Arkansas whitewater - Shop Creek - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Newton County

Newton county, Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     6 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Shop Creek - West Fork in Arkansas is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater. The campgrounds here at Shop Creek - West Fork are pretty good. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some
    time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Shop Creek - West Fork beats anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all
set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon stretch is the only paddling stretch along Shop Creek - West Fork.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime months here at Shop Creek - West Fork, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. Once the
 
sun is down it descends down to the 60's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Shop Creek - West Fork temperatures drop to the 20's. While you're here at Shop Creek - West Fork you can take a hike along the Alum Cove National Recreation Trail.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Shop Creek - West Fork a wet place; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.

Shop Creek - West Fork, Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.87332
Longitude: -93.2278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.95259
Longitude: -93.24325

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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison
20 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....

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison
21 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...

Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison
21 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 ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Shop Creek - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Shop Creek - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Long Branch, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo)
Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Sandy Springs Hollow, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Boulder Creek, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek)
Stepp Creek, Newton County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Kyles to Pruitt)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca)
Broadwater Hollow, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 0.25 miles long (Park Boundary to Cecil Creek)
 Hotels Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 21 miles away
Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 21 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 28 miles away
Comfort Inn Clarksville, Clarksville , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 5 miles away
Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 6 miles away
Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 2 miles away
Turkey Trail, Newton County , 12 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 14 miles away
Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 14 miles away
Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 20 miles away

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