Lower Arkansas River

A 3-6 day paddle trip in a voyageur canoe

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.

Incredible memories are waiting for you…

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!