Arkansas whitewater - Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Marion County

Marion county, Rush Landing to Buffalo City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     24.4 miles
  The scenic beauty of Arkansas and the water flowing gracefully down Buffalo River make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Mountain Home, there's a road map further down the page with more info on 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 sleeping bag. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This river system is full
    of great paddling sections, the Rush Landing to Buffalo City section is just one of them. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Rush Landing to Buffalo City section of Buffalo River in Arkansas is 24.4 miles
long and is a class I(II) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the Boston Mountains is great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime, highs ordinarily
 
are in the 90's at Buffalo River, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are generally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Buffalo River are in the 20's. If you want to take a look at some interesting stuff, take a look at Crystal Point.
Buffalo River is a rather wet place frequently with a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is May while January is usually the driest month.

Buffalo River, Rush Landing to Buffalo City road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 24.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.12469
Longitude: -92.5478

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.16579
Longitude: -92.4367

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Current weather conditions at Buffalo River, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: YELLVILLE 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Brass Door Motel Gassville, Gassville
8 miles away
This newly renovated property is conveniently located along Highway 62/412. The Brass Door Motel, a Magnuson Hotels Affiliate, is located near Bull Shoals Lake and just minutes from White River fishi...

Executive Inn of Mountain Home, Mountain Home
13 miles away
Located on Highway 62. Newly remodeled with many new improvements. Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains with three beautiful rivers, and two enormous lakes, natural beauty and outdoor activities ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home
14 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...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Mountain Home, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mountain Home, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Buffalo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Buffalo River.
 Whitewater Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo River, Marion County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Buffalo Point to Rush Landing)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.9 miles long (Maumee to Buffalo Point)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11.8 miles long (Gilbert to Maumee)
Crooked Creek, Boone/ Marion County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 52 miles long (Harman to Highway 101)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 5.6 miles long (Tyler Bend to Gilbert)
Meadow Creek, Stone County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 6.3 miles long (CR 1 to CR 3)
North Sylamore Creek, Stone County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (Barkshed to Allison)
Buffalo River, Searcy County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Woolum to Tyler Bend)
Little Red River - Middle Fork, Searcy Van Buren Stone County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 22 miles long (Lydalusk to Shirley)
Little Red River - Archey's Fork, Pope Van Buren County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Morris Road Bridge to US 65)
 Ski Areas Near Buffalo River:
Hidden Valley, Missouri , 184 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Buffalo River:
Brass Door Motel Gassville, Gassville , 8 miles away
Executive Inn of Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Home, Mountain Home , 14 miles away
Mountain Home Super 8 Motel, Mountain Home , 14 miles away
Best Western Carriage Inn, Mountain Home , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buffalo River:
Gene's Trout Fishing Resort, Mountain Home, 7 miles away
White River Campgrounds, Cotter, 8 miles away
Cedar Hollow RV Park, Flippin, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Buffalo River:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 43 miles away

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