Canoeing Buffalo River in Mid-June

My wife and I and 2 teen sons plan to canoe upper reaches of the Buffalo in mid-June. We are intermediate canoeists and have read everything official on the internet and two books, but still have questions about runnability and rapids, etc. If you have experiential knowledge with this river, I would appreciate a reply. Thanks!

Canoeing Buffalo River in Mid-June

My husband myself our 6-year old and two teen daughters

have canoed on the Buffalo River for the past three years.

We have fell in love with arkansas, mostly Jasper, it is wonderful. We hope you and your family have as much fun

as we have, it is an experence we hope you with always

remember as we have.

Hang on for the time of your lives,

Auntysheshe

Canoeing Buffalo River in Mid-June

I just got back from canoeing the Buffalo two days ago. I%26#39;m not exactly sure what you are asking, but we canoed 8 miles above Rush. I can%26#39;t remember where we put in (maybe hwy 65 bridge?). there were virtually no rapids. The river was slightly low, but nothing to worry about. There is one section of the Buffalo that has a very large waterfall (i%26#39;m sure you read about it).

I canoed the Mulberry river for the first time this year and I like it the most, it has some rapids and pools. A good mix of both.

You may want to go to www.arkansascanoeclub.com and ask some questions there. Let me know what specific questions you have, and I%26#39;ll help.

I have a couple questions about canoeing the Buffalo also:

For an inexperienced canoer, which section would be best? I have heard that the most scenic section is around Ponca, with 500-foot bluffs. Would this be ok for a first-timer? Thanks.

Also, a tip for Canoerev: call a couple of outfitters before you go. I have heard that the Upper Section is getting low NOW.

To JWR: For an inexperienced canoeist in mid summer on the Buffalo, you can%26#39;t beat Buffalo Point (the old State Park) to Rush. Water will be enough to carry you along, bluffs are plentiful and it%26#39;s such easy canoeing that it%26#39;s great for kids even in higher water. The takeout location - Rush - is an old ghost town with a few building remnants left which add some interest to the visit and there are some old mines you are not allowed in, of but can view entrances. It%26#39;s just a half day trip with picnic and swimming along the way.

I can tell you FOR SURE to bring some type of high-concentrate DEET bug repellent. AR in June is usually dry, and there are LOTS of TICKS and CHIGGERS. It is starting to get into the nineties, and is pretty humid right now.

The water table this year has been pretty low; of course, Spring is the best time for Buffalo canoeing. Summer is nice, too, just for a relaxing float in cool water. Overall, there is a BEAUTIFUL view along the River, great hiking trails, and well-kept grounds.

Have fun in AR--good luck!

If you are looking for a little more adventure on the water than the tranquil Buffalo, check out Big Piney Creek North of Russellville. It%26#39;s much easier to get to as well.

http://www.mooreoutdoors.com/

It%26#39;s really pretty dry here right now. Looks like the Buffalo may be your only option. You should have no problems navigating the Buffalo River this time of year.

You really need to schedule Arkansas canoeing trips in late Spring or very early summer when the creeks are still running. After late April it%26#39;s very much hit or miss on whether there%26#39;ll be enough water to float a canoe in most Arkansas creeks, but that%26#39;s why they%26#39;re so much fun when the creeks are full.

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