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Paddling in Arkansas

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Bayou Meto

~1h 22m drive

Bayou Meto is a 21-mile paddling stretch near Jacksonville, Arkansas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 814 cfs and a gradient of about 8.5 feet per mile.

Carter Cove Boat Launch

~35 min drive

Carter Cove Boat Launch is a boat launch in Arkansas.

Maumelle River

~9 min drive

Maumelle River is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Perryville, Arkansas. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 110 cfs and a gradient of about 19.7 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Adam's Lake Boat Ramp

~48 min drive

Adam's Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Arkansas.

Rose Creek

~18 min drive

Rose Creek is a 15-mile paddling stretch near Casa, Arkansas. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 109 cfs and a gradient of about 10.9 feet per mile.

Adams Lake Boat Ramp

~49 min drive

Adams Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Arkansas.

Mill Creek

~27 min drive

Mill Creek is a 2.2-mile paddling stretch near Dardanelle, Arkansas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 79 cfs and a gradient of about 1.2 feet per mile.

Cook's Landing Arkansas River Boat Launch

~55 min drive

Cook's Landing Arkansas River Boat Launch is a boat launch in Arkansas.

Alum Fork Saline River

~30 min drive

Alum Fork Saline River is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Paron, Arkansas. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 193 cfs and a gradient of about 21.7 feet per mile.

Sunnybrook Landing

~1h 4m drive

Sunnybrook Landing is a boat launch in Arkansas.

Middle Fork Saline River

~35 min drive

Middle Fork Saline River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 167 cfs and a gradient of about 19.2 feet per mile.

Bayou Meto Creek Canoe Trail W. Main Access

~1h 11m drive

Bayou Meto Creek Canoe Trail W. Main Access is a boat launch in Arkansas.

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