[brit3218]

Where are some great places for camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, etc in Arkansas? I live in Memphis, TN so Arkansas is not far from me.

[Rainbow Island]

I don't know about white water but the White River and The Little Red River are mighty fine for fishing and camping. The Caddo River is pretty nice also.

[brit3218]

What part of Arkansas are they in?

[Rainbow Island]

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Try this.

[Old Hippie Lady]

Originally Posted by brit3218

Where are some great places for camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, etc in Arkansas? I live in Memphis, TN so Arkansas is not far from me.

Try visiting the Buffalo River area. You can research it on the website. It is a protected national river. There are areas that you can rent equipment, etc. It's beautiful.

White River is always good for floating and fishing. Look at the Norfork River also. You can start in Southern Missouri, I think, and float into Arkansas.

There's lots of places to fish on the White River. There are companies that will supply all gear and boats, etc. Search around Cotter, Arkansas for excellent fishing. Bull Shoals Lake has lots of facilities. "Gaston's" is wonderful. They have a web site. It's a great place to stay. There is a small airport there at the location. They get people from all around the nation staying there. It's right on the river, and next to Bull Shoals. That would be my first pick.

Of course, I'm talking about Northern Arkansas. Enjoy!

[Aporkalypse]

Buffalo wouldn't have enough whitewater to float. It tends to be a slower-paced but gorgeous river to float.

I'm a kayaker not a rafter but I would say for rafting the Cossatot River and Mulberry River are probably the ones that would be most fun for rafting.

[hognoxious]

I've never been on it but have heard that the Spring River in NEA has sections of whitewater. I also believe it is the only 'natural' cold water river in Arkansas. Might be worth a look.

[Old Hippie Lady]

Originally Posted by hognoxious

I've never been on it but have heard that the Spring River in NEA has sections of whitewater. I also believe it is the only 'natural' cold water river in Arkansas. Might be worth a look.

Isn't the Spring River formed from the Mamoth Spring? It's been a while since I was there. It's really amazing at the amount of water (millions of gallons by the minute) comes straight up out of the ground. It forms sort of a lake-like area at the mouth of the sping. There's an old dam there, and the water goes rapidly over the dam all the time. It's one of the most awsom places I have ever been. Again, it's a must-see!

You might be able to read about it on the internet. I haven't tried to research it, but I imagine it's on there. It's quiet the geological place.

[btoverdrive]

The Spring River is definately worth a look. I used to float that river a lot when I lived in Jonesboro. It should be no more than a two hour drive from Memphis to Hardy, where there are several campgrounds. They will take you from Hardy to Mammoth Springs, where the Spring River begins at the spring and you float back to Hardy. There are several small "waterfalls", no more than 2-3 feet tops, that you have to navigate and find the right place to go over them. I have dumped a few canoes there in my time. Mammoth Springs in itself is a beautiful place to see. There is a nice state park there and you can walk around the spring, it's amazing how much water comes from underground there.

[strumpeace]

According to friends, the Cossatot River in southwest Arkansas is the best river in the state for rafting.