Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Newton County Newton county, Boxley to Ponca section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     6.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Boxley to Ponca stretch of Buffalo River is 6.1 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Newton County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The starting point is not too far from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive     a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Buffalo River are pretty good. The Boston Mountains scenery is wonderful. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: So much amusing stuff to do in the Boston Mountains, not enough time. Buffalo River is a reasonably wet place mostly with a good deal of rain; May is the wettest month with most rain while January is commonly the driest   month. Summertime highs at Buffalo River frequently tend to be in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are typically in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Buffalo River temperatures fall to the 20's. Eden Falls is a pretty place to have a look at while you're at Buffalo River, and Buffalo River is close to Big Hollow which is unquestionably worth going to. Buffalo River, Boxley to Ponca road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 6.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.96096 Longitude: -93.40439 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.02119 Longitude: -93.35421 Paddler input for Buffalo River, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: EUREKA SPRINGS 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison 23 miles away Crossroads to the Ozarks. Branson 30 minutes. Eureka Springs 45 minutes. Buffalo National River 25 minutes. Pet charge of 25.00 per pet for three days and after three days, it will be 25.00 again for ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison 23 miles away Take a Virtual Tour of the hotel.The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison is a tastefully decorated four story hotel. We are convenient to local businesses and within walking distance to severa... Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison 23 miles away Days Inn Harrison, AR is located 34 miles South of Branson, MO 14 miles North of Buffalo National River All rooms offer Free Hi-Speed Internet Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Coffee Makers...   Boston Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Boston Mountains. Boston Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Boston Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Buffalo River.   Whitewater Near Buffalo River: Clark Creek, Newton County , 1 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley) Boen Gulf Branch, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 10.4 miles long (Headwaters to Buffalo River) Buffalo River, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles) Beech Creek, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 7.5 miles long (Cave MtNorth Road to Highway 21) Adkins / Hailstone Creek, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Dixon Ridge Road to Highway 21 bridge) Buffalo River, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 13.6 miles long (NFR 1463 to Highway 21) Stepp Creek, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB) Long Branch, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo) Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray) Boulder Creek, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek)   Hotels Near Buffalo River: Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 23 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 23 miles away Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 23 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River: Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 13 miles away Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 13 miles away Yanasochee Campground, Jasper, 13 miles away   Trails Near Buffalo River: Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 12 miles away Turkey Trail, Newton County , 14 miles away Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 14 miles away Ozark Highlands Trail, Johnson County , 17 miles away Peggy Steep Trail, Johnson County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Buffalo River: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 23 miles away   Lakes Near Buffalo River