Live float conditions for 35 Arkansas rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
White River
White River is a large river in the North-Central Tailwaters region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the White River Near Norfork, Ar gauge runs roughly 2,000–25,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,400–14,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North-Central Tailwaters · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: White River Near Norfork, Ar, White River At Calico Rock, Ar
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Buffalo River
Buffalo River is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Buffalo River At Ponca, Ar gauge runs roughly 160–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Buffalo River At Ponca, Ar, Buffalo River At Pruitt, Ar, Buffalo River Near St. Joe, Ar
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Little Red River
Little Red River is a mid-sized river in the North-Central Tailwaters region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Red River Near Dewey, Ar gauge runs roughly 240–8,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 170–3,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North-Central Tailwaters · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little Red River Near Dewey, Ar
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Crooked Creek
Crooked Creek is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crooked Creek At Kelly Crossing At Yellville, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–740 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Crooked Creek At Kelly Crossing At Yellville, Ar
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Illinois River
Illinois River is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Illinois River At Savoy, Ar gauge runs roughly 140–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Illinois River At Savoy, Ar, Illinois River At Hwy. 16 Near Siloam Springs Ar
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Spring River
Spring River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spring River At Spring Street Bridge At Hardy, Ar gauge runs roughly 340–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~450 cfs. Tubing is best 240–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Spring River At Spring Street Bridge At Hardy, Ar, Spring River At Imboden, Ar
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Kings River
Kings River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kings River Near Berryville, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–910 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–460 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kings River Near Berryville, Ar
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Caddo River
Caddo River is a small river in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Caddo River Near Caddo Gap, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Caddo River Near Caddo Gap, Ar
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Arkansas River
Arkansas River is a big-water river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Arkansas River At Ft. Smith, Ar. gauge runs roughly 3,000–95,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Arkansas River At Ft. Smith, Ar., Arkansas River Near Morrilton, Ar
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Big Piney Creek
Big Piney Creek is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover, Ar
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Eleven Point River
Eleven Point River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eleven Point River Near Ravenden Springs, Ar gauge runs roughly 430–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~570 cfs. Tubing is best 300–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Eleven Point River Near Ravenden Springs, Ar
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Cossatot River
Cossatot River is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cossatot River Near Vandervoort, Ar gauge runs roughly 170–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cossatot River Near Vandervoort, Ar
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Mulberry River
Mulberry River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mulberry River Near Mulberry, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mulberry River Near Mulberry, Ar
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Ouachita River
Ouachita River is a small river in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ouachita River Near Mount Ida, Ar gauge runs roughly 120–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 85–730 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ouachita River Near Mount Ida, Ar, Ouachita River At Camden, Ar
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Saline River
Saline River is a small river in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saline River At Benton, Ar gauge runs roughly 120–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Saline River At Benton, Ar, Saline River Near Sheridan, Ar, Saline River Near Rye, Ar
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War Eagle Creek
War Eagle Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville, Ar gauge runs roughly 210–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville, Ar
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Little Missouri River
Little Missouri River is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Missouri River Near Langley, Ar gauge runs roughly 140–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Missouri River Near Langley, Ar
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Black River
Black River is a large river in the Northeast Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At Pocahontas, Ar gauge runs roughly 1,900–9,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,500 cfs. Tubing is best 1,300–6,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Black River At Pocahontas, Ar, Black River At Black Rock, Ar
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Fourche LaFave River
Fourche LaFave River is a small river in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–440 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly, Ar, Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin, Ar
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Little River
Little River is a large river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Horatio, Ar gauge runs roughly 430–16,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~780 cfs. Tubing is best 300–7,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little River Near Horatio, Ar
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Red River
Red River is a large river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red River At Index, Ar gauge runs roughly 2,100–21,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,300 cfs. Tubing is best 1,500–13,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Red River At Index, Ar, Red River At Fulton, Ar, Red River At Spring Bank, Ar
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Cadron Creek
Cadron Creek is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cadron Creek Near Guy, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–830 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cadron Creek Near Guy, Ar
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Bayou Bartholomew
Bayou Bartholomew is a small river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–520 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge, Ar, Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee, Ar, Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland, Ar
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Petit Jean River
Petit Jean River is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Petit Jean River Near Booneville, Ar gauge runs roughly 150–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Petit Jean River Near Booneville, Ar, Petit Jean River At Danville, Ar
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Illinois Bayou
Illinois Bayou is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–670 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville, Ar
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Cache River
Cache River is a small river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cache River At Egypt, Ar gauge runs roughly 110–4,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 75–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cache River At Egypt, Ar, Cache River At Patterson, Ar
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North Sylamore Creek
North Sylamore Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Sylamore Creek Near Fifty Six, Ar gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Sylamore Creek Near Fifty Six, Ar
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Bayou Meto
Bayou Meto is a small river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bayou Meto Near Lonoke, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bayou Meto Near Lonoke, Ar
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Poteau River
Poteau River is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Poteau River At Cauthron, Ar gauge runs roughly 250–980 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Poteau River At Cauthron, Ar
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Spavinaw Creek
Spavinaw Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spavinaw Creek Near Maysville, Ar gauge runs roughly 75–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spavinaw Creek Near Maysville, Ar, Spavinaw Creek Near Cherokee City, Ar
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Antoine River
Antoine River is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Antoine River At Antoine, Ar gauge runs roughly 260–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Antoine River At Antoine, Ar
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L'Anguille River
L'Anguille River is a small river in the Delta & Big Rivers region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the L'Anguille R Nr Whitehall, Ar gauge runs roughly 100–1,000 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delta & Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: L'Anguille R Nr Whitehall, Ar, Languille River Near Colt, Ar, Languille River At Palestine, Ar
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Baron Fork
Baron Fork is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Baron Fork At Dutch Mills, Ar gauge runs roughly 40–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Baron Fork At Dutch Mills, Ar
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Osage Creek
Osage Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Osage Creek Near Cave Springs, Ar gauge runs roughly 50–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Osage Creek Near Cave Springs, Ar, Osage Creek Near Elm Springs, Ar
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Smackover Creek
Smackover Creek is a small creek in the Ouachita Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Smackover Creek Near Smackover, Ar gauge runs roughly 320–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 220–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ouachita Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Smackover Creek Near Smackover, Ar
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