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Buffalo River in March?

Posted on 10/28/23 at 3:05 pm
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
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Posted on 10/28/23 at 3:05 pm
I'm considering planning a trip to The Buffalo River in March to do some canoeing and hiking. I'm thinking March because that will work with my kids Spring Break. Is March too early? Also any suggestions on good outfitters? It looks like there is plenty to choose from.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50283 posts
Posted on 10/28/23 at 4:11 pm to
It can be very cold, but the water level will likely be good.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
14173 posts
Posted on 10/28/23 at 4:18 pm to
We went mid-April last year with the kids. The weather was perfect, but the water was a bit cold. Water levels were great for kayaking at that time of year. We used Buffalo Outdoor Center and kayaked from Ponca to Kyle's Landing in around 5 hours if I remember correctly. Zero complaints about using them as an outfitter.

We tent camped at Buffalo Point Campground. Woke up early, and drove to BOC outfitters. We gave them the car keys and hopped on a bus to the drop off point. They shuttled out car to the take out landing so that was super convenient.

Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
8826 posts
Posted on 10/28/23 at 7:36 pm to
Woods will look like winter but river could be great; depends entirely on rainfall.

The lack of crowds will be a win IMO.
Posted by Sixafan
Member since Aug 2023
669 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:50 am to
Ponca to Gilbert. 3-4 days. Apri-may. Tent on the beaches. Bring a pole for smallmouth. Climb some cliffs. But many people wrap their canoes around a rock so kids should be pretty experienced. But don’t go later than May. Too much portage and people. Trip of a lifetime.
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