Arkansas whitewater, Big Piney Creek Pope county, Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     8.4 miles   Any outfitters you can rent from for doing the Big Piney? keithholmes@cox.net Says Keith Holmes Great float. More sections of rapids interrupted by sections of pools. Very scenic w/cliffs and wooded sections. Large boulders you can jump from. Clear water. Says J. Tuck The scenic beauty of Pope County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier     than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in is not too far from Russellville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. 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. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground section is just one of them. This section is long enough   to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground section of Big Piney Creek in Arkansas is 8.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section. Briefly about the general area: People from Pelsor love to come to Big Piney Creek, and of course, everyone loves Ozark National Forest. Man, is there a lot of entertaining things to do in the Boston Mountains. Big Piney Creek, Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground 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 Big Piney Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Piney Creek: Big Piney Creek, Pope County, 2 miles away       Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground) Big Piney Creek, Pope County, 2 miles away       Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164) Graves Creek, Pope County, 2 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Johnson County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Big Piney Creek, Johnson County, 7 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Highway 12to Helton's Farm) Haw Creek, Johnson County, 9 miles away       Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23) Little Piney Creek, Johnson County, 9 miles away       Class II - 12 miles long (Mt Levi to Hagarville) Left Hand Prong, Pope County, 10 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County, 11 miles away       Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney) Boss Hollow, Newton County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)   Marinas Near Big Piney Creek: White River Marina, Spur , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Big Piney Creek: Clarion Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 15 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Russellville , 15 miles away Super 8 Russellville, Russellville , 15 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 16 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Piney Creek: Long Pool, Dover, 2 miles away Moccasin Gap Horse Camp, Pelsor, 7 miles away Hurricane Creek Wilderness, Hagarville, 8 miles away   Trails Near Big Piney Creek: Grassy Point Trail, Johnson , 6 miles away Silver Point Trail, Pope , 6 miles away Still Hollow Trail, Pope , 6 miles away Gunter Trail, Pope , 7 miles away Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Piney Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 37 miles away Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 61 miles away Ozark National Forest, Arkansas , 12 miles away Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas , 16 miles away Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Piney Creek: Golf Express, Russellville , 16 miles away Russellville Country Club, Russellville , 17 miles away Lions Den Golf Course, Dardanelle , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Big Piney Creek Lake Russellville, Pope , 14 miles away Lake Dardanelle, Pope , 18 miles away