Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Newton County

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

 

CLASS I-II     7 miles
  The nature scenery of Arkansas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Buffalo River in Newton County is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Arkansas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in is not too far from Harrison, there's
    a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Pruitt to Hasty stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beautiful Boston Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a great river. A great deal of precipitation falls at Buffalo River; the wettest month of the year is commonly May, that's the one that rains the most while January
 
is generally the driest month.
So much enjoyable stuff to do here in the Boston Mountains, too fine to be true. If you're here at Buffalo River, checking out Flatiron Bluff is a must, and the nice folks of Harrison like to hang out close by. For the duration of the summertime months here at Buffalo River, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Buffalo River are in the 20's. A cool spot to pop by next to Buffalo River is Gray Bluff; a fine place to have a look at close by is Boomer Hollow.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.05989
Longitude: -93.13681

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0046
Longitude: -93.08081

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 7 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...

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...

Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison
13 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:
Buffalo River, Newton County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hasty to Carver)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Kyles to Pruitt)
Boulder Creek, Newton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek)
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum)
Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon)
Broadwater Hollow, Newton County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 0.25 miles long (Park Boundary to Cecil Creek)
Falls Branch, Newton County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass)
Sandy Springs Hollow, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Buffalo River, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles)
Long Branch, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo)
 Hotels Near Buffalo River:
Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison , 13 miles away
Westgate Emerald Pointe Resort, Hollister , 32 miles away
Windsor Inn, Branson , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River:
Hog Heaven RV Park and Cafe, Jasper, 5 miles away
Yanasochee Campground, Jasper, 6 miles away
Top Of The Mountain Park, Jasper, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Buffalo River:
Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton County , 13 miles away
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 17 miles away
Hideout Trail, Newton County , 17 miles away
Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 18 miles away
Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Buffalo River

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