Arkansas whitewater - Saline River, Ouachita Mountains, Sevier / Howard County Sevier / Howard county, Dierks Lake to Highway 70 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.6 miles   The scenic beauty of Sevier / Howard County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section of Saline River in Sevier / Howard County is 5.6 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system,     there are a few others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the months of summer highs here at Saline River reach the 90's; the overnight is a little cooler of course, generally in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are generally in the 50's; night lows at Saline River during the winter generally sink into the   20's. A lot of rainfall falls at Saline River; the month with most of the rain is May while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Saline River, Dierks Lake to Highway 70 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.1426 Longitude: -94.09761 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.09609 Longitude: -94.08452 Paddler input for Saline River, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saline River, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: DIERKS 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Western Plaza Inn, De Queen 17 miles away Western Plaza Inn is a locally owned and operated hotel in De Queen, Arkansas, that offers comfortable travel accommodations for your family vacation. We provide excellent customer service at lower ra... Ramada Texarkana, Texarkana 37 miles away Welcome to the new Ramada - Texarkana! This hotel is 100% non-smoking and is located on Stateline Drive off I-30 on the Texas side of the state line and Arkansas is just across the street. The hotel... Baymont Inn and Suites Texarkana, Texarkana 37 miles away The six-story hotel offers convenient access to local companies and downtown Texarkana which is 3.5 miles south. Complimentary airport transportation is provided 24-hours a day, and on-site parking is...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Saline River, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Saline River, 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 Texarkana, Texas-Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Texarkana, Texas-Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Saline River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Saline River.   Whitewater Near Saline River: Cossatot River, Howard/ Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Gilliam Lake to County Road 70) Moore Creek, Howard County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4) Harris Creek, Howard County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Highway 246 to Highway 278/4) Baker Creek, Howard County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Ed Banks Road to Weyerhauser road) Saline River, Howard County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Shady Lake to Highway 84) Cossatot River, Howard and Polk County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.25 miles long (Ed Banks Road to Highway 278/4) Blaylock Creek, Montgomery County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River) Cossatot River, Howard and Polk County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 3.1 miles long (Highway 246 to Ed Banks Road) Cossatot River, Polk County , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 3.4 miles long (County Road 31 to Highway 246) Little Missouri River, Polk/ Montgomery/ Pike County , 18 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge)   Hotels Near Saline River: Western Plaza Inn, De Queen , 17 miles away Ramada Texarkana, Texarkana , 37 miles away Baymont Inn and Suites Texarkana, Texarkana , 37 miles away La Quinta Inn Texarkana, Texarkana , 37 miles away Holiday Inn Texarkana-I-30, Ar, Texarkana , 37 miles away