Class II-III Mulberry River, AR

The Mulberry River is located in Newton, Johnson, and Franklin counties in Arkansas and flows 56 miles from its headwaters in the Boston Mountains to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Visitors to the Mulberry can expect basic Ozark Mountain scenery—narrow canyons, tree-lined bluffs, and dense woods. A good assortment of wildlife is found in the immediate area, including one of the state’s largest concentrations of black bears. Eagles can be seen feeding along the river during migration periods. The stream itself is clear and cool.

Lower Section provides easy floating with the longest season of all sections.