Mile 625.6 - Mouth of Mellwood Lake

RBD 625.6 Mouth of Mellwood Lake

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Deep muddy slot (at low water) surrounded by an enchanting scene of overhanging willows, higher up the muddy flats are covered in a delightful forest of sycamores, cottonwoods and silver maples, many draped with flowering & fruiting vines. Easy access to main channel, classic river pass, rich with wildlife and the aromas of the forest, deep woods at mouth. Lake connects to river around 7HG, the low banks completely flood around 20HG opening the surrounding woods to paddlers. Favorite haunt of the lovely pileated woodpecker, who you might hear chopping into nearby standing willows and laughing as you pass, its song resembling punctuated human laughter. In the heat of a summer day enter Mellwood Pass for respite from the sun, on a blustery winter day do the same for respite from the cold wind. Possible access via private boat ramp over levee from Mellwood, Arkansas. Ron & Di's Marina (870) 827-6498.