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 wonderful Arkansas scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This stretch of Buffalo River is 13.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why
    not pack your camping stuff too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near Buffalo River.
This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Kyles to Pruitt section is just one of them. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
If you desire a little side spree, try Sawmill Hollow, and a short trip to Cove Spring is always worthwhile. At Buffalo River during
 
the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. All through the winter the highs are mostly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Buffalo River.
Yep, outdoors exciting stuff truly is plentiful here in the Boston Mountains. Here at Buffalo River you'll almost certainly meet some folks from Harrison. All the water falling down from the sky makes Buffalo River a wet place; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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.

Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison
12 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...

Super 8 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....

Quality 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 ...



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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:
Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 12 miles away
Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 12 miles away
Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 13 miles away
Oakmont Hills Resort by Branson Log Homes, Ridgedale , 26 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, Jasper, 3 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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