Arkansas whitewater - Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County
Montgomery
county,
USFS Dragover section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 2.9 miles
The USFS Dragover stretch of Ouachita River in Arkansas is 2.9 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Ouachita Mountains scenery is wonderful. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget
that many runs in this state are very easy. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. The USFS Dragover stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas
and the water flowing gracefully down Ouachita River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warm days of summer at Ouachita River temperatures are commonly in the 90's, and the night is quite colder of course, generally in the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's
for Ouachita River. Ouachita River frequently gets lots of rainfall; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
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