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 reasonable drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. The Woolum to Tyler Bend stretch of Buffalo River in Searcy County is 15.3 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here.
    The river winds through the Boston Mountains and you get great scenery. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Searcy County and the water flowing gracefully
down Buffalo River beats anything. 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. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Woolum to Tyler Bend stretch is just one of them. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
What would a location like Buffalo River be without interesting nearby features like Cash Bend, and Rocky Hollow is positively a wonderful place to stop
 
at. All the water falling down from the sky makes Buffalo River a wet spot; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; January on the other hand is the driest.
So much cool stuff in the Boston Mountains, just fantastic. Don't leave Buffalo River without first checking out Red Bluff. Through the summertime months at Buffalo River temperatures are usually in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Buffalo River tend to be in the 20's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - 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. Enj...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, 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...

Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison
26 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, 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 Motel - Harrison Ar, Harrison , 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar, Harrison , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn Harrison, Harrison , 26 miles away
Brass Door Motel Gassville, Gassville , 29 miles away
Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo Camping and Canoeing, Gilbert, 7 miles away
Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, Yellville, 17 miles away
Ozark Safari Campground, Harrison, 20 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

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