Arkansas whitewater - Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County

Montgomery county, Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     29.4 miles
  The wonderful Montgomery County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near Ouachita River. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this
    river. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch of Ouachita River is 29.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or
kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm days of summer here at Ouachita River, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 50's; winter nights come with lows
 
in the 20's to Ouachita River. Ouachita River mostly gets a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is commonly May, that's the one that rains the most while January is regularly the driest month.

Ouachita River, Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 29.4 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.58169
Longitude: -93.8837

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.6375
Longitude: -93.6298

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Current weather conditions at Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WALDRON 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Hot Springs, Hot Springs
47 miles away
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Clarion Resort On The Lake, Hot Springs
47 miles away
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Baymont Inn & Suites Hot Springs, Hot Springs
47 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ouachita River.
 Whitewater Near Ouachita River:
Fiddlers Creek, Montgomery County , 5 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (NFR 274 Access to Ouachita River Close to Sims)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 9 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (USFS Dragover)
Crooked Creek, Montgomery County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (NFR 43 to Little Missouri)
Little Missouri River, Montgomery/ Pike County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge)
Blocker Creek, Pike County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84)
Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River)
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
Caddo River, Montgomery County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 29 miles long (Norman to Amity)
Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 21 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)
Mill Creek, Scott County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 270 to Fourche LaFAvenue River)
 Hotels Near Ouachita River:
Super 8 Motel - Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 47 miles away
Clarion Resort On The Lake, Hot Springs , 47 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 47 miles away
Staybridge Suites HOT SPRINGS, Hot Springs , 48 miles away
Shamrock Motel, Hot Springs , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ouachita River:
M and M Canoe Rentals, Pencil Bluff, 2 miles away
Ouachita River Haven Resort, Pencil Bluff, 2 miles away
Rocky Shoals Campground, Montgomery County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Ouachita River:
Gap Mountain Trail, Montgomery County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Ouachita River:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Ouachita River

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