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Arkansas River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Arkansas

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: April 03, 2026 | 15:05 ET

Arkansas River Map showing major rivers in Arkansas, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Arkansas State

Rivers and Waterways in Arkansas

Arkansas is known for its abundant waterways, with rivers flowing through mountains, forests, and fertile lowlands. Most of the state鈥檚 rivers drain eastward into the Mississippi River, while northern streams connect through the White and Arkansas river systems. The Ozark and Ouachita regions feature clear, fast-moving rivers, while the eastern lowlands are defined by slower, wider channels. Arkansas also has many lakes and reservoirs that support recreation, flood control, and water supply across the state.

Major Rivers in Arkansas

RiverLength (Approx.)RegionFlows Into
Arkansas River1,469 miCentralMississippi River
White River722 miNorthMississippi River
Red River1,360 miSouthMississippi River
Ouachita River605 miWestRed River
St. Francis River426 miEastMississippi River
Black River300 miNortheastWhite River
Little River217 miSouthwestRed River
Cache River105 miEastWhite River
Saline River202 miCentralOuachita River
Spring River57 miNorthBlack River
Eleven Point River138 miNorthBlack River
Buffalo River153 miNorthWhite River
Petit Jean River112 miCentralArkansas River
Fourche La Fave River110 miCentralArkansas River
Bayou Bartholomew364 miSouthOuachita River
Strawberry River115 miNorthBlack River
Little Red River90 miCentralWhite River
Mulberry River70 miNorthwestArkansas River

Major Lakes in Arkansas

LakeTypeRegion
Lake OuachitaReservoirWest
Bull Shoals LakeReservoirNorth
Lake NorforkReservoirNorth
Greers Ferry LakeReservoirCentral
DeGray LakeReservoirCentral
Lake DardanelleReservoirCentral
Millwood LakeReservoirSouthwest
Lake ConwayReservoirCentral
Blue Mountain LakeReservoirWest
White Oak LakeNatural lakeSouth

Major River Basins in Arkansas

Arkansas is dominated by river basins that ultimately feed into the Mississippi River, making it a key part of the nation鈥檚 central drainage system. These basins support agriculture, wildlife habitats, and transportation, especially in the eastern delta region.

  • Mississippi River Basin
  • Arkansas River Basin
  • White River Basin
  • Red River Basin
  • Ouachita River Basin
  • St. Francis River Basin
  • Black River Basin
  • Little River Basin
  • Cache River Basin

Arkansas Rivers Facts

StateArkansas
Total Rivers & Streams87,000+ miles of streams
Major RiversArkansas, White, Red, Ouachita
Total Waterway Length90,000+ miles
Main DrainageMississippi River System
Longest RiverArkansas River
Shortest RiverSpring River
Major River Basins9 Primary Basins
Primary OutletMississippi River
Key UsesAgriculture, transportation, recreation, water supply
Longest River Within StateWhite River
Number of River Basins10+ Basins
Major ReservoirsLake Ouachita, Bull Shoals Lake, Greers Ferry Lake
Primary Water SourceSurface water and river systems