Lower Arkansas River

A 3-6 day paddle trip in a voyageur canoe

Weather and safety guidelines for outdoor activities, including 0-4 days forecast, warning about difficult high water, and moderate to low water levels for teens and adults.

Go where few have gone before on this remote wilderness adventure - no experience necessary.

You will see neither tow boats or civilization on the Lower Arkansas River, and likely not another human soul.

The trip begins at the Wilbur D. Mills dam, near Pendleton, AR.

A group of people sitting and standing on a sandy beach near a body of water under a clear blue sky, some using phones and others talking.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

Sunset over a river with clouds reflecting orange and pink hues in the water.

The Arkansas River winds some 40 miles to its confluence with the Muddy Mississippi. From there the options are a short upstream paddle to Rosedale, MS, or a longer downstream paddle to Greenville, MS.

Be aware, flow on the Arkansas River is typically much slower than the Mississippi, so factor that into your daily mileages.

Pricing

From $300/person

  • Meet: 9am
    Quapaw Canoe Company
    291 Sunflower Avenue
    Clarksdale, MS 38614

  • Mileages (Rosedale, MS Option):

    3-day option: ~15 miles per day
    4-day option: ~ 10 miles per day
    5-day option:  ~8 miles per day

    Mileages (Greenville, MS Option):

    4-day option: ~ 21 miles per day
    5-day option:  ~17 miles per day
    6-day option:  ~14 miles per day

    • waterbottles

    • snacks

    • lunch (if you want)

    • sun protection

    • bug protection

    • shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot)

    Quapaw Canoe Company will provide canoes and all safety gear, as well as dry bags for each participant.

    • cell phone

    • camera

    • bird book

    • binoculars

    • swim gear

    • towel

    Pack any electronics or valuables in dry bag, dry box, or zip lock bags

  • We’ll pack a 5-gal jug of water to refill your personal water bottles.

  • Dress appropriately for weather. Wear shoes that can get muddy and wet (or go barefoot).

  • Quapaw Canoe Company can provide lunches, dinners, and breakfasts upon request for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.

    • Breakfast options include eggs and bacon, our famous “Tower Rock Crunch” oatmeal, plenty of fresh fruit, and Cowboy Coffee

    • Lunch is Sandbar Smorgasbord

    • Dinners vary by preference - Blackened Salmon, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spanish Garlic Chicken, and Raft Potatoes just to name a few!

Five gold stars aligned in a row.

Quote starting with a bold sentence. Then continuing with other lovely stuff. Centered

Dave C from England
after a Magix trip in Oct 2022

Close-up of a person's hand with a blue sleeve, writing or drawing on a large piece of white paper outdoors.
Aerial view of a large river with a barge carrying cargo, and two narrow canals on the sides, surrounded by green trees and flat land under a clear sky.
Group of people preparing for a kayaking trip on a riverbank, holding paddles, wearing life jackets and outdoor clothing, with a kayak and lush green trees in the background on a clear day.
People in a red canoe on a river near a sandy bank with green trees and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.
People on a boat with their gear and backpacks on a river, with some people in kayaks and paddleboards in the distance, and wooded shoreline under a clear sky.
A campfire on a sandy beach with a kettle on the flames, and a black pot nearby. In the background, people are gathered around a table with supplies, with a body of water and trees beyond.
Group of people on a beach with kayaks and trash bags, celebrating after cleaning up, under a blue sky.
An aerial view of a river with a forest on one side and a low tide exposed muddy bank on the other, with small boats floating on the water during sunset.
Group of eight people in a long canoe on a river, holding paddles and smiling, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
People paddleboarding and kayaking on a large body of water under a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining.
Two young girls in life jackets smiling at the water's edge of a lake on a sunny day; one has mud on her face and arm, and the other is holding a rock.

Let’s go!

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