• Canoeing on the Buffalo

    Buffalo

    National River Arkansas

  • Fire Restrictions

    Due to the extreme dry weather event and in concert with county burn bans, Buffalo National River is issuing restrictions on the use of fires and smoking within the park. Fires are permitted in fire grates and grills only.

Flood Update - May 7

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Date: May 7, 2011
Contact: Keith Jefferson, 870-365-2746

 As of 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon May 7, 2011 –Crews are working on assessments of damages and flood recovery. Ongoing work includes repairs to roads, launches, campgrounds and facilities. Assessments continue on trails, and park natural and cultural resources. The following areas remain closed for the safety of our park visitors, neighbors and employees.

Lost Valley – CLOSED at hwy 43, Erbie Horse Camp and Caver Camp – CLOSED, Mount Hersey – CLOSED, Gilbert – 4 WD only, Spring Creek – CLOSED, Rush – CLOSED, Buffalo Point Launch – CLOSED, Buffalo Point Campground - sites 27, 47, 48, 49 – CLOSED

Trails assessments are ongoing, and many trails have experienced moderate to severe damage. Water crossings may be hazardous or washed out. Until trails assessments are complete, visitors should use extreme caution on all trails and should consider using an alternate route to avoid water crossings and damaged areas.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on recovery from the floods of this past week.  

For current and changing information please call:  

Recorded Information: 870-365-2700 ext 503
Emergency Dispatch:  888-692-1162

Did You Know?

Unknown children on porch of the William Villines house.

Did you know that Buffalo National River preserves many pioneer homesteads ranging from the 1840s to the 1930s? These structures document the struggles and lifeways of people that carved a living out of the lush forests of the Buffalo River region.