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Buffalo National River
Protected
by act of Congress in 1972 as the United States first federally protected
river, the
Buffalo River is one of the few remaining
unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states offering both
swift-running and placid stretches. Situated in the Ozarks Mountains, 135
miles of its approximate 150 mile length is in the boundaries of the
National River. The river begins as a trickle in the Boston Mountains above
the park boundary, where it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service as
National Wild and Scenic River. The Buffalo is a tributary of the White
River and the National River preserve is home to Arkansas' only elk herd.
One of the biggest attractions in this wilderness is Hemmed-in-Hollow, the
tallest waterfall between the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains.
There are over 100 miles of maintained trails in the park with several trails open both to horse and hiking use. Several trails are suitable for backpacking, including the 37 mile Buffalo River Trail. The eastern end of the Ozarks Highlands Trail begins at Woolum.
The very best way to see the park, of course, is on the river, canoe, kayak, john boat or raft.
Thirteen campgrounds are accessible by car—12 open on a first-come, first-served basis with some campsites by reservation through ReserveUSA in Buffalo Point Campground.
Links to Buffalo National River
US Geological Survey (USGS)