Arkansas whitewater - Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Polk and Montgomery County
Polk and Montgomery
county,
Acorn to Little Hope Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 35.4 miles
The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Ouachita River in Polk and Montgomery County is 35.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. And of course, there
are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Getting your
paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime months here at Ouachita River, high temperatures usually get into the 90's with nighttime lows in the 60's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 50's; winter nights come with lows
in the 20's to Ouachita River. Ouachita River sees pretty high levels of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
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