- Miles
- 9.5
- Duration
- 5–7 hours
- District
- Upper
- Skill
- Beginner
A scenic Upper District day float from the historic Erbie area down to Pruitt. Tall bluffs, easy water, and good gravel bars — a great alternative when Ponca is running low.
Highlights
- •Erbie historic area
- •Quiet bluff scenery
- •Reliable spring water
Current conditions · Upper district
Too low3.20ft
36 cfs
Low flow (36 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 at Pruitt · all gauges
River alerts
Get a text or email when the Ponca section drops below or above floatable levels
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 Upper District.
- Rio Buffalo Outfitter
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles
10039 AR-74 W, Jasper, AR 72641
