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This Adventure is NOT suggested when the water on the river is high. Please use caution as the river levels can rise quickly.
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Camp along the Buffalo National River
Spending a day hiking, camping and floating on the buffalo river is always a memorable one. Some of my favorite days and memories have taken place here.
Camp along the Buffalo National River
On our first night camping here we endured a pretty good rainstorm, but the second night it was completely clear and the stars were unbelievable!
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Hike to Steel Creek Overlook
This hike begins at the popular Steel Creek Campground area along the Buffalo National River just outside of Ponca, Arkansas.  You can park anywhere in the grass just to the left where the pavement turns into gravel at the bottom of the hillside.  To reach the trailhead simply walk back up the road a little ways and you will see a BRT (Buffalo River Trail) trail marker on your left.  Simply hop...
Camp along the Buffalo National River via Steel Creek
The Buffalo National River was declared America’s first National River in 1972. Since then, and even before, it has been an Arkansas favorite for camping and canoeing.  For this trip we drove out to the Steel Creek Campground, near Ponca, AR, and started our trek from there. Camping is allowed anywhere along the river that is at least, "half a mile" from an established trail or campground. Thi...
Hike the Buffalo River Trail (Ponca to Steel Creek)
Start this adventure by crossing the Ponca Low Water Bridge over the beautiful Buffalo National River and proceed up the path till you reach the trail sign on the other side.  You have the option of going either right or left at this point, follow the sign to the left and you will see a gate (simply there to keep motor vehicles off of the trail).  Follow the trail around the gate underneath the...
Paddle the Buffalo National River: Ponca to Kyle's Landing
Put in at the Ponca Bridge, or Steel Creek if the water is too low, for the most scenic float in Arkansas. Paddle surrounded by 3-400 foot bluffs, and through slightly challenging water here and there. Great float for kids as there are plenty of swimming holes.I've done this with my own elementary age kids and camped overnight in faster water, and in moderate water have taken an entire 4th grad...
Backpacking Along the Buffalo River
Park at the Centerpoint Trailhead and follow the Centerpoint trail as it heads about 3 miles downhill towards Big Bluff. You’ll know you’ve reached the trail junction for Big Bluff when you come to a clearing that has a large firepit in the middle and a small unmaintained trail heading off to the right. Take this trail and follow it along Big Bluff.Stay on the trail as it follows the edge of th...
Centerpoint to Goat Trail
Centerpoint to Goat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Arkansas.