• Canoeing on the Buffalo

    Buffalo

    National River Arkansas

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  • Buffalo National River Announce Limits in Vistor Services

    As Buffalo National River anticipates the beginning of another season of floaters, hikers, and other visitors, things have altered to an extent where many things perhaps taken for granted in the past will be absent or at least altered. More »

  • Road Construction

    CAUTION!! Road construction will begin in Boxley Valley on Monday, April 22, 2013. Parking areas for wildlife viewing will be installed to alleviate congestion and increase safety during high traffic periods. Construction may last 180 days. More »

Lodging

color photo of stone and board cabin constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps

Rustic cabin at Buffalo Point

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In the Lower District (South Maumee to Buffalo City), Buffalo Point Concession operates the only accommodations within the park boundary. Located at Buffalo Point, rustic cabins (CCC built circa 1939), the four unit lodge (also CCC constructed) and modern duplex cabins are available for rent. Rustic Cabins open from March 1st to November 22nd ; Modern Cabins and the Lodge are available year around. These rentals are very popular and may be reserved 18 months in advance. For more information and reservations, contact Buffalo Point Concession, 2261 Hwy. 268 E, Yellville, AR, 72687, or call (870) 449-6206. On the web at www.buffalopoint.net

Other cabins are available through the local canoe concessionaires and other local owners. Bed and breakfast, and motels are available in nearby towns. Check the Arkansas Tourism website at www.arkansas.com or local chambers of commerce sites for listings.

 

In addition, there are several developed and primitive campgrounds throughout the park and backcountry camping is permitted.

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Floater below Painted Bluff on the Buffalo National River

With 22 river access points over its nearly 100 miles of navigable waters, the Buffalo National River offers floating opportunities suitable for paddlers of all levels of experience. More...