Arkansas whitewater - Spring River - South Fork, Boston Mountains, Fulton Sharp County

Fulton Sharp county, Saddle to Hardy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     18 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Saddle to Hardy section of Spring River - South Fork in Fulton Sharp County is 18 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
    way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Saddle to Hardy section is one of them. There are campgrounds
quite near the river where you can camp. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Spring River - South Fork gets a lot of water; March is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Hubble Hollow is in the neighborhood of Spring River
 
- South Fork and is beyond doubt a fine location to pop by, and a visit to Roaring Springs will fill your soul with brilliant feelings.
Through the summertime highs here at Spring River - South Fork reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Spring River - South Fork. And if that's not sufficient there's a heap more entertaining things to do in the Boston Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Raccoon Spring if you're here at Spring River - South Fork.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.35111
Longitude: -91.63556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.31722
Longitude: -91.49862

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Current weather conditions at Spring River - South Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: WEST PLAINS 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Village Inn, Hardy
5 miles away
Stay at the charming Village Inn located in the eastern Ozarks and take advantage of country living at it's best for a great rate! The Best Western Village Inn in Hardy, Arkansas is in the midst of o...

Days Inn Hardy, Hardy
6 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 Golf...

Best Western Grand Villa, West Plains
31 miles away
Stay at this West Plains hotel located in the Ozarks Heritage Region of Missouri. The Best Western Grand Villa is conveniently located with easy access to key area attractions and business locations...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of West Plains, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Spring River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Spring River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Spring River - South Fork:
Spring River, Fulton/Sharp County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Mammoth Spring to Hardy)
Strawberry River, Izard Sharp Lawrence Independence County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 22 miles long (US 167 to Ark 58)
 Ski Areas Near Spring River - South Fork:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 138 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Spring River - South Fork:
Best Western Village Inn, Hardy , 5 miles away
Days Inn Hardy, Hardy , 6 miles away
Best Western Grand Villa, West Plains , 31 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Batesville, Ar, Batesville , 31 miles away
Ramada Inn, Batesville , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spring River - South Fork:
Mammoth Spring Resort, Mammoth Spring, 2 miles away
Ozark Regular Baptist Camp, Mammoth Spring, 5 miles away
Hardy Camper Park, Hardy, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Spring River - South Fork:
Ozark National Scenic River, Van Buren - MO , 54 miles away
 Lakes Near Spring River - South Fork

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