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Playspot AR Class II+

Richland Surf Wave

Richland Creek - 1) Moore to Richland Creek Campground (6.2 miles) · AR

American Whitewater 35.7984, -92.9597

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Gauge Conditions

Richland Creek near Witts Spring, AR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3.0 – 6.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Richland Surf Wave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Just after Knucklebuster, the creek turns to the left, A small waterfall is visible from high above the river. Just above the large boulder sitting on the left side of the bedrock streambed lies one sweet surf wave. Will surf at any runnable level, but the higher the river, the bigger the wave. It is shallow in the trough, so vertical moves are not advised, but you can surf, spin and blunt till it hurts! A couple other waves develop above and below the main wave at medium to high water levels.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
3.5 mi
Directions
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1) Moore to Richland Creek Campground (6.2 miles)
Richland Creek
III-IV+ 6.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater