Access to the national river is open all year.
Some facilities may be closed or have limited operating hours during the winter months. Please call in advance to be sure the facility is open.
VISITOR CENTER
Tyler Bend Visitor Center is open all year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Hours of operation are 8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesdays through Sundays, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Mondays. The visitor center may occasionally be closed for 1/2 hour at lunch time. Phone (870) 439-2502.
RANGER STATIONS
Buffalo Point Ranger Station is open all year, but closed on federal holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Operating days and hours may vary during winter months. Please call in advance to be sure the station is open. Phone (870) 449-4311.
Pruitt Ranger Station is open during the busy season from March through September. Operating days and hours may vary. Please call in advance to be sure the station is open. Phone (870) 446-5373.