About King's River
The Kings River is a ~90-mile, scenic Ozark mountain stream in Northwest Arkansas flowing from the Boston Mountains through Madison and Carroll counties into Table Rock Lake. Known for clear water, gravel bars, and scenic bluffs, it is a popular destination for smallmouth bass fishing, kayaking, and floating, particularly between Rockhouse and Trigger Gap.
Key Aspects of the Kings River:
Recreation: Popular for family-friendly float trips, trout and bass fishing, and the scenic Kings River Falls hike.
Geography: It is a free-flowing, relatively shallow river featuring pools, riffles, and high limestone bluffs.
Conservation: Designated as an "Extraordinary Resource Waterway," it has high water quality protections, with The Nature Conservancy managing a 5,700-acre preserve along its banks.
Access & History: Located near Eureka Springs, it features numerous access points for canoes and kayaks. It was named after Henry King, an early settler.
Learn More at: kingsriverarkansas.com
It is recommended that all boaters check water levels via the USGS website or by calling our office.
If water levels are too high or too low, we will call you prior to your reservation to cancel or reschedule.
