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
  The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This stretch of Mulberry River in Arkansas is 10 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. The natural beauty of Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery section is one of many paddling sections
    in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping
bag. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Mulberry River typically tend to be in the 90's, and the nighttime is a bit cooler of course, ordinarily in the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Mulberry River night low temperatures
 
throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Mulberry River a wet spot; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
Burrell Spring is an inspiring location to take a look at while here; Mulberry River is right next door to Big Foot Hollow which is beyond doubt worth stopping at. Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is plentiful here in the Boston Mountains. You simply must stop at Bee Rock if you're here at Mulberry River.

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.

Ozark Days Inn, 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....

Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville
26 miles away
Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Ozark Mountains along side the Arkansas River, is Clarksville, Arkansas. Conveniently located just off I-40, Days Inn Clarksville offers our guests the quiet ...

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:
Ozark Days Inn, Ozark , 8 miles away
Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Alma , 26 miles away
Alma-Days Inn, Alma , 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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