Arkansas whitewater - Richland Creek, Boston Mountains, Newton/Searcy County Newton/Searcy county, Moore to Richland Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     6.2 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Moore to Richland Creek Campground section of Richland Creek in Arkansas is 6.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV+ section. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip.     The Boston Mountains scenery is wonderful. The beautiful scenery of Newton/Searcy County and the water flowing gracefully down Richland Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Richland Creek are pretty good. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Moore to Richland Creek Campground stretch is one of them. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Man, is there heaps of cool things to do in the Boston Mountains. For the duration of the long summer days,   highs regularly are in the 80's at Richland Creek. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Richland Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Richland Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Rose Hollow is a great place to go to right next door to Richland Creek, and the Hideout Trail is a great hiking trail nearby. Richland Creek, Moore to Richland Creek Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+ Length: 6.2 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7741 Longitude: -92.9883 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7971 Longitude: -92.92881 Paddler input for Richland Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Richland Creek, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 29 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 29 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 29 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 Richland Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Richland Creek, 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 Richland Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Richland Creek.   Whitewater Near Richland Creek: Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) Richland Creek, Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) Falls Branch, Newton County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 6 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) Illinois Bayou - Middle Fork, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Smyrna to Bayou Bluff)   Hotels Near Richland Creek: Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 29 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 29 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 29 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 29 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Richland Creek: Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 9 miles away Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 17 miles away Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 17 miles away   Trails Near Richland Creek: Hideout Trail, Newton County , 3 miles away Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 6 miles away Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away Boyd Trail, Pope County , 8 miles away Mail Trail, Pope County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Richland Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 28 miles away