Can you float the Caddo River?

The Caddo is an ideal river for all levels of floating experience. The typical pool-and-drop river is gentle enough for novice paddlers yet with enough Class I and II rapids along the way to keep it exciting! Bottom line, there is a lot of fun to discover on this river, and we’re here to help make that happen!

How long is the Caddo River float?

7.5 mile
What to Expect. This is a 7.5 mile float. When water levels are good, it mostly has a nice swift current with some stretches of deep pools and slower water. There are quite a few fun, easy rapids (Class I-II).

How much does it cost to float the Caddo?

Here you can rent equipment such as kayaks, canoes or tubes for floating down the river. If you have your own equipment, you can also arrange to catch a shuttle, which gives you access to a private access launch. The cost to do this is $20 for the first boat and $10 for each one after that.

Can you drink on the Caddo River?

Remember that NO GLASS containers are allowed and that your trash and ice chest contents must be fastened into your boat according to state law. You must also have a floating coozy on cans you are drinking from. You will be ticketed for failure to obey those laws.

Where to camp on the Caddo River in Arkansas?

Note From The Owners. Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rental, LLC in Glenwood, Arkansas provides canoe, kayak, and tube floats on the upper section of the Caddo River above Lake DeGray, surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas. The Caddo is an ideal river for all levels of floating experience.

Is it safe to rent a canoe on the Caddo River?

Flood over 7.3 ft. –NO RENTALS! The river is getting into flood plain and running through dense strainers. Cross currents become very powerful. Correct route is most important. No general rentals go out at this level. 2-4 hours depending on water level.

Which is the best section of the Caddo River?

This is the optimal section of the river for average river levels during tube season. Friends and family, church and scout groups, beginners and experts alike, all will enjoy the Caddo. This section has good swimming holes. Class I and Class II rapids help do much of the “paddling” for you in early summer.

How long does it take to tube the Caddo River?

Our tube route takes from 1.5 at the fastest level to about 4 hours straight through, based on the water level. This is the optimal section of the river for average river levels during tube season. Friends and family, church and scout groups, beginners and experts alike, all will enjoy the Caddo.