Arkansas whitewater - Sandy Springs Hollow, Boston Mountains, Newton County Newton county, Deer to Murray section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     2 miles   The natural beauty of Newton County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Sandy Springs Hollow is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a     large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Deer to Murray stretch is the only paddling stretch along Sandy Springs Hollow. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: At Sandy Springs Hollow during the months of summer highs are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in   the 20's overnight here at Sandy Springs Hollow. You definitely should go for the Boston Mountains. Since you're here at Sandy Springs Hollow why not go to Sandy Springs Hollow. The high level of rain makes Sandy Springs Hollow a relatively wet site; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. On a perfect day at Sandy Springs Hollow you can take a hike along the Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, and you should beyond doubt pop by Natural Bridge during your stay. Sandy Springs Hollow, Deer to Murray road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+ Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 180 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8384 Longitude: -93.2325 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.84759 Longitude: -93.25541 Paddler input for Sandy Springs Hollow, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy Springs Hollow, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 25 miles away * The Super 8 Motel of Harrison, AR is located in the beautiful Ozarks. We are conveniently located near fishing and swimming areas. * Start your day with our Super Start continental breakfast.... Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison 25 miles away Days Inn Harrison, AR is located 34 miles South of Branson, MO 14 miles North of Buffalo National River All rooms offer Free Hi-Speed Internet Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Coffee Makers... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison 25 miles away Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel.The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison is a tastefully decorated four story hotel. We are convenient to local businesses and within walking distance to severa...   Boston Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains. Boston Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Sandy Springs Hollow, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sandy Springs Hollow, 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 Harrison, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Sandy Springs Hollow. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Springs Hollow.   Whitewater Near Sandy Springs Hollow: Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray) Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon) Long Branch, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo) Stepp Creek, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB) Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney) Big Piney Creek, Newton Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Walnut to Ft. Douglas) Boulder Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek) Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Johnson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Boss Hollow, Newton County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek) Haw Creek, Johnson County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23)   Hotels Near Sandy Springs Hollow: Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 25 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 25 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 25 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy Springs Hollow: Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 8 miles away Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 10 miles away Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 12 miles away   Trails Near Sandy Springs Hollow: Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 2 miles away Turkey Trail, Newton County , 9 miles away Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 11 miles away Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 11 miles away Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Sandy Springs Hollow: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 24 miles away