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Bayou DeView
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Water levels
These Bayou DeView routes use Bayou Deview near Brinkley, AR as the main gauge reference.
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Compare 9 routes (9 scored · 0 planning) across Delta. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.
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Bayou DeView routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
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Bayou DeView flows south through a bottomland floodplain where the main channel can be difficult to distinguish. Carry AGFC’s georeferenced map offline and plan each put-in, take-out, and road approach.
Full trail · Benson Creek to Bank of Brinkley · 15.2 miles
The full route passes the named intermediate accesses at Dark Corner, Hickson Lake, Rock Island Road, and Apple Lake. It is a long flatwater navigation day; use the full trip guide to plan bailout points, daylight, and the shuttle.
Open the full trail plannerHickson Lake to Rock Island Road · 2.9 miles
A short named water-trail leg with public access at both ends. Check Dagmar Road access and keep a marker or georeferenced map in sight through the floodplain channel.
Open the 2.9-mile sectionRock Island Road to Apple Lake · 1.5 miles
This short section ends at seasonal Apple Lake access. AGFC closes the Apple Lake Waterfowl Rest Area to access from November 1 through February 15.
Open the 1.5-mile sectionApple Lake to Bank of Brinkley · 4.3 miles
Check the seasonal Apple Lake closure and the downstream Cache River National Wildlife Refuge boundary. Camping is available at marked Dagmar WMA sites; camping is not allowed on the refuge.
Open the 4.3-mile sectionAGFC says a gauge height around 14 feet or higher is needed to paddle the trail and warns that high water is dangerous. It separately says the Dagmar Road gate closes at 17 feet; use that as an access check, not a route-wide upper safety threshold. Follow the AGFC Bayou DeView guide, carry its georeferenced trail map, and check the live USGS 07077730 gauge and current road access before departure.
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Bayou DeView paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Bayou DeView?
The AGFC water trail runs 15.2 miles south from Benson Creek Access to Bank of Brinkley Access. Start with that full route or one of the named shorter sections; the trip selector keeps five other trip options available with their own access and distance details.
How should I check Bayou DeView water levels?
Use the live USGS 07077730 gauge near Brinkley. AGFC says the trail needs a stage around 14 ft or higher, warns that high water is dangerous, and separately says the Dagmar Road gate closes at 17 ft. The gate closure is an access restriction, not an upper safe-water limit; check the roads and seasonal Apple Lake closure before launch.
Which Bayou DeView route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.