Arkansas whitewater - Mulberry River, Boston Mountains, Franklin Johnson County

Franklin Johnson county, Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     12 miles
 
This river is great for a workout and moves very quickly when the river is right.  This is not a lazy drinking river.  Great adrenaline rush and the wild life is great too.  Lots of red eared sliders and various water snakes.  Deer are abundant here too.  If you want a challenge but don't want to be under water all day, this is the one.  However, watch the river gauge.  It fluctuates. Says Phil Houston

This river is great for a workout and moves very quickly when the river is right.  This is not a lazy drinking river.  Greatr adrenaline rush and
    the wild life is great too.  Lots of red eared sliders and various water snakes.  Deer are abundant here too.  If you want a challenge but don't want to be under water all day, this is the one.  However, watch the river gauge.  It fluctuates. Says Phil Houston

This river
has some very fun rapids on it, if you launch at Redding Camp be ready to get right into it for your first drop. As you launch the water seems flat in the pool with a rope swing to your right of the launch and rock ledges across the shore where people go to swim. Just down from this is a great play rapid with a forgiving pool below to catch swamped canoes. My Brother, his wife and 6 month old baby did this river with me this spring. Although I dont suggest taking a baby on the river, he's a adrenaline junky from birth and he loved it the whole time. I  
will always love floating the Mulberry and optimal water level is 2.8 feet at the USGS gauge near Mulberry, AR( http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=07252000) but can be floated when the gauge reads no lower than 2.0 for an enjoyable float. Says Josh Winters

Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground stretch of Mulberry River is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. The campgrounds here at Mulberry River are pretty good. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground section is just one of them. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Spy Rock Redding Loop. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Mulberry River. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; night lows at Mulberry River throughout the wintertime mostly plunge into the 20's. Mulberry River is a wet site that gets lots of precipitation; through May this area sees the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.

Mulberry River, Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.67407
Longitude: -93.63341

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.68134
Longitude: -93.78792

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Current weather conditions at Mulberry River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: OZARK 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Ozark, Ozark
12 miles away
Days Inn Ozark, AR is located conveniently of I 40 exit 37 Property located 35 miles east of Ft. Smith and 120 miles west of Little Rock Located 7 miles from Wiederkehr Winery and Post Familie Winery....

SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville
17 miles away
The Super 8 Motel of Clarksville offers affordable lodging for long distance travelers from I-40, vacationers enjoying the scenic wonders of the majestic Ozark Mountains, visitors to the Ozark Folk Ce...

Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville
18 miles away
The Hampton Inn Clarksville hotel in Arkansas is located on the north side of the I-40 ramp at Exit 55 on the west end of the city. While in Clarksville Arkansas enjoy our area attractions that includ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mulberry River.
 Whitewater Near Mulberry River:
Horsehead Creek - West Fork, Johnson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5 miles long (FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery)
Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105)
Spirits Creek, Newton County , 15 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434)
White River, Madison Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 37 miles long (Pettigrew to Elkins)
Kings River, Madison County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74)
Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215)
Hurricane Creek, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215)
Little Mill Creek - East Fork, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek)
 Hotels Near Mulberry River:
Days Inn Ozark, Ozark , 12 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 17 miles away
Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 18 miles away
Days Inn Clarksville, Clarksville , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mulberry River:
Horsehead Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Johnson County, 8 miles away
Turner Bend, Ozark, 9 miles away
Chateau Aux Arc RV Park, Altus, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Mulberry River:
Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin County , 3 miles away
Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson County , 14 miles away
Shores Lake Water Rock Spur, Franklin County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Mulberry River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 52 miles away

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