Arkansas whitewater - Ouachita River, Ouachita Mountains, Hot Spring County
Hot Spring
county,
Rockport Ledge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 0.1 miles
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The nature scenery of Arkansas and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hot Springs, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature
will have you coming back for more. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater paddling here in the Ouachita Mountains is a great experience. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because
these hotels fill up quick. The Rockport Ledge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Ouachita River in Arkansas is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Steep Hollow since you're here at Ouachita River. High temperatures at Ouachita River during the summer
months are in the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 70's. Through the winter highs are in the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Ouachita River temperatures descend to the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Ouachita River a wet spot; March is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.
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