Arkansas whitewater - Richland Creek, Boston Mountains, Searcy County Searcy county, Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     8.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Richland Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Harrison it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Richland Creek Campground     to NFR 1201 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201 stretch of Richland Creek is 8.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Richland Creek   through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Richland Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Armstrong Hollow is a great site to check out nearby. Richland Creek generally gets a great deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is May while January is regularly the driest month. Richland Creek, Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 8.5 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8025 Longitude: -92.9275 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.88941 Longitude: -92.89631 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 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison 27 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. Enj... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison 27 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... Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison 28 miles away Crossroads to the Ozarks. Branson 30 minutes. Eureka Springs 45 minutes. Buffalo National River 25 minutes. Pet charge of 25.00 per pet for three days and after three days, it will be 25.00 again for ...   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: Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 2 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) Falls Branch, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) Buffalo River, Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Woolum to Tyler Bend) Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road)   Hotels Near Richland Creek: Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 27 miles away Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison , 28 miles away Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 34 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Russellville , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Richland Creek: Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 13 miles away Buffalo Camping and Canoeing, Gilbert, 16 miles away Hog Heaven RV Park and Cafe, Jasper, 18 miles away   Trails Near Richland Creek: Hideout Trail, Newton County , 7 miles away Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 10 miles away Sulphur Trail, Pope County , 13 miles away Boyd Trail, Pope County , 13 miles away Mail Trail, Pope County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Richland Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Richland Creek