- Miles
- 9
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- District
- Middle
- Skill
- Beginner
A quiet Middle District day float from the remote Baker Ford access down to Grinder's Ferry at the HWY 65 bridge. Steady water, tall bluffs, and uncrowded gravel bars make this a peaceful alternative to the busier Tyler Bend stretches.
Highlights
- •Remote put-in at Baker Ford
- •Quiet Middle District bluffs
- •Take out at the HWY 65 bridge
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
