Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Newton County Newton county, Ponca to Kyles section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10.6 miles   This run was the first run I had ever done in a Kayak. I was a little scetchy at first but later realized that a kayak is 100% more safe than a canoe and quite a bit more versitile as well. By the end of the run I was trying to find the fastest spots and hiking the better rapids more than once to hit again. Now with more rivers and expierience under my paddle. I would still do this run again with friends for a enjoyable float with a few moderate rapids that can be challenging for the unprepared. If you plan to take those not real comfortable in a kayak     on a river, this would be a great start for them. Not for seeking heavy whitewater. Scenery is A+++, its reputation speaks for itself. If those seeking a little more rapids and a little faster gradient start at Boxley instead of Ponca to plan your Buffalo trip. Says Josh Winters The nature scenery of Newton County and the water flowing gracefully down Buffalo River will make you feel great. This stretch of Buffalo River in Arkansas is 10.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. If you're coming from Harrison it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking   river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Buffalo River you should stop at California Point, and Jackies Big Hollow is another wonderful site to take a look at nearby. The high level of rain makes Buffalo River a reasonably wet location; most of the rain falls during May, and the driest month of the year is January. This is such a fun river. For the duration of the summertime highs here at Buffalo River reach the 90's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; overnight lows all through the winter for Buffalo River tend to be in the 20's. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Boston Mountains. What would a place like Buffalo River be without attention-grabbing close by features like Jim Bluff; Big Bluff is a great location to stop at while in the region. Buffalo River, Ponca to Kyles road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 10.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.02119 Longitude: -93.35421 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.05659 Longitude: -93.28051 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 18 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 18 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 18 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. Books about whitewater paddling on Buffalo River, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Buffalo River, Arkansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Harrison, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Buffalo River. 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 , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley) Boulder Creek, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek) Broadwater Hollow, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 0.25 miles long (Park Boundary to Cecil Creek) Buffalo River, Newton County , 5 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Boxley to Ponca) Osage Creek, Newton/Boone/Carroll County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Compton to Carroll County Road 11) Buffalo River, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Kyles to Pruitt) Long Branch, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo) Boen Gulf Branch, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 10.4 miles long (Headwaters to Buffalo River) Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray) Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon)   Hotels Near Buffalo River: Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 18 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 18 miles away Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 18 miles away DMonaco Resort, Ridgedale , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River: Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 9 miles away Yanasochee Campground, Jasper, 9 miles away Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 9 miles away   Trails Near Buffalo River: Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 11 miles away Turkey Trail, Newton County , 16 miles away Boston Cutoff, Newton County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Buffalo River: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 18 miles away