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Buffalo River recommendations
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:34 pm
A buddy of mine wants to go camping, canoeing, rafting, etc., for his 30th birthday coming up in April. We had both been to Ocoee River in TN and loved it. I'm trying to get him to break away from something we have both done and head up to Buffalo River.
Any recommendations on campsites, rafting guides, areas with good rapids, and places to see?
Both are about a 8-9 hour drive. I feel like Buffalo River would be more scenic and maybe a little better with the trails and rapids.
The other option is to go float Guadalupe River and get trashed in Austin.
Thoughts?
TIA.
Any recommendations on campsites, rafting guides, areas with good rapids, and places to see?
Both are about a 8-9 hour drive. I feel like Buffalo River would be more scenic and maybe a little better with the trails and rapids.
The other option is to go float Guadalupe River and get trashed in Austin.
Thoughts?
TIA.
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Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:36 pm to Sobchak
Hit the buff on a 2 day float.
Hit Hawksbill Crag on a hike (sober)
Hit Hawksbill Crag on a hike (sober)
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:37 pm to Sobchak
Buffalo in MS?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:39 pm to Road Tiger
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Buffalo in MS?
Arkansas, I'm guessing.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:41 pm to Clyde Tipton
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Arkansas, I'm guessing.
Oh ok I was wondering
The Buffalo River in MS is not deep enough to float.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:49 pm to Sobchak
I go every April to the Buffalo River in TN... I take it that's not the one you're talking about... Have yet to go to the one in AR, but am interested...
The Guadalupe with a side trip to Austin or New Braunfels/Gruene for a night...
I'm trying to plan a trip with some friends to the Devils River in South TX this year. You may want to look at that, too. I think its pretty wild and scenic.
The Guadalupe with a side trip to Austin or New Braunfels/Gruene for a night...
I'm trying to plan a trip with some friends to the Devils River in South TX this year. You may want to look at that, too. I think its pretty wild and scenic.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:51 pm to Sobchak
I liked launching at Ponca, but there weren't many rapids. Beautiful. Bring a very small crawfish shaped rebel crankbait. Actually, bring a bunch.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:54 pm to Sobchak
quote:
maybe a little better with the trails and rapids
Don't look for too much as far as rapids go.
Rarely makes it to Class II.
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The National Park Service states in its publication “Currents” that the Buffalo National River is viewed as a Class I river, which is generally accepted as the least difficult river rating. However, our section can move into the Class II rating in times of high water.
https://www.buffaloriver.com/before-you-float/
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:58 pm to Shexter
Yeah, very little rapids unless you hit the river following a flood. We use to do 3 days on the river at the end of March, and while it may be cold, we caught some great rapids one year. It doesn't take long to do 20 plus miles when that thing is moving, but generally it will take a few days if you take your time and do more drinking than paddling. We always used the outfit that's located at the little motel in Jasper. Cant remember their name though.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 2:35 pm to Sobchak
Interested in this too. Want to get away before dental school starts and I have no life. Was thinking buffalo River float
Posted on 1/14/15 at 3:04 pm to suga pudin
Personally, I'd go to Canon City, CO and raft the Arkansas River. Class IV and V rapids, FTW 
River Runners is the company we used. Great people
If my 110 lb. wife did it, you can too!
River Runners is the company we used. Great people
If my 110 lb. wife did it, you can too!
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:10 pm to Sobchak
Been many times and always used Wild Bills on the lower end of the river. Tell them how many days and let the water dictate your plan. Lower the river the shorter you will want to go.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:33 pm to Sobchak
Wild Bill Outfitters in Yellville. Put in at Hwy 14 bridge and pull out at Buffalo City on the White River. Awesome trip!
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:55 pm to jorconalx
Flatwoods Canoe base...
They drop you off and pick you up. The 15 mile 2 day trip will be fun. I went in October of 2012 and had a blast.
Remember to bring all essentials.
If you are going with any girls do the 1 day trip unless they absolutely love the outdoors
They drop you off and pick you up. The 15 mile 2 day trip will be fun. I went in October of 2012 and had a blast.
Remember to bring all essentials.
If you are going with any girls do the 1 day trip unless they absolutely love the outdoors
Posted on 1/14/15 at 9:27 pm to Sobchak
Launch in April or early May at the low water bridge at Ponca. Awesome float trip.
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