Arkansas whitewater, Spring River Fulton Sharp county, Mammoth Spring to Hardy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15 miles   This section of Spring River is 15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Fulton/Sharp County and the water flowing gracefully down Spring River are reasons enough to     come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. If you're coming from West Plains it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. The Mammoth   Spring to Hardy stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: A nice location close to Spring River is Onion Hollow, and locations like Mammoth Spring State Park are wonderful to have a look at. All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Boston Mountains will keep you coming back time and again. You're sure to bump into some good people from Cherokee Village here, and some out of the ordinary geology is available here, Horseshoe Bend is right here. Spring River, Mammoth Spring to Hardy road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Spring River.   Whitewater Near Spring River: Spring River, Fulton/Sharp County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Mammoth Spring to Hardy) Spring River - South Fork, Fulton Sharp County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 18 miles long (Saddle to Hardy) Strawberry River, Izard Sharp Lawrence Independence County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 22 miles long (US 167 to Ark 58)   Marinas Near Spring River: Thunderbird Marina, Cherokee Village , 5 miles away Boxhound Marina and Resort, Horseshoe Bend , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Spring River: Days Inn Hardy, Hardy , 4 miles away BEST WESTERN Village Inn, Hardy , 5 miles away Quality Inn West Plains, West Plains , 32 miles away Super 8 West Plains, West Plains , 32 miles away Holiday Inn Express WEST PLAINS, West Plains , 32 miles away   Campgrounds 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   Public Lands Near Spring River: Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 49 miles away Mammoth Spring State Park, Arkansas , 6 miles away Grand Gulf State Park, Missouri , 13 miles away Lake Charles State Park, Arkansas , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Spring River: Cherokee Village North Golf, Cherokee Village , 6 miles away Thayer Country Club, Thayer , 7 miles away Turkey Mountain Golf Course, Horseshoe Bend , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Spring River Rainbow Lake, Sharp , 4 miles away Lake Thunderbird, Sharp , 5 miles away Camp Kia Kima Lake, Fulton , 7 miles away