Arkansas whitewater - Spring River, Boston Mountains, Fulton/Sharp County

Fulton/Sharp county, Mammoth Spring to Hardy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     15 miles
  The Mammoth Spring to Hardy section of Spring River in Arkansas is 15 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The river winds through
    the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. The natural beauty of Fulton/Sharp County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Spring River typically gets a lot of rainfall; during March this area sees the most rain while January is ordinarily the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Spring River with nighttime lows in
 
the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Spring River.
All year is a good time in the Boston Mountains if you have a thing about the outdoors. Onion Hollow is near Spring River and is certainly a brilliant location to check out; a cool spot to take a look at is Horseshoe Bend.

Spring River, Mammoth Spring to Hardy road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 15 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.46607
Longitude: -91.52829

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.3153
Longitude: -91.49103

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Current weather conditions at Spring River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WEST PLAINS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Hardy, Hardy
4 miles away
Conveniently Located to Area Restaurants, Golfing & Fishing! Old Hardy Town Antiques & Gift Shops - 4 blocks. Spring River Canoe, Raft Float Trip & Fishing - 1 mile. Cherokee Village Golfing - 2 mile...

Best Western Village Inn, Hardy
5 miles away
Guests staying at this charming Hardy, Arkansas hotel will find themselves close to the Spring River, the Cherokee Village and the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad business. Situated among nort...

Hillhigh Resort, Horseshoe Bend
20 miles away
For those seeking an all-in-one headquarters for a vacation, Hillhigh Resort is the place. Besides the eighty spacious rooms and suites you will find a full-fledged health spa complete with a fully-e...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Spring River.
 Whitewater Near Spring River:
Spring River - South Fork, Fulton Sharp County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Saddle to Hardy)
Strawberry River, Izard Sharp Lawrence Independence County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 22 miles long (US 167 to Ark 58)
 Ski Areas Near Spring River:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 133 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Spring River:
Days Inn Hardy, Hardy , 4 miles away
Best Western Village Inn, Hardy , 5 miles away
Hillhigh Resort, Horseshoe Bend , 20 miles away
Best Western Grand Villa, West Plains , 32 miles away
West Plains Super 8 Motel, West Plains , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spring River:
Riverside Resort Camp & Canoe, Mammoth Spring, 3 miles away
Mammoth Spring Resort, Mammoth Spring, 4 miles away
Hardy Camper Park, Hardy, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Spring River:
Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Spring River

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