Arkansas whitewater, Boen Gulf Branch Newton county, Headwaters to Buffalo River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     10.4 miles   The scenic beauty of Newton County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Boen Gulf Branch are pretty good. This stretch of Boen Gulf Branch in Arkansas is 10.4 miles long and is according to American     Whitewater a class III-V(V+) section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. If you're coming from Harrison it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.   This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Boen Gulf Branch is near Ozark National Forest which is a beautiful site, and at Boen Gulf Branch you always meet someone from Deer. And if that's not sufficient there's lots more exciting things to do in the Boston Mountains. If you would like a little side trip, try Pine Hollow, and hiking along the Boston Cutoff is great fun. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Boen Gulf Branch is right by the Turkey Trail. Boen Gulf Branch, Headwaters to Buffalo River 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 Boen Gulf Branch.   Whitewater Near Boen Gulf Branch: Boen Gulf Branch, Newton County, 2 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 10.4 miles long (Headwaters to Buffalo River) Buffalo River, Newton County, 2 miles away       Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca) Clark Creek, Newton County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley) Beech Creek, Newton County, 6 miles away       Class III-V - 7.5 miles long (Cave MtNorth Road to Highway 21) Stepp Creek, Newton County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB) Buffalo River, Newton County, 6 miles away       Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles) Adkins / Hailstone Creek, Newton County, 7 miles away       Class III-V - 13 miles long (Dixon Ridge Road to Highway 21 bridge) Buffalo River, Newton County, 7 miles away       Class II-III+ - 13.6 miles long (NFR 1463 to Highway 21) Big Piney Creek, Newton Johnson County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 16 miles long (Walnut to Ft. Douglas) Long Branch, Newton County, 10 miles away       Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo)   Hotels Near Boen Gulf Branch: Days Inn Harrison, Harrison , 26 miles away Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 26 miles away The Queen Anne House Bed And B, Harrison , 26 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 26 miles away Hotel Seville, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Harrison , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Boen Gulf Branch: Buffalo National River - Lost Valley, Ponca, 5 miles away Buffalo National River - Steel Creek, Compton, 8 miles away Buffalo National River - Kyles Landing, Compton, 11 miles away   Trails Near Boen Gulf Branch: Turkey Trail, Newton , 10 miles away Boston Cutoff, Newton , 10 miles away Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton , 11 miles away Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson , 14 miles away Peggy Steep Trail, Johnson , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Boen Gulf Branch: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 27 miles away Ozark National Forest, Arkansas , 14 miles away Withrow Springs State Park, Arkansas , 27 miles away Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas , 38 miles away   Lakes Near Boen Gulf Branch Beaver Lodge Lake, Boone , 20 miles away