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 Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section 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 put-in location is a short drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Newton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section is the only paddling section along Shop Creek - West Fork. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before     you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime here at Shop Creek - West Fork, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. High temperatures   through the wintertime are normally in the 40's with temperatures at Shop Creek - West Fork dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Lots of rainfall falls at Shop Creek - West Fork; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is January. Near Shop Creek - West Fork you come across the Alum Cove National Recreation Trail which is a good hiking trail. 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 Paddler input for Shop Creek - West Fork, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shop Creek - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 21 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 21 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 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...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Harrison AR, Harrison , 21 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 21 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 21 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 28 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