The National Park Service recognizes Cadron Creek in its Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI) as one of the remaining free-flowing river segments in the United States that are believed to possess one or more "outstandingly remarkable, unique, rare, and exemplary features in scenery, recreation, geology, wildlife, fishery and history. Within its 763 square mile watershed the scenery varies from densely wooded shorelines to rock bluffs, interspersed with agricultural areas. The Cadron flows through a canyon-type terrain where one can find a good fishery and excellent canoeing and other recreational opportunities. We invite you to see for yourself the natural beauty of Cadron Creek.

COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA Arkansas still has places that retain their presettlement character, remnants of the original landscape. Often these places are home to plants and animals that have become scarce elsewhere. The mission of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is to identify and preserve such lands. In 1976 the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission purchased 228 acres including almost a mile of frontage on Cove Creek near its confluence with Cadron Creek. Designated as the Cove Creek Natural Area this spectacular gorge has been a natural attraction for years. Cove Creek Natural Area contains a spectacular gorge cut through sandstone by the meandering stream, creek-bottom forest, glades of red cedar and five species of special plants.

CADRON SETTLEMENT PARK The Cadron Settlement near the mouth of Cadron Creek was an important French Trading post in the late 1700s. The Cadron Settlement is now a National Historic Site featuring the Cadron Block House, a replica of a late 18th century structure used as a trading post, public gathering place and defense post. The 1830 Daniel Greathouse home, a two-room house built of massive cypress logs, is now a museum. It is a day use park with pit toilets, visitor assistance, trash container, boat ramp, and hiking trail. Picnic shelters are available for reservation .

Scenery The landscape elements of landform, vegetation, water, color, and related factors result in many notable or exemplary visual features and/or attractions. The scenery and visual attractions of Cadron Creek are highly diverse and well-known. The great Cadron Creek is the pride of central Arkansas. Meandering through hills and bluffs, marshes and lowlands, the Cadron makes a twisting descent in its quest for the Arkansas River. Along its capricious route, young and old alike have been enticed by its grandeur and its diverse moods.

Geology Within the watershed of Cadron Creek there are many geologic features and phenomena that are unique or rare. Characteristics of the North Fork of Cadron Creek include jagged pinnacles, moss- carpeted bluffs, hidden caves and grottos and large, flat rocks lying on its banks. In many places, Cadron Creek tumbles like a mountain stream, concealed by high, rocky banks some 200 feet high and bluffs that alternate from one side of the creek to the other. Indian Rockhouse, Alum Cave, Illusion Bluff, and Professor's Pool give proof of nature's wonders.

Wildlife Cadron Creek and the area within the river corridor, contains nationally or regionally important populations of indigenous wildlife species. The dense and prolific vegetation provides habitat for turkey, mink, beaver, muskrat, deer, bear and raccoon. Of particular significance are species considered to be threatened and endangered such as the rare Indiana Bats which winter over in caves hidden in the Cadron Creek watershed .

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CADRON CREEK OUTFITTERS 54 Cargile Lane Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058 (501) 679-5050 www.cadroncreekoutfitters.com