Arkansas whitewater - White River, Boston Mountains, Madison Washington County

Madison Washington county, Pettigrew to Elkins section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     37 miles
  This stretch of White River in Arkansas is 37 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing
    to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The wonderful Madison Washington County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight
on the water make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Pettigrew to Elkins stretch is one of them. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
You might want to pay a visit to Rowe Hollow while you're here at White River. White River gets a great deal of water; during
 
the month of May you get the most rain around here; January is the month with the least moisture.
During the long summer days at White River highs are mostly in the 80's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at White River plunge into the 20's.

White River, Pettigrew to Elkins road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 37 miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.81439
Longitude: -93.6534

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0307
Longitude: -94.0181

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Current weather conditions at White River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: FAYETTEVILLE EXP STN 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri, the metro area neareast to White River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
War Eagle Creek, Madison Washington Benton County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 38 miles long (Highway 23 to War Eagle Mill)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23)
White River - Middle Fork, Madison County , 14 miles away, Class II - 1.75 miles long (Arnett to Hicks)
Mulberry River, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery)
Spirits Creek, Newton County , 16 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434)
Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground)
Kings River, Madison County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74)
Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105)
Hurricane Creek, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 9 miles long (ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215)
Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215)
 Hotels Near White River:
Ozark Days Inn, Ozark , 23 miles away
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Fayetteville , 24 miles away
Fayetteville-Days Inn, Fayetteville , 24 miles away
Sleep Inn Fayetteville, Fayetteville , 24 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Fayetteville, Fayetteville , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Silverleaf RV Park and Mini Golf, Huntsville, 16 miles away
Turner Bend, Ozark, 16 miles away
Withrow Springs State Park, Huntsville, 17 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Spy Rock Redding Loop, Franklin County , 14 miles away
Shores Lake Water Rock Spur, Franklin County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near White River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 53 miles away
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 64 miles away

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