Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Searcy County

Searcy county, Gilbert to Maumee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11.8 miles
  This section of Buffalo River is 11.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. If you're coming from Mountain Home it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so better not forget
    that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area
has a large number of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful Boston Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The natural beauty of Searcy County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Buffalo River regularly tend to be in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. High
 
temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Buffalo River. Near Buffalo River you find great sites like McKinney Hollow.
The high level of rain makes Buffalo River a relatively wet place; May is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is January.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.98879
Longitude: -92.7127

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0376
Longitude: -92.63581

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: LEAD HILL 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton
27 miles away
Stay at this Clinton, Arkansas hotel and enjoy convenient access to Greers Ferry Lake, Fairfield Bay and Branson, Missouri. Whether traveling through or staying for a getaway, the Best Western Hillsi...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home
28 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Tucked between Lake Norfork and Bull Shoals Lake, we are centrally located to some of the best fishing...

Super 8 Mountain Home, Mountain Home
28 miles away
* The Pride of Super 8 of Mountain Home is located near world class fishing areas, hiking areas and other outdoor recreation attractions in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. * Start your day with our ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Buffalo River.
 Whitewater Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Tyler Bend to Gilbert)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.9 miles long (Maumee to Buffalo Point)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Buffalo Point to Rush Landing)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Woolum to Tyler Bend)
Crooked Creek, Boone/ Marion County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 52 miles long (Harman to Highway 101)
Buffalo River, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class I(II) - 24.4 miles long (Rush Landing to Buffalo City)
Sulphur Creek, Searcy County , 17 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Southern Fork to Richland Creek)
Richland Creek, Searcy County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201)
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum)
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek)
 Hotels Near Buffalo River:
Best Western Hillside Inn, Clinton , 27 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 28 miles away
Super 8 Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 28 miles away
Hampton Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 28 miles away
Comfort Inn Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo Camping and Canoeing, Gilbert, 3 miles away
Hidden Hollow Campground, Yellville, 9 miles away
Lum's Mountain Guest Ranch, St. Joe, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 33 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Buffalo River:
Lost Mine Golf Course, Marshall , 6 miles away

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