Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Searcy County Searcy county, Woolum to Tyler Bend section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15.3 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Harrison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Arkansas and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Woolum to Tyler Bend stretch is just one of many. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Buffalo River in Arkansas is     15.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Boston Mountains scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warmest time of the year at Buffalo River temperatures are generally in the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in   the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while Buffalo River overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. Buffalo River gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is May; January is the month with the least moisture. Man, is there plenty of exciting stuff to do in the Boston Mountains. Red Bluff is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Buffalo River. Since you're here at Buffalo River why not check out Rocky Hollow, and Cash Bend is an attention-grabbing thing to catch a glimpse of if you're here. Buffalo River, Woolum to Tyler Bend road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 15.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.97019 Longitude: -92.8865 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.98929 Longitude: -92.76081 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: HARRISON FAA AP 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison 26 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.... Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison 26 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... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison 26 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...   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. 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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: Buffalo River, Searcy County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Tyler Bend to Gilbert) Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 8 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek) Richland Creek, Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) Buffalo River, Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11.8 miles long (Gilbert to Maumee) Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) Big Devil's Fork, Newton County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground)   Hotels Near Buffalo River: Super 8 Harrison AR, Harrison , 26 miles away Harrison-Days Inn, Harrison , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRISON, Harrison , 26 miles away Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison , 26 miles away Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River: Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 3 miles away Buffalo Camping and Canoeing, Gilbert, 7 miles away Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, Yellville, 17 miles away   Trails Near Buffalo River: Hideout Trail, Newton County , 17 miles away Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Buffalo River: Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Buffalo River: Lost Mine Golf Course, Marshall , 5 miles away