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Arkansas whitewater, Falling Water Creek
Pope Searcy
county,
Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 7 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Pope/Searcy County and the water flowing gracefully down Falling Water Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground section is one of them. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is |
a great plus for this river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from
| the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground section of Falling Water Creek in Arkansas is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions | |
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for lots of people. There's camping available near Falling Water Creek. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Falling Water
Creek you will meet lots of folks from nearby Tilly, and Pine Hollow is certainly a great spot to stop by. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Boston Mountains. Falling Water Creek is right by the Pedestal Rocks Trail,
and why not take a refreshing hike along the Hideout Trail. This river has it all. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Falling Water Creek while nighttime lows are frequently in the 60's.
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Falling Water Creek, Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Falling Water Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Falling Water Creek:
Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County, 2 miles away Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) |
Richland Creek, Searcy County, 3 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) |
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County, 3 miles away Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) |
Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County, 3 miles away Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) |
Big Devil's Fork, Newton County, 5 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) |
Long Devil's Fork, Newton County, 5 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) |
Sulphur Creek, Searcy County, 6 miles away Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) |
Falls Branch, Newton County, 8 miles away Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) |
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| Hotels Near Falling Water Creek:
The Queen Anne House Bed And B, Harrison
, 29 miles away |
Quality Inn Russellville, Russellville
, 29 miles away |
La Quinta Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville
, 29 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites RUSSELLVILLE, Russellville
, 29 miles away |
Best Western Inn, Russellville
, 29 miles away |
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| Trails Near Falling Water Creek:
Hideout Trail, Newton
, 4 miles away |
Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope
, 6 miles away |
Boyd Trail, Pope
, 8 miles away |
Sulphur Trail, Pope
, 8 miles away |
Mail Trail, Pope
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Falling Water Creek:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR
, 29 miles away |
Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
, 26 miles away |
Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas
, 32 miles away |
Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas
, 36 miles away |
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