• 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.

Road Closures

Erbie-Road

Compton to Erbie

Vehicular travel on 2.6 miles of Newton County Road 19 out of Compton, Ar between the Hideout Hollow Trailhead and Erbie is not recommended. The road has sustained significant damage from spring rains and is not maintained. Washouts have made sections very narrow and many rocks are exposed. Erbie may be accessed from various roads from AR State Hwy 7 north and south of the Pruitt river access.

 

Kyles Landing

The gravel road into Kyles Landing is very rough. High clearance and 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.

Did You Know?

Twilight on the Buffalo National River

Did you know that there are no dams found on the Buffalo National River. In fact, a number of people realized this and fought to keep the river untouched by dam builders. On March 1, 1972, Congress established Buffalo National River as the country's first national river.