Strawberry River — Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie: River Level Today — Can You Paddle It?
Verdict · updated Aug 25, 8:00 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
1.2 ft
USGS gauge 07074000
Paddling Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie
Strawberry River at Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie is a 8-mile Class I run in Arkansas — easygoing moving water with light riffles and nothing technical. Most paddlers put in at Evening Shade (Hwy 167) and take out at Poughkeepsie (Hwy 58), a trip that runs about 4.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
We track USGS gauge 07074000 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 Strawberry 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–June. 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
- Class I
- Length
- 8 mi
- Float time
- ~4.5 hr
- Best months
- March–June
- Put-in
- Evening Shade (Hwy 167)
- Take-out
- Poughkeepsie (Hwy 58)
Reading USGS gauge 07074000 — Strawberry River near Poughkeepsie, AR ↗ · runnable range is an estimate (see methodology)
FAQ
- What water level is good for paddling Strawberry River — Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie?
- 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 Strawberry River levels?
- We read USGS gauge 07074000 — 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 Strawberry River — Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie good for beginners?
- This section is rated Class I. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.
- When is the best time to paddle Strawberry River here?
- Typically March–June, 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 Strawberry River — Evening Shade to Poughkeepsie?
- This reach is about 8 miles, roughly 4.5 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.