Arkansas whitewater - North Sylamore Creek, Boston Mountains, Stone County

Stone county, Barkshed to Allison section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Stone County and the cool fresh water beats anything. If you're coming from Mountain Home it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The Barkshed to Allison section of North Sylamore Creek in Stone County is 12.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The Barkshed to Allison section is the only paddling section along North Sylamore Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. 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. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. If you're a camper you
can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
North Sylamore Creek is a rather wet
 
place generally with lots of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is January. Branscum Spring is an inspiring location to stop by during your stay, and if you desire a little side visit, try Caney Hollow.
These mountains rock, just look at all the entertaining stuff to do in the Boston Mountains. At North Sylamore Creek through the long summer days highs are in the 90's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at North Sylamore Creek temperatures dip to the 20's.

North Sylamore Creek, Barkshed to Allison road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.17055
Longitude: -92.25278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.94194
Longitude: -92.11751

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Local climate location: CALICO ROCK 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Sylamore Creek.
 Whitewater Near North Sylamore Creek:
Meadow Creek, Stone County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 6.3 miles long (CR 1 to CR 3)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 22 miles away, Class I(II) - 24.4 miles long (Rush Landing to Buffalo City)
Little Red River - Middle Fork, Searcy Van Buren Stone County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 22 miles long (Lydalusk to Shirley)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Buffalo Point to Rush Landing)
Possum Walk Creek, Cleburne County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 8.7 miles long (Five Mile Road to Highway 263)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 10.9 miles long (Maumee to Buffalo Point)
Wolf Bayou, Cleburne / Stone County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Galens Road to Highway 14)
 Hotels Near North Sylamore Creek:
Best Western Fiddlers Inn, Mountain View , 12 miles away
Days Inn Mountain View, Mountain View , 12 miles away
Days Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 20 miles away
Ramada Mountain Home Arkansas, Mountain Home , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North Sylamore Creek:
Shady Grove RV Park, Mountain View, 3 miles away
North Sylamore Campground, Stone County, 5 miles away
Anderson's Rocky Top Camp Grnd, Mountain View, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near North Sylamore Creek:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 65 miles away
 Lakes Near North Sylamore Creek

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