Little River — Horatio to Millwood Lake: River Level Today — Can You Paddle It?
Verdict · updated Aug 24, 3:00 AM UTC
No runnable range yet
We don’t have a runnable range for this section yet — many of these are calm or dam-controlled reaches. Here’s the current gauge reading; check it (and, for tailwaters, the dam’s generation schedule) before you go.
Estimated range
544 cfs
4.9 ft gauge height
USGS gauge 07340000
What this means today
There is no published runnable range for this reach, so we won't grade the reading against one. What we can show is what the gauge itself is doing.
Daily average flow — a different measurement from the gauge height this reach is graded on — has run between 821 cfs and 1,830 cfs, 33% lower at the end of the week than the start.
Paddling Horatio to Millwood Lake
Little River at Horatio to Millwood Lake is a 8-mile Flatwater float in Arkansas — no rapids under normal flows, just moving water and the odd riffle. Most paddlers put in at Horatio (Hwy 24) and take out at Millwood Lake (upper), a trip that runs about 4 hours at a relaxed pace.
We track USGS gauge 07340000 for this reach, but there isn't a published runnable range for it yet, so we won't invent a firm number. Use the live reading and 7-day trend above to see whether the Little River is rising or falling, and check with a local outfitter or paddling club before you commit to a launch.
Flows here are usually most dependable March–October. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt, and late summer often drops too low to float well — but the gauge always beats the calendar, so check today's reading before you go.
7-day flow trend
Section facts
- Difficulty
- Flatwater
- Length
- 8 mi
- Float time
- ~4 hr
- Best months
- March–October
- Put-in
- Horatio (Hwy 24)
- Take-out
- Millwood Lake (upper)
Reading USGS gauge 07340000 — Little River near Horatio, AR ↗ · runnable range is an estimate (see methodology)
FAQ
- What water level is good for paddling Little River — Horatio to Millwood Lake?
- We don't yet have a published runnable range for this section, so we can't give a firm number. Check the live USGS gauge and ask a local outfitter before you go.
- How do I check Little River levels?
- We read USGS gauge 07340000 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.
- Is Little River — Horatio to Millwood Lake good for beginners?
- This is a flatwater section — no rapids under normal levels — so it's beginner-friendly when the gauge is in range. High water changes everything: cold, fast water is dangerous for anyone.
- When is the best time to paddle Little River here?
- Typically March–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.
- How long does it take to float Little River — Horatio to Millwood Lake?
- This reach is about 8 miles, roughly 4 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.