Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Newton County

Newton county, Kyles to Pruitt section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.1 miles
  The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Buffalo River in Arkansas is 13.1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Buffalo
    River. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains
river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Kyles to Pruitt section is just one of many.

Briefly about the general area:
Man, is there loads of enjoyable stuff to do in the Boston Mountains. Sawmill Hollow is a great location to stop by close to Buffalo River. The beauty
 
of mother nature reveals herself at Cove Spring, and this is a popular location for folks from Harrison.
Throughout the days of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Buffalo River. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are regularly in the 40's while Buffalo River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Buffalo River ordinarily gets a good deal of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.

Buffalo River, Kyles to Pruitt road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.05659
Longitude: -93.28051

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.05989
Longitude: -93.13681

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison
12 miles away
The Super 8 Motel of Harrison, AR is located in the beautiful Ozarks. We are conveniently located near fishing and swimming areas. Start your day with our Super Start continental breakfast. Enj...

Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison
12 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, Ar, Harrison
13 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Buffalo River.
 Whitewater Near Buffalo River:
Boulder Creek, Newton County , 4 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 , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Pruitt to Hasty)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon)
Osage Creek, Newton/Boone/Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Compton to Carroll County Road 11)
Long Branch, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hasty to Carver)
Little Buffalo River - East Fork, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 7.3 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Clark Creek, Newton County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (Lost Valley)
 Hotels Near Buffalo River:
Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 13 miles away
Westgate Emerald Pointe Resort, Hollister , 29 miles away
Pointe Royale Condominium Resort & Golf Course, Branson , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River:
Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 2 miles away
Yanasochee Campground, Jasper, 2 miles away
Hog Heaven RV Park and Cafe, Jasper, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Buffalo River:
Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 11 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Buffalo River

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