Class I-II Richland Creek, AR

The wild and scenic portion of Richland Creeks is 16.5 miles long and is located in Newton and Searcy Counties. The entire creek flows 29.6 miles northeast to its confluence with the Buffalo River near Woolum. Richland Creek Falls, Twin Falls, upland swamp, fossiliferous limestones, and smallmouth bass fishing are some of the features of this Ozark Mountains stream as it flows through the Richland Creek Wilderness.

At all times of the year, after significant rainfall, but primarily in the winter and spring rainy season, Richland Creek is heavily used by canoeists and kayakers for whitewater floating. The creek contains numerous Class II, III, and IV rapids and waterfalls. Middle section is floatable only during high water- access is at campground with limited downstream access.

There is a small campground containing nine camping units at Richland Recreation Area located on Forest Service Road 1205 and Richland Creek. The area is a popular camping spot and parking area for the Ozark Highlands Trail and hiking up to Twin Falls and Richland Falls, which are both within the Richland Creek Wilderness although only the latter is in the river corridor.

 

For More Information Visit:

Richland Creek Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov

Canoeing & Kayaking - Arkansas.com