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 wonderful Arkansas scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section of Mulberry River is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want
    to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great
reasons to come. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery section is just one of many. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Mulberry River generally tend to be in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Mulberry River
 
are in the 20's. Man, is there heaps of fun things to do in the Boston Mountains. A good location in the vicinity of Mulberry River is Big Foot Hollow.
Bee Rock is a glorious site to visit while in the area; a short tour to Burrell Spring is always worthwhile. Mulberry River gets much water; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.

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....

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...

Alma-Days Inn, 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 ...



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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
Comfort Inn & Suites, Alma , 26 miles away
Alma-Days Inn, Alma , 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 27 miles away
Clarksville-Days Inn, Clarksville , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mulberry River:
Shores Lake Campground, Franklin County, 6 miles away
Horsehead Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Johnson County, 17 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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