- Miles
- 18
- Duration
- 8–10 hours
- District
- Middle
- Skill
- Beginner
A long Middle District day float from the remote Baker Ford access all the way down to the historic town of Gilbert. Steady, reliable summer water and quiet bluffs throughout — best as a full-day push or an easy overnight with a gravel-bar camp.
Highlights
- •Remote put-in at Baker Ford
- •Quiet Middle District bluffs
- •Take out in historic Gilbert
Current conditions · Middle district
Too lowLow flow (53 cfs) — expect lots of dragging through shoals.
Heads up: water is on the low side for this run. Expect dragging in shallow shoals — consider a shorter trip or wait for rain.
Source: Buffalo River near St. Joe · all gauges
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Outfitters that service this float
Local outfitters offering rentals and shuttles for the Middle District.
- Buffalo River Outfitters
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles, cabins
9664 N Hwy 65, St. Joe, AR 72675
