Arkansas whitewater - Long Devil's Fork, Boston Mountains, Newton County

Newton county, Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     5 miles
  The Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground section of Long Devil's Fork in Newton County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Harrison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is
    one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Boston Mountains scenery is wonderful. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the
river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Long Devil's Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; through the month of May you get the most rain around here; January is the month with the least moisture. This site, the Boston
 
Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining things. Long Devil's Fork is right by the Pedestal Rocks Trail.
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Hideout Trail, and while you're here, you might as well stop at Sugar Gap. For the period of the warm months highs here at Long Devil's Fork get into the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Long Devil's Fork are in the 20's.

Long Devil's Fork, Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 155 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.80559
Longitude: -93.00061

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.79756
Longitude: -92.93261

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Current weather conditions at Long Devil's Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison
27 miles away
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Days Inn Harrison, Harrison
27 miles away
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Hampton Inn Harrison, Harrison
28 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Long Devil's Fork.
 Whitewater Near Long Devil's Fork:
Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground)
Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground)
Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground)
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek)
Richland Creek, Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201)
Falls Branch, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass)
Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 6 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek)
Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road)
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum)
Boss Hollow, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)
 Hotels Near Long Devil's Fork:
Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 27 miles away
Days Inn Harrison, Harrison , 27 miles away
Hampton Inn Harrison, Harrison , 28 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 28 miles away
Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Long Devil's Fork:
Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 9 miles away
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 16 miles away
Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Long Devil's Fork:
Hideout Trail, Newton County , 3 miles away
Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 6 miles away
Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away
Boyd Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away
Mail Trail, Pope County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Long Devil's Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 26 miles away

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