn, Hope , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Missouri River:
Camp Albert Pike Store and Cabin, Caddo Gap, 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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