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Arkansas whitewater, Hart Creek
Crawford
county,
to Highway 220 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV(V) 4 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Fort Smith, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Crawford County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Hart Creek is 4 miles long and is a class |
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III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book
| | a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling | |
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places. The to Highway 220 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area:
Places like Devil's Den State Park are perfect to visit, and at Hart Creek you always
meet someone from Chester. This place, the Boston Mountains, has so much outdoors cool things. There's pleasant hiking along the Butterfield Hiking Trail, and Lake Fort Smith State Park is a great spot to visit. This river
is a great place to visit. A visit to Hart Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Whiskey Spring. Lots of precipitation falls at Hart Creek.
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Hart Creek, to Highway 220 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
Stats
Stats for this river stretch
Weather
Local weather forecast
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hart Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Hart Creek:
Hart Creek, Crawford County, 2 miles away
Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (to Highway 220) |
Lee Creek, Crawford County, 2 miles away
Class II+ - 3 miles long (Highway 220 to NFS Access) |
Ben Doodle Branch, Crawford County, 4 miles away
Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Camping area to Highway 220) |
Lee Creek, Crawford Washington County, 6 miles away
Class II-III - 8.4 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220) |
Fall Creek, Washington / Crawford County, 7 miles away
Class III - 12 miles long (Strickler to Lee Creek) |
Blackburn Creek, Crawford County, 7 miles away
Class II-III - 8 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220) |
Clear Creek, Crawford County, 9 miles away
Class II-III - 6 miles long (Chester to Mountainburg) |
Frog Bayou, Crawford County, 9 miles away
Class II - 8 miles long (Lancaster Bridge to Rudy) |
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| | Hotels Near Hart Creek:
Quality Inn & Suites, Alma
, 13 miles away |
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Days Inn Alma, Alma
, 13 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Van Buren, Van Buren
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Van Buren Inn, Van Buren
, 14 miles away |
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Sleep Inn & Suites Van Buren, Van Buren
, 14 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Hart Creek:
George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO
, 64 miles away |
Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas
, 5 miles away |
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Lake Fort Smith State Park, Arkansas
, 11 miles away |
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Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Arkansas
, 15 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Hart Creek:
Cedars Country Club, Van Buren
, 15 miles away |
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Eagle Crest Golf Course, Alma
, 15 miles away |
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River Valley Golf, Alma
, 16 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Hart Creek
Lee Creek Reservoir, Crawford
, 14 miles away |
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Hollis Lake, Crawford
, 18 miles away |
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Wildcat Mountain Lake, Sebastian
, 19 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Arkansas > Hart Creek
Wildcat Marina, Van Buren
, 16 miles away
Butterfield Hiking Trail, Crawford
, 3 miles away
