Arkansas whitewater - White River - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Washington County

Washington county, Woolsey to Greenland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11 miles
  This stretch of White River - West Fork is 11 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't
    matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. The scenic beauty of Washington County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states,
so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at White River - West Fork ordinarily
 
tend to be in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows at White River - West Fork through the wintertime mostly drop into the 20's. While staying at White River - West Fork you could always explore Owl Hollow.
The high level of rainfall makes White River - West Fork a reasonably wet location; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is January.

White River - West Fork, Woolsey to Greenland road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.88916
Longitude: -94.16973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.05083
Longitude: -94.125

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Current weather conditions at White River - West Fork, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: FAYETTEVILLE EXP STN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Staybridge Suites FAYETTEVILLE, Fayetteville
5 miles away
Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas Hotel Welcomes Guests for a Satisfying Extended Stay Ideally located near Northeast Arkansas Regional Airport and the Washington Regional Medical Center, Staybridge Su...

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Fayetteville
5 miles away
Location, Location, Location. The Cosmopolitan Hotel - Fayetteville boasts the premier hotel location in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Situated in the heart of beautiful Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, The...

Best Western Windsor Suites, Fayetteville
6 miles away
Stay at this Fayetteville hotel and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while traveling in Arkansas. The Best Western Windsor Suites is conveniently located off of I-540 with easy access to key area...



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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 - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near White River - West Fork:
White River - Middle Fork, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II - 1.75 miles long (Arnett to Hicks)
Illinois River, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 14.5 miles long (Prairie Grove to Robinson Road)
Blackburn Creek, Crawford County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220)
Lee Creek, Crawford Washington County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 8.4 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220)
Fall Creek, Washington / Crawford County , 16 miles away, Class III - 12 miles long (Strickler to Lee Creek)
Ben Doodle Branch, Crawford County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Camping area to Highway 220)
Clear Creek, Crawford County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Chester to Mountainburg)
Hart Creek, Crawford County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (to Highway 220)
Frog Bayou, Crawford County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Mountainburg to Lancaster Bridge)
Lee Creek, Crawford County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 3 miles long (Highway 220 to NFS Access)
 Hotels Near White River - West Fork:
Staybridge Suites FAYETTEVILLE, Fayetteville , 5 miles away
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Fayetteville , 5 miles away
Best Western Windsor Suites, Fayetteville , 6 miles away
Red Roof Inn Fayetteville,Ar, Fayetteville , 6 miles away
Clarion Inn Fayetteville, Fayetteville , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River - West Fork:
Southgate Rv Park Of Fayettevi, Fayetteville, 4 miles away
Fayetteville RV Park, Fayetteville, 4 miles away
Winn Creek RV Retreat, Winslow, 6 miles away
 Trails Near White River - West Fork:
Butterfield Hiking Trail, Crawford County , 15 miles away
Weddington Hiking Trail, Benton County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near White River - West Fork:
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 51 miles away
 Golf Courses Near White River - West Fork:
Razorback Park Golf Course, Fayetteville , 4 miles away
Gator Golf Course, Fayetteville , 5 miles away
Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club & Community, Fayetteville , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near White River - West Fork

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