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Buffalo River Paddle Trip
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:03 pm
Anyone been? Plan on going late June for a three night, four day paddle from Ponca to Carver.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:05 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
You know how to squeal like a pig baw?
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:06 pm to OldmanBeasley
Experiencing the local customs is an important part of every trip
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:09 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
There was just a thread on this topic on the outdoor board I believe. I’ll see if I can find it.
Here it is.
Here it is.
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:16 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
I’ve been twice. Great trip.
A little too, bring one ice chest filled with ice. Only open it in the morning to ice down your drinks for the day. Keep it closed the rest of the day.
A little too, bring one ice chest filled with ice. Only open it in the morning to ice down your drinks for the day. Keep it closed the rest of the day.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:17 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
That may be a little late for the best river levels. I tried that once during the summer and there were some areas where we had to portage the canoes due to low water.
April is a prime month to do that float.
April is a prime month to do that float.
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:18 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Late June is getting late. Better hope for lots of rain leading up to the trip. We used to go over Memorial Day weekend for 5-6 years and there were a lot of years when the river would be too low and you had to drag canoes till you got to the next deep hole.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:19 pm to tonydtigr
About to post the same thing. Might ask the outfitters about that timeframe. Obviously it could rain a few days before your trip; but then you might end up tangled in a tree like I was due to current.
You’ll have a blast.
You’ll have a blast.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:24 pm to tonydtigr
No canoes for us. Two Jackson Kayaks that should be able to handle more shallow water that a canoe can not. Late June is not set in stone. May have to bump it up and go earlier
What about places to stay the night before we get on the river?
What about places to stay the night before we get on the river?
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:50 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
I went on that same exact trip. It was a lot of fun but I didn’t notice that part of the packing itenary was that we were told to bring a paddle :/
It turned into more of just a float trip, but still a nice time.
It turned into more of just a float trip, but still a nice time.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:54 pm to 225Tyga
My wife is coming with me and I'm not sure she understands what we're about to do. She likes her leisurely lake trips.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:57 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Great trip. We lived in Mt Home for 3 years and floated the Buffalo at least once a year. If there has been adequate rainfall, the trip will be a good one. Look at Harrison for an overnight stay before starting the trip. If you are using a canoe service to carry you up river from the take out point, ask them. Like others I would say June is late in the float season for the upper part of the river.
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 9:59 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
You won’t be starting at Ponca in late June. You would have to be real lucky. By late June, generally the furthest upstream you can start is at Gilbert. And even then there will be a lot of dragging and getting out and walking the canoe.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:05 pm to gumbeaux
I appreciate yours and others advice. We're used to trips in WNC were water levels aren't an issue. You just go whenever you feel like it. I'll call some of the outfitters tomorrow and see what they recommend.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 10:07 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Posted on 4/2/19 at 11:16 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
I've done the Buffalo in Ponca during the spring several times, although it's been about ten years since I last canoed it. It's a blast. There are a lot of rapids during the spring, and the higher the water level is the rougher the trip. I went once when the water levels were extremely high and that was crazy. As someone mentioned already, take an ice chest just for ice. Also, if you are coming from Louisiana, don't drive past Little Rock without buying your beer and/or alcohol. It's pretty much dry counties past there. If you're in Ponca and you run out of beer you have to drive to Missouri to get more. Where we used to put in there is a small water fall right at the beginning and I can't tell you how many people I've seen flip their canoe there, so watch out for that. Once you get going a ways you see less and less rapids and that is when you can have a more leisurely ride. It's a really beautiful canoe trip. The fire flies at night are absolutely amazing. I've never seen so many as I've seen there.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 11:22 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
When I was a child, I took several trips to the Buffalo with my Dad, Pop (grandfather), and friends. We would canoe down the river for a few days, camping out for two nights along the way.
Those are precious, cherished memories now.
I’m so thankful that my Dad and Pop did it.
Those are precious, cherished memories now.
I’m so thankful that my Dad and Pop did it.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 11:24 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
I’ve done it. It was a blast. Canoe camped for 4 days/3 nights with my girlfriend in college and hauled it up there from Mandeville on the top of an Isuzu Rodeo. I’ll never forget it. Biggest pile of shite SUV ever put into production.
Each turn down the river is better than the next. We loaded up where the Buffalo and White Rivers meet, with Riley’s outfitter I think.
Do it. I’ve always wanted to go back.
Each turn down the river is better than the next. We loaded up where the Buffalo and White Rivers meet, with Riley’s outfitter I think.
Do it. I’ve always wanted to go back.
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