Arkansas whitewater - Mill Creek, Boston Mountains, Franklin County Franklin county, Devil's Canyon to Highway 215 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     5.2 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Devil's Canyon to Highway 215 section of Mill Creek is 5.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The Devil's Canyon to Highway 215 section is the only paddling section along Mill Creek. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. The nature scenery of Franklin County and the water flowing     gracefully down Mill Creek will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Fern Spring is always fun to check out, and a great place to take a look at is Devils Canyon. At Mill Creek all through the summer highs are in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge   down into the 60's. Highs all through the winter are typically in the 40's with temperatures at Mill Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. So many enjoyable things to do in the Boston Mountains, not enough time. Mill Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. Mill Creek, Devil's Canyon to Highway 215 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 5.2 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6343 Longitude: -94.0497 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.57279 Longitude: -94.0309 Paddler input for Mill Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: MOUNTAINBURG 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.   Whitewater Near Mill Creek: Mormon Creek, Franklin County , 0 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Headwaters to Mill Creek) Little Mill Creek - Middle Fork, Franklin County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.25 miles long (Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek) Little Mill Creek, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.75 miles long (Three Forks to Mill Creek takeout) Little Mill Creek - East Fork, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek) Hurricane Creek, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215) Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215) Spirits Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434) Clear Creek, Crawford County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Chester to Mountainburg) Frog Bayou, Crawford County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Mountainburg to Lancaster Bridge) Mulberry River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery)   Hotels Near Mill Creek: Comfort Inn & Suites, Alma , 14 miles away Alma-Days Inn, Alma , 14 miles away Ozark Days Inn, Ozark , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Van Buren, Van Buren , 21 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Van Buren, Van Buren , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek: Shores Lake Campground, Franklin County, 6 miles away Alma Koa Kampground, Alma, 13 miles away KOA Campgrounds, Alma, 13 miles away   Trails Near Mill Creek: Shores Lake Water Rock Spur, Franklin County , 6 miles away Butterfield Hiking Trail, Crawford County , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Mill Creek