Arkansas whitewater - Mulberry River, Boston Mountains, Franklin County

Franklin county, Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The natural beauty of Franklin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Highway 23 to Campbell's
    Cemetery stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The Boston Mountains scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you
want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Mulberry River. This stretch of Mulberry River in Franklin County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Mulberry River reach the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Mulberry
 
River. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is abundant here in the Boston Mountains. Mulberry River is right next door to Big Foot Hollow which is definitely worth stopping at.
Bee Rock is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Mulberry River; a short tour to Burrell Spring is always worthwhile. A lot of precipitation falls at Mulberry River; the month with most of the rain is May, and January is the month with the least moisture.

Mulberry River, Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.66981
Longitude: -93.82966

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.62334
Longitude: -93.91124

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Current weather conditions at Mulberry River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: MOUNTAINBURG 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Ozark, Ozark
8 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....

Days Inn Alma, Alma
26 miles away
Days Inn Alma is located on I-40 at exit # 13 Located conveniently between Ft Smith, AR & Little Rock, AR at the foothills of the Ozarks on Highway 71 Located 1 mile from the Alma Arts Performing Cent...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Alma
26 miles away
Brand new hotel with all the amenities travelers require, with spacious rooms, located in the town of Alma which is set in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountians, along the Arkansas River with...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri, the metro area neareast to Mulberry River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mulberry River.
 Whitewater Near Mulberry River:
Spirits Creek, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23)
Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215)
Hurricane Creek, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215)
Little Mill Creek - East Fork, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek)
Little Mill Creek - Middle Fork, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.25 miles long (Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek)
Little Mill Creek, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.75 miles long (Three Forks to Mill Creek takeout)
Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground)
Mormon Creek, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Headwaters to Mill Creek)
Mill Creek, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 5.2 miles long (Devil's Canyon to Highway 215)
 Hotels Near Mulberry River:
Days Inn Ozark, Ozark , 8 miles away
Days Inn Alma, Alma , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Alma , 26 miles away
Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mulberry River:
Turner Bend, Ozark, 3 miles away
Shores Lake Campground, Franklin County, 6 miles away
Chateau Aux Arc RV Park, Altus, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Mulberry River:
Shores Lake Water Rock Spur, Franklin County , 7 miles away
Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Mulberry River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 62 miles away

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