- Miles
- 15
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- District
- Lower
- Skill
- Beginner
A classic Lower District day float from the HWY 14 bridge at Dillard's Ferry past Buffalo Point and on to the historic Rush take-out. Reliable summer water, tall bluffs, and good gravel bars throughout.
Highlights
- •Buffalo Point bluffs
- •Rush historic district
- •Reliable summer floating
Current conditions · Lower district
LowMarginal — 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 Harriet · all gauges
River alerts
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No spam, no newsletter. One short message when the river hits go, plus a high-water warning if it spikes.
Outfitters that service this float
Local outfitters offering rentals and shuttles for the Lower District.
- Dirst Canoe Rental
Canoe & kayak rentals, shuttles, cabins
558 AR-268, Yellville, AR 72687
- Wild Bill's Outfitter
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles, lodging
23 Hwy 268 E, Yellville, AR 72687
- Buffalo River Float Service
Canoe & kayak rentals, shuttles
11637 AR-14, Yellville, AR 72687
