Probably the most popular Caddo River float is the six-mile journey from Caddo Gap to Glenwood. Rock gardens are common along this stretch and can cause consternation when the water's low. Two and a half miles later, the Caddo's South Fork enters from the west. Small rapids, long gravel bars, and an occasional willow thicket characterize the stream as it approaches Glenwood. The float from Glenwood to Amity is a slower version of the upper sections.
Pools are longer, and the rapids lose some of their intensity.
Yet it's a fine float, perfectly suited for those wishing to gain encouraging experience in a canoe. Like most of Arkansas's canoeing streams, the Caddo usually gets too low in the summer and early fall for good floating. The best months for a successful trip are March through June. The Caddo River is an easy stream to get to. Access points are numerous, and the shuttle routes are almost always along paved roads.