Arkansas whitewater, Illinois River Washington and Benton county, Robinson Road to Highway 16 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     13.7 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Washington and Benton County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to     get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Ozarks is a great experience. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Robinson Road to Highway 16 stretch is just one of many. The campgrounds here at Illinois River are pretty   good. The Robinson Road to Highway 16 stretch of Illinois River in Washington and Benton County is 13.7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Weddington Hiking Trail, and you're sure to run into some good people from Siloam Springs here. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Ozarks. A journey to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park when you're here at Illinois River is a perfect idea, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Chambers Spring. Illinois River, Robinson Road to Highway 16 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 Illinois River.   Whitewater Near Illinois River: Illinois River, Washington and Benton County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 13.7 miles long (Robinson Road to Highway 16) Illinois River, Benton County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 5.1 miles long (Highway 16 to Arkansas 59) Illinois River, Washington County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 14.5 miles long (Prairie Grove to Robinson Road) Fall Creek, Washington / Crawford County, 19 miles away       Class III - 12 miles long (Strickler to Lee Creek) Flint Creek, Delaware County, 21 miles away       Class II(IV) - 1 miles long (US 412 to Fidler's Bend) White River - West Fork, Washington County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 11 miles long (Woolsey to Greenland) Lee Creek, Crawford Washington County, 24 miles away       Class II-III - 8.4 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220) Whitewater Outfitter - Two Sons Floats & Camping, Mcdonald County, 24 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Blackburn Creek, Crawford County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Devils Den State Park to Highway 220) Lee Creek, Crawford County, 25 miles away       Class II+ - 3 miles long (Highway 220 to NFS Access)   Hotels Near Illinois River: Holiday Inn Express & Suites SILOAM SPRINGS, Siloam Springs , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 7 miles away Quality Inn Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away Super 8 Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Illinois River: Lake Weddington Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away Greentree RV, Siloam Springs, 9 miles away Lake Frances, Siloam Springs, 10 miles away   Trails Near Illinois River: Weddington Hiking Trail, Benton , 2 miles away   Public Lands Near Illinois River: George Washington Carver National Monument, Diamond - MO , 39 miles away Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Arkansas , 11 miles away Natural Falls State Park, Oklahoma , 19 miles away Adair State Park, Oklahoma , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Illinois River: Siloam Springs Country Club, Siloam Springs , 7 miles away Thunderbird Golf Course, Siloam Springs , 8 miles away Golf Club Valley View, Farmington , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Illinois River Crystal Lake, Benton , 11 miles away Lake Bentonville, Benton , 18 miles away