Arkansas whitewater - Little Red River - South Fork, Boston Mountains, Van Buren County

Van Buren county, Brushy Fork to Highway 65 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     26.5 miles
  This section of Little Red River - South Fork is 26.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II(III) section. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The Brushy Fork to Highway 65 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. There aren’t any hotels right nearby
    but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds
nearby. The beautiful Boston Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The nature scenery of Van Buren County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warm months at Little Red River - South Fork highs are regularly in the 90's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are typically in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Little
 
Red River - South Fork are in the 20's.
Little Red River - South Fork is a wet place that gets much precipitation; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Little Red River - South Fork, Brushy Fork to Highway 65 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 26.5 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.5437
Longitude: -92.72181

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.58739
Longitude: -92.45201

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Current weather conditions at Little Red River - South Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: GILBERT 10 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 - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Little Red River - South Fork:
Little Red River - Archey's Fork, Pope Van Buren County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Morris Road Bridge to US 65)
Hogan's Creek, Van Buren - Faulkner County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Highway 92 to Cove Creek)
Little Red River - Middle Fork, Searcy Van Buren Stone County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 22 miles long (Lydalusk to Shirley)
Cove Creek, Faulkner County , 16 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.9 miles long (Martinville to Mallet Town)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 19 miles away, Class I(III) - 10 miles long (Cove Creek Run: Highway 65 to Highway 285)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 19 miles away, Class I(III) - 4.5 miles long (Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65)
Meadow Creek, Stone County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 6.3 miles long (CR 1 to CR 3)
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County , 21 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs Campground)
Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff)
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek)
 Hotels Near Little Red River - South Fork:
Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Clinton, Clinton , 9 miles away
The Sycamore, Clinton , 9 miles away
Morrilton Days Inn, Morrilton , 21 miles away
Fairfield Bay Resort, Fairfield Bay , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Red River - South Fork:
Whispering Pines Trailer Park, Clinton, 10 miles away
Upper Brock Creeek Campground, Van Buren County, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Red River - South Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 52 miles away
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 67 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Red River - South Fork

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