@501BBQГод назад +1
Awesome video. Fixing to overnight this next week! Glad I found your channel. Subscribed and Enjoying your videos. Maybe we will see you on the river!
@AROwnBackyard Год назад
@501 BBQ thank you! I appreciate the comment and the sub! We'll be on the lower Buffalo again this weekend, just not sure which section yet. If you see me on the river, say hello!!!
@dirtdauberadventuresГод назад +1
Looked like a good time.
@AROwnBackyard Год назад +1
It was! Except for the swarm of bugs on our campsite! lol
@chuckspearman833Год назад +1
Awesome Video!
I’m planing an over night Float trip with my Trail Life Troop. Are you able to send a pin drop where you wanted to at min 14:34. It look like a sweet place to camp.
Do you think at July 23rd would have Good Current?@AROwnBackyard Год назад
@Chuck Spearman Thank you! That was definitely THE place to camp on this float. I should have dropped a pin there. The best I can tell, I THINK it was right here, across from Devil's Tea Table - 36.081873, -92.543255.
As for July 23rd flow....it might have good current if there is recent rain. It is often floatable at that time, but maybe not with good current. Be sure to check the river levels. You'll want at least 3.5 feet on the Hwy 14 gauge to have GOOD current. (we did it at 5.5 ft on the gauge). If you're not sure, call Crocket's Canoe Rental and see what they say.
@WholeOtherLevelOutdoorsГод назад +1
Nice trip!
We did Rush - to White River (Riley’s) last year and it was pretty awesome. Elephant rock is pretty sweet.
Long float. We planned for two nights but turned it into one night. Great fishing and some wildlife you don’t normally see. Only saw two other paddlers.
What’s up with not being able to camp near Dillards or Buffalo point? I’m guessing bc it’s public access areas.@AROwnBackyard Год назад +1
Yeah, it's an NPS rule that you can't camp on the river within 1/2 mile of an NPS campground. I guess it's to not disturb the people that paid for camp sites?? idk. Wild Bill's told us it applies to the Dillards Ferry Bridge too, but I couldn't find anything saying that. www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm
Rush to Buff Point is on my list for next Spring. I'm looking forward to doing that section. I've heard the smallmouth fishing is world-class!@WholeOtherLevelOutdoorsГод назад +1
@@AROwnBackyard the fishing was great down through there.
Keep in mind, transitioning from Buffalo river to white river can be tricky . A . The water temps are way cooler and the current is different and probably stronger on any given day.
Like I said, we went to Riley’s so we had to go straight across and white was rolling lol.
Buffalo points down stream from Riley’s I believe so that will be a lil easier I’d guess.
You probably know all this :-)@AROwnBackyard Год назад +1
Well I've never done it, but I've heard that you have to hit the left side and really paddle hard across that current to hit Buffalo Point. I definitely appreciate the tips!
@WholeOtherLevelOutdoorsГод назад +1
@@AROwnBackyard it’s like the Buffalo current just hits a wall and stops and immediately shifts to the whites current, total opposite direction. I went first in our group and sort of didn’t know what I was doing . It whipped me into the current and nearly flipped me then I was able to point or angle down stream at an angle and get across a lil ways down stream. We all made it but it was a lil tricky. We definitely made sure we had everything secure and had vest on.
I was fearing flipping, hitting that cold water, then fighting the river to rescue self and yak. 😂 🧐@AROwnBackyard Год назад
haha, well thanks for the warning, cuz I didn't know it was quite like that! That's a good thing to know before I go!
@sherryrorieГод назад +1
When did u do this float? We are floating tomorrow but the water levels look lower than what you had.
@AROwnBackyard Год назад +1
This was an early June float. It is much lower now
@mackjenkins7721Год назад +1
Man that was a good video man. I can tell it was a fun day on the water man. The water flow was moving pretty good I could tell you didn't have to paddle at all just steer while drinking a nice cold 🍺 one on the water man that is the best lazy float you could ever have on the water. Look like you had a nice campsite too besides the unwanted bugs. That's awesome that you had nice warm weather today instead of it being cloudy , cold , and rainy. I like your Crocs sandals you were wearing man. I hear they are very very comfortable to wear for kayaking. Do those sandals hold any rock in them? I would like to get me a pair but I can't find my sz. I have to kayak Barefooted 👣style because i have big very very extremely wide feet sz15 6E wide with very chubby fat wide toes that are equally straight across making my foot very very wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrew shoes , socks , & boots when i was 18 years old & flip flops is the only footwear that will barely and i mean barely fit my foot because of my toes being wider than the flip flops straps. I was supposed to take my family ( wife , 6th boys , granddaughter , daughter-in-law ) on a kayak camping trip on the Buffalo River back in July but I twisted my foot really bad. They thought it was broke but it turn out to be just twisted really bad. It took longer for my foot to heal because they did not have a foot brace for a very extremely wide foot that is 6 1/2 inches wide. The doctor said they've never seen a foot this extremely wide with very fat wide toes that are evenly straight across. This was a good video man thank you for sharing this.
@AROwnBackyard Год назад
Thanks Mack, I'm glad you liked the video! I appreciate the feedback. Yes, the Crocs get some pebbles in them sometimes, but they shake out pretty easily.
FAQs
How long does it take to float the Buffalo river? ›
With average river conditions, you can generally factor a speed of about 2 mph, which equals around 4 to 6 hours of paddling time for the typical 8- to 10-mile float trip.
What is the best section of the Buffalo River to float? ›The river is usually described in three parts: the upper, middle and lower sections. The best months for the upper section are April and May. For June and July, start your float in the middle section for better water flow. If you want to float the whole thing, plan your trip in late spring for the best experience.
Where does the Buffalo River meet the White River in Arkansas? ›Buffalo City – is located outside the National River at the junction of the Buffalo River with its parent the White River. Buffalo City is located off the US 62–412 in Mountain Home on Arkansas Highway 162, about 12 miles from Mountain Home.
How long does it take to float 7 miles? ›In ideal conditions, the trip normally takes about 2 hours in a canoe or kayak, about 4 hours in a raft, and about 6-7 hours in a tube.
Can you drink beer on the Buffalo River? ›Alcohol possession and use is permitted within the park in accordance with Arkansas state laws, including age restrictions and open container regulations. All glass containers are prohibited within 100 feet of any waterway in the park. No alcohol possession or use is permitted in any government building.
What is the prettiest part of the Buffalo River? ›Ponca to Kyle's Landing
Discover why this is our most popular Buffalo National River canoe trip and, without a doubt, the river's most scenic.
If you're looking for a combination of some of the best rapids (Class I and II) and striking scenery along this river, the 10-mile stretch from Ponca to Kyles Landing is often a good choice for a spring trip for boaters with some experience—or those who don't mind the risk of a possible dunking.
Is the Buffalo River safe to float? ›The National Park Service rates the Buffalo National River as a Class I/II river, which by common river rating standards means the river is suitable for most any paddling skill level.
Where to put in on Buffalo River? ›Put in is at the Kyles Landing access located off of Highway 74 between Jasper and Ponca. Access road is unpaved. Kyles Landing put in is 24.2 miles from the Gateway City to the Buffalo River, Harrison, AR.
Can you swim in Buffalo River? ›Water is the primary resource of the park - without it there would be no Buffalo National River. Most recreation on or in the water is safe, but there may be hazards to consider before you float or swim. The river level rises and falls so make sure that you have the skills required for the current water level.
Can you tube float the Buffalo River? ›
Buffalo River Float Service offers canoe, kayak, tube, and raft rentals, shuttle services, and guide services on the Buffalo National River & Crooked Creek. We service the lower portions of the Buffalo River which is floatable all year long. Our float trips range from half-day trips to 14-day trips.
Why is it called Buffalo River? ›The origin of the name doubtless stemmed from the common occurrence of the American bison in the vicinity of the Buffalo. Until around 1820, the animal thrived along the northern and western portions of the Arkansas Territory.
Why is the Buffalo River special? ›America's First National River
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states.
The river bottom is contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and metals.
How long does it take for a body to float up from a river? ›The putrefaction of flesh produces gases, primarily in the chest and gut, that inflate a corpse like a balloon. In warm, shallow water, decomposition works quickly, surfacing a corpse within two or three days. But cold water slows decay, and people who drown in deep lakes, 30 metres or below, may never surface.
Is the Buffalo River safe to swim in? ›Brown water after a rain is fine for paddling, but you should think twice about swimming.
How long would it take to float down the Yukon River? ›The most common canoeing route is from Whitehorse to Dawson City. It's a 715-kilometre trip that includes a crossing of Lake Laberge, and usually takes around two weeks.