Arkansas whitewater - Little Red River - Archey's Fork, Boston Mountains, Pope Van Buren County

Pope Van Buren county, Morris Road Bridge to US 65 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     20 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Pope Van Buren County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp
    stove. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some
kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. The Morris Road Bridge to US 65 section of Little Red River - Archey's Fork is 20 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summertime months, highs generally are in the 90's at Little Red River - Archey's Fork with overnight lows in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's; overnight lows
 
at Little Red River - Archey's Fork throughout the wintertime generally descend into the 20's.
The high level of rain makes Little Red River - Archey's Fork a relatively wet place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily May, that's the one that rains the most while January is usually the driest month.

Little Red River - Archey's Fork, Morris Road Bridge to US 65 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 20 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.68694
Longitude: -92.65445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.60638
Longitude: -92.46112

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Current weather conditions at Little Red River - Archey's Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: GILBERT 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Red River - Archey's Fork.
 Whitewater Near Little Red River - Archey's Fork:
Little Red River - South Fork, Van Buren County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 26.5 miles long (Brushy Fork to Highway 65)
Little Red River - Middle Fork, Searcy Van Buren Stone County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 22 miles long (Lydalusk to Shirley)
Hogan's Creek, Van Buren - Faulkner County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Highway 92 to Cove Creek)
Meadow Creek, Stone County , 16 miles away, Class III+ - 6.3 miles long (CR 1 to CR 3)
Cove Creek, Faulkner County , 20 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.9 miles long (Martinville to Mallet Town)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 22 miles away, Class I(III) - 10 miles long (Cove Creek Run: Highway 65 to Highway 285)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 22 miles away, Class I(III) - 4.5 miles long (Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 11.8 miles long (Gilbert to Maumee)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs Campground)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Tyler Bend to Gilbert)
 Hotels Near Little Red River - Archey's Fork:
Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 7 miles away
The Sycamore, Clinton , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Clinton, Clinton , 9 miles away
Fairfield Bay Resort, Fairfield Bay , 20 miles away
Morrilton Days Inn, Morrilton , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Red River - Archey's Fork:
Whispering Pines Trailer Park, Clinton, 7 miles away
Upper Brock Creeek Campground, Van Buren County, 19 miles away
Golden Pond RV Park, Fairfield Bay, 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Red River - Archey's Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Red River - Archey's Fork

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