07/01/2025
The White River is a 722-mile (1,162 km) long river that flows through the U.S. states of Arkansas and Missouri.
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ποΈ River Overview
β’ Length: 722 miles (1,162 km)
β’ Source: Boston Mountains, northwest Arkansas
β’ Course:
β’ Flows northward into southern Missouri
β’ Loops back south and southeast into Arkansas
β’ Ultimately flows into the Mississippi River
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π Geographic Highlights
β’ States Traversed: Arkansas, Missouri
β’ Major Tributaries: North Fork River, Buffalo River, Black River
β’ Mouth: Joins the Mississippi River in eastern Arkansas
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π§ Uses & Significance
β’ Flood control and hydropower: The river is regulated by multiple dams including Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals Lake, all major reservoirs and recreational areas
β’ Recreation: Known for fishing (especially trout), boating, and camping
β’ Ecology: Supports a variety of aquatic life and wetlands along its course
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π§ Notable Locations Along the White River
β’ Fayetteville and Eureka Springs, AR (near headwaters)
β’ Branson, MO (near Table Rock Lake)
β’ Batesville and Newport, AR (lower reaches)
β’ Flows into the Delta region of Arkansas before joining the Mississippi.
