Caddo River

A clear, spring-fed Ouachita Mountain stream and one of Arkansas's most popular family floats, running east past the boulder gorge at Caddo Gap toward DeGray Lake. The classic Caddo Gap-to-Glenwood run mixes fun Class I-II rock gardens with long, calm pools.

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75.3 miles Class I-II (easy family float; occasional Class II rock-garden rapids, with an isolated Class III hole/wave train on the long lower run ~15 mi below Glenwood at high water) Ouachita Mountains (west-central / southwest Arkansas)

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mi 12Norman Boating AccessSet as put-in and plan a float
mi 18Swinging Bridge Access (Caddo Gap)

Safety First: Eddy is a planning guide only. Always consult local outfitters and authorities for current conditions before floating. Water levels can change rapidly. Wear life jackets and never float alone.

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mi 28Glenwood Access (City Park Boat Ramp)Set as put-in and plan a float

mi 36Hwy 182 Amity Boat RampSet as put-in and plan a float

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