- Miles
- 23.9
- Duration
- 2 days
- District
- Upper
- Skill
- Intermediate
Two days through the most photographed water in Arkansas. Camp on a gravel bar near Erbie, hike up to Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, and wake up to mist on the bluffs before paddling out to Pruitt.
Highlights
- •Hemmed-In Hollow Falls
- •Erbie historic area
- •Gravel bar camping
Current conditions · Upper district
Too lowLow flow (54 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 Ponca · all gauges
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Outfitters that service this float
Local outfitters offering rentals and shuttles for the Upper District.
- Buffalo Outdoor Center
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles, cabins, guided trips
4699 AR-43, Ponca, AR 72670
- Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging
Canoe & kayak rentals, shuttles, lodging
AR-43, Ponca, AR 72670
- Buffalo River Canoes
Canoe & kayak rentals, shuttles, riverside camping
HC 70 Box 136 B, Jasper, AR 72641
- Rio Buffalo Outfitter
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles
10039 AR-74 W, Jasper, AR 72641
