The 'Caddo River' is an 80-mile-long river that flows through the
U.S. state of
Arkansas.
Course
The Caddo River flows out of the
Ouachita Mountains through
Montgomery,
Pike, and
Clark counties in Arkansas before flowing into
DeGray Lake and then to its terminus at the
Ouachita River north of
Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
The upper Caddo is known as a good family
canoeing river and is a popular destination for
fishing. Smallmouth and spotted
bass are found in quantity, as are longear and green
sunfish.
Communities through which the Caddo River passes are:
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Black Springs, Arkansas
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Norman, Arkansas
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Caddo Gap, Arkansas
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Glenwood, Arkansas
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Amity, Arkansas
See also
List of Arkansas rivers
Etymology
The Caddo River is named for the
Caddo Indian tribes that, at one time, lived along its banks.
External link
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Caddo River and DeGray Lake