Float trips/Day Trip
Dillard's Ferry to White River (Buffalo City)
Photo: National Park Service · Public domain
- Miles
- 24.5
- Duration
- Full day / overnight
- District
- Lower
- Skill
- Beginner
A long Lower District run from the HWY 14 bridge at Dillard's Ferry all the way to the confluence with the White River at Buffalo City. Big, reliable water through the Lower Buffalo Wilderness — best as a leisurely overnight or a long day float.
Highlights
- •Lower Buffalo Wilderness
- •Rush ghost town
- •Confluence with the White River
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
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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
