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 Paddler input for Ouachita River, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas 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 All guest rooms at Hot Springs Super 8 Motel have Free High Speed Wireless Internet. We also provide Free Super Start Breakfast every morning. Electrical outlets for all fishing sportsmen to charge ... Clarion Resort On The Lake, Hot Springs 47 miles away Resort for all seasons in Hot Springs National Park. Surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains and beautiful Lake Hamilton. Pet accommodation: 35.00 first night,10.00 each additional night. Pet limit: up t... Baymont Inn & Suites Hot Springs, Hot Springs 47 miles away Located on the shores of Beautiful Lake Hamilton, Baymont Inn & Suites-Hot Springs is only minutes from shopping at Hot Springs Mall. Tons of great restaurants, and Historical Bath House Row. For ...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Ouachita River, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ouachita River, Arkansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Russellville, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Russellville, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Ouachita River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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