Arkansas whitewater - Sugar Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Scott/ Logan County

Scott/ Logan county, NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     6.2 miles
  The NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area stretch of Sugar Creek is 6.2 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Scott/ Logan County and the water flowing gracefully down Sugar Creek have people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a
    room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind
that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Sugar Creek than the NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area stretch. The beauty of the Ouachita Mountains is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
There are glorious places to look at along the Magazine Hiking Trail. A great deal of rain falls at Sugar Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is January.
 
At Sugar Creek during the summertime highs are in the 90's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Sugar Creek are in the 20's.

Sugar Creek, NFR 19 to Jack Creek Rec Area road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.972
Longitude: -93.86901

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.0343
Longitude: -93.8453

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Current weather conditions at Sugar Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: MOUNTAINBURG 27 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Ozark, Ozark
29 miles away
Days Inn Ozark, AR is located conveniently of I 40 exit 37 Property located 35 miles east of Ft. Smith and 120 miles west of Little Rock Located 7 miles from Wiederkehr Winery and Post Familie Winery....

Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville
35 miles away
The Hampton Inn Clarksville hotel in Arkansas is located on the north side of the I-40 ramp at Exit 55 on the west end of the city. While in Clarksville Arkansas enjoy our area attractions that includ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville
35 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Clarksville, Arkansas. This choice Clarksville hotel is nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains near the University of the Ozarks, halfway bet...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sugar Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sugar Creek:
Jack Creek, Logan County , 2 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (Jack Creek Road to Jack Creek Rec Area)
Gutter Rock Creek, Logan County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 3 miles long (FR 1631C to Robert Hill Road)
Mill Creek, Scott County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 270 to Fourche LaFAvenue River)
Fiddlers Creek, Montgomery County , 22 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (NFR 274 Access to Ouachita River Close to Sims)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 29.4 miles long (Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground)
Ouachita River, Polk and Montgomery County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 35.4 miles long (Acorn to Little Hope Road)
Ouachita River, Montgomery County , 26 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (USFS Dragover)
Big Shoal Creek, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (NFR 1601 to NFR 1614)
 Hotels Near Sugar Creek:
Days Inn Ozark, Ozark , 29 miles away
Hampton Inn Clarksville AR, Clarksville , 35 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 35 miles away
Days Inn Clarksville, Clarksville , 36 miles away
Best Western Sherwood Inn, Clarksville , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sugar Creek:
Mount Magazine State Park, Paris, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Sugar Creek:
Magazine Hiking Trail, Logan County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Sugar Creek:
Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 64 miles away

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