Take Out

Meadow Creek Take Out is a whitewater access point located in Stone County, Arkansas, serving as an exit point for paddlers running this medium-sized river. The creek is a relatively small to medium stream classified as a Stream Order 5 river with a drainage area of 115 square miles. With an average gradient of 12.3 feet per mile and an average flow of 42.62 cubic feet per second, Meadow Creek offers moderate current suitable for kayakers and canoeists with intermediate experience.

The take-out location sits at approximately 1866 meters elevation and serves paddlers finishing runs on this headwater stream system. The creek's 35-mile total length and consistent gradient suggest continuous moving water throughout most runs, making this a working take-out for those completing sections of Meadow Creek. The average velocity of 1.63 feet per second indicates steady flow conditions that vary with water levels and seasonal conditions typical of Ozark streams.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan accordingly for water level fluctuations. As a working access point on a medium river system, paddlers should verify current conditions and access status before arriving, as take-outs on smaller whitewater creeks can be affected by seasonal water availability and local land management decisions.