#lowerBuffaloFloat
Floating Maumee to Dillard’s Ferry on the Buffalo River
Maumee to Dillard’s Ferry is one of the easiest and most relaxing day floats on the Lower Buffalo River. It starts at South Maumee and ends at the Hwy 14 Bridge at Dillard’s Ferry, giving paddlers 9.3 miles of calm water, gentle shoals, and classic Buffalo River scenery. This is a great float for kids, beginners, or anyone who wants a laid-back day on the water. There are a few shoals along the way, but nothing I would call a rapid. If you want a peaceful Buffalo River float without committing to an overnight trip, this is a really good option. The Lower Buffalo has a different feel than the more dramatic upper sections near Ponca and Jasper, but that is part of what makes it so enjoyable. It is less intense, usually less technical, and often floatable later into the season. So...
Floating Rush Landing to the White on the Buffalo River
The Buffalo National River offers a unique wilderness experience for millions of hikers and paddlers every year. This natural playground of the Ozarks attracts visitors from all over to experience the thrill and beauty of its many scenic floats. But for those seeking ultimate tranquility, solitude and stunning scenery, the Lower Buffalo Wilderness offers a true escape. Floating Rush Landing to the White on the Buffalo River is a 25-mile float that delves into the heart of the Ozarks. This remote stretch of the river provides a glimpse of a world mostly untouched by civilization. Floating Rush Landing to the White on the Buffalo River has been on my adventure to-do list for years. After bad weather spoiled our plans for this float in 2023, my buddies and I were determined to try again. With...
Maumee to Rush on the Buffalo River – An Overnight Float
One of my favorite ways to experience the rivers in Arkansas is with an overnight float trip. I’ve done several of these, and my most recent overnighter was South Maumee to Rush on the Buffalo River. All of the lands bordering the Buffalo River are public lands owned by the National Park Service. This makes the Buffalo one of the few rivers in Arkansas where you can camp almost anywhere along the entire river. Maumee to Rush is located on the lower Buffalo, making it floatable – usually – well into July. I love overnight floats because I don’t have to worry about the campgrounds filling up or trying to find a site. I don’t have to worry about getting off the river at a certain time to catch a shuttle. And when I do come off the river I don’t have to driv...
