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Buffalo National River

America's first National River (1972), a free-flowing, rain-driven Ozark river draining the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas. Flashy and seasonal in its upper reaches, near year-round floatable in its lower reaches. Managed by the National Park Service.

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Plan a Float on the Buffalo National River

148.3 miles Class I-II Buffalo National River

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USGS gauge readings, updated hourly. Pick a gauge near your put-in.

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Access points

Ordered upstream → downstream. Tap a stop to start a float plan from there.

Access points coming soon for this river.