Mulberry River

Ozone, Arkansas

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Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 13 h ago · oldest 14 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    20 active alerts in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest; most severe: Ozark Highlands Trail Access During ARDOT Hwy 123 Big Piney Creek Bridge Reconstruction

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 86°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather13 h ago

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Why you'll love it

14.2 mi run
Flows year-round
542 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
542 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
34.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
276 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service

About this water

Mulberry River is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Ozone, Arkansas. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 542 cfs and a gradient of about 34.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Ozark-St. Francis National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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~36 min drive

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