Arkansas whitewater, Graves Creek Pope county, Headwaters to Big Piney Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     1.9 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Russellville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here     to paddle. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Headwaters to Big Piney Creek stretch of Graves Creek in Arkansas is 1.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+(IV) section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Headwaters to Big Piney Creek stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river. 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. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Felkins Point is rather near Graves Creek, and going for a hike on the Grassy Point Trail is always a good adventure. That right there is heaps of fun things already but it goes on, the Boston Mountains has it all. Graves Creek is near Ozark National Forest which is a gorgeous spot; there are great locations to explore along the Silver Point Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Graves Creek, Headwaters to Big Piney Creek 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 Graves Creek.   Whitewater Near Graves Creek: Graves Creek, Pope County, 1 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to 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, 3 miles away       Class II - 4.4 miles long (Long Pool Campground to Highway 164) Big Piney Creek, Johnson County, 6 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Highway 12to Helton's Farm) Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Johnson County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek) Haw Creek, Johnson County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23) Little Piney Creek, Johnson County, 8 miles away       Class II - 12 miles long (Mt Levi to Hagarville) Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County, 11 miles away       Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney) Left Hand Prong, Pope County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) Boss Hollow, Newton County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek)   Marinas Near Graves Creek: White River Marina, Spur , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Graves Creek: Americas Best Value Inn, Russellville , 16 miles away Clarion Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 16 miles away Super 8 Russellville, Russellville , 16 miles away Best Western Inn, Russellville , 16 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Graves Creek: Long Pool, Dover, 3 miles away Hurricane Creek Wilderness, Hagarville, 6 miles away Haw Creek Falls, Hagarville, 7 miles away   Trails Near Graves Creek: Grassy Point Trail, Johnson , 4 miles away Silver Point Trail, Pope , 7 miles away Still Hollow Trail, Pope , 7 miles away Gunter Trail, Pope , 7 miles away Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Graves Creek: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 37 miles away Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 62 miles away Ozark National Forest, Arkansas , 11 miles away Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas , 17 miles away Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Graves Creek: Golf Express, Russellville , 17 miles away Russellville Country Club, Russellville , 18 miles away Lions Den Golf Course, Dardanelle , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Graves Creek Lake Russellville, Pope , 14 miles away Lake Dardanelle, Pope , 19 miles away Lake Ludwig, Johnson , 19 miles away