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Cadron Creek Paddle

About this event

Float Description

Saturday: We plan to paddle from Highway 65 to Hwy 285 - 10 miles.

Sunday: No set plans. May paddle, depending on weather.

Make this a day trip and paddle Saturday only or spend the night and enjoy camaraderie with fellow paddlers

Float plan is weather and water level dependent. It may change at the last minute. We will be watching the gauge near Guy, AR.

More information about paddling Cadron Creek can be found at:

Ozark Creek Information Summary
The Ozark Whitewater Page
Cadron Creek Outfitters
southwestpaddler.com

This is a Class I-II+ cold water float. If you have questions about the necessary skills and gear, contact Rick Watkins.

See the skill and gear requirements below.

Before the Paddle

Meet at the put in on Hwy 65 and be prepared to begin the shuttle at 9:30 am. Shuttle is short, about 30 minutes.

Link to Put In: Put In

Link to Take Out: Take Out

Directions
Greenbrier, AR is about 3 hours from Memphis.

Take I-40 W out of Memphis to Conway, AR.
Take exit 125 for US 65 N toward Greenbrier.
Continue on US 65 to Greenbriar, about 11 miles.
Continue north on Hwy 65 about 6 miles. After crossing Cadron Creek, look for Ozark Lane. Turn right and follow road back down to the put in.

Camping and Lodging
Make this a one day trip or a two day trip by including an overnight stay. We are planning on camping at Woolly Hollow State Park Friday and Saturday nights.

Nearby accommodations include:

Woolly Hollow State Park
Hilltop Inn and Suites

Skill Requirements and Tips - Come Prepared

Experienced paddlers only: if you cannot maneuver your craft confidently on Class II & II+ drops, you shouldn't come on this float.

Class II and possible II+ conditions are possible depending on water levels and weather conditions.

Bring Extra Clothing in a Dry Bag - No Cotton! Getting wet in cold water is not only uncomfortable, it is DANGEROUS.

Bring a lunch. We will have a lunch stop on the river. Hot chocolate or soup in a thermos is a real treat for a cold nose, toes, and frosty fingers.

Local Outfitters

Other Details

This is a "meet up" so you are responsible for yourself, your boat, your transportation, and your gear.

To reiterate, this is a cold water paddle so please come prepared for cold weather. Wear only synthetic or wool clothing. NO COTTON. Be sure to bring a set of dry clothes in a dry bag.

Point of Interest in the area
Arkansas Peddlers Antique Mall - A good place for shuttle bunnies to hang out

Date and Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:30 AM until Sunday, March 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Location

Cadron Creek at Hwy 65 Bridge
Put In
Near Greenbrier, AR
USA

Event Contact(s)

Rick L Watkins

Registration Info

Registration is required

Registration cancellations will be accepted