re: Buffalo River Paddle Trip

Mid to late June from Gilbert is usually fine. Minimal drag. Source: I do this trip annually about the same time of year.

April/early May is the best time for Upper Buffalo kayaking. That's the most spectacular part of the river as far as scenery and waterfalls. You'd need a lucky rain to do it in June. When that happens, locals will take a mid-week day off work to get at it.