Arkansas whitewater - Mill Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Scott County

Scott county, Highway 270 to Fourche LaFAvenue River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3 miles
  This stretch of Mill Creek is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Mill Creek make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only
    paddling stretch along Mill Creek. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number
of paddling spots. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm months, highs typically are in the 90's at Mill Creek. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Mill Creek.
The high level of rain makes Mill Creek a rather wet place; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January.
 

Mill Creek, Highway 270 to Fourche LaFAvenue River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.733
Longitude: -94.0495

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7499
Longitude: -94.08071

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Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WALDRON 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma, the metro area neareast to Mill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mill Creek:
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
Sugar Creek, Scott/ Logan County , 21 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Brushy Creek, Polk County , 23 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Polk County 408 to Cossatot at Highway 246)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Cossatot River, Polk County , 23 miles away, Class II+ - 3.4 miles long (County Road 31 to Highway 246)
Harris Creek, Howard County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4)
Jack Creek, Logan County , 23 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (Jack Creek Road to Jack Creek Rec Area)
Saline River, Howard County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
 Hotels Near Mill Creek:
Green Country Inn Heavener, Heavener , 38 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Fort Smith, Fort Smith , 39 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Fort Smith, Ar, Fort Smith , 40 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Fort Smith, Fort Smith , 40 miles away
Aspen Hotel & Suites, Fort Smith , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek:
Ouachita Baptist Assembly, Mena, 13 miles away
Mena Koa Kampground, Mena, 15 miles away
Rich Mountain Country Store, Mena, 19 miles away

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