Buffalo River (Arkansas), Saint Joe (07056000)

StateArkansasLatestPoor (21 cfs)
RiverBuffalo RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2024-10-04 12:45 (1 hour ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)4361
Discharge21 cfs (median: 61 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High2000951
Height2.71 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)363
TrendSteady (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low120127
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)31

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Trips for Buffalo River (Arkansas), Saint Joe (07056000)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2015-06-27 Tyler Bend Gilbert Total trip distance: 5.6 miles5.6 Good 2470 7.41 None NoneNone Beaver, Laura
Seever, Mike
Seever, Natalie
Beaver, Laura; Seever, Mike; Seever, Natalie
This trip was reported by Natalie null. She stated that they didn't drag anywhere and took the trip in about 3 hours, half of the estimate given to them.This trip was reported by Natalie null. She stated that they didn't drag anywhere and took the trip in about 3 hours, half of the estimate given to them. USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 2470
Height: 7.41
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 2470<br />Height: 7.41
Source: SeeverSource: Seever
Click for details2021-05-15 Baker Ford Gilbert Total trip distance: 9.7 miles9.7 Good 1160 5.60 None NoneNone Feistner
Osborn
Feistner; Osborn
Water was absolutely perfect for floating. We put in around 10 and took out around 3. River was moderately crowded for a Friday. The agents checked some boats for life vests prior to putting in a Baker. Also, several pickups that were non-4WD got stuck on the gravel bar at Gilbert. I ended up having to pull one out that was blocking the main drive area. Based on that, 2WD vehicles should park with care at the take out location.Water was absolutely perfect for floating. We put in around 10 and took out around 3.
River was moderately crowded for a Friday. The agents checked some boats for life vests prior to putting in a Baker. Also, several pickups that were non-4WD got stuck on the gravel bar at Gilbert. I ended up having to pull one out that was blocking the main drive area. Based on that, 2WD vehicles should park with care at the take out location. USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 1160
Height: 5.60
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 1160<br />Height: 5.60
Source: FeistnerSource: Feistner
Click for details2022-06-05 Woolum (A) Tyler Bend (B) Total trip distance: 138.8 miles20.0 Good 873 4.96 None NoneNone Tuner, SkipTuner, Skip Day 4 of 9. Camped at river mile 94.5.Day 4 of 9. Camped at river mile 94.5. USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 873
Height: 4.96
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 873<br />Height: 4.96
Source: TurnerSource: Turner
Click for details2022-06-06 Tyler Bend (B) Maumee North (A) Total trip distance: 138.8 miles14.7 Good 778 4.81 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip Day 5 of 9. Camped at river mile 107.5.Day 5 of 9. Camped at river mile 107.5. USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 778
Height: 4.81
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 778<br />Height: 4.81
Source: TurnerSource: Turner
Click for details2010-10-09 Carver Mount Hersey Total trip distance: 15.3 miles6.8 Low 57 3.79 Great SMB
RB
LSF
BLG
SMB, RB, LSF, BLG
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 57
Height: 3.79
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 57<br />Height: 3.79
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2010-10-10 Mount Hersey Woolum Total trip distance: 15.3 miles8.5 Low 55 3.78 Great SMB
RB
LSF
BLG
SMB, RB, LSF, BLG
Fillmore, Brent
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Ligon, Day
Ligon, Elicia
Ligon, Elseya
Fillmore, Brent; Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca; Ligon, Day; Ligon, Elicia; Ligon, Elseya
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 55
Height: 3.78
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 55<br />Height: 3.78
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-12 Red Bluff Little Rocky Creek Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low 47 3.49 Great SMB
RB
LSF
SMB, RB, LSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 47
Height: 3.49
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 47<br />Height: 3.49
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-13 Little Rocky Creek Maumee South Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low 47 3.49 Great SMB
RB
LSF
SMB, RB, LSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 47
Height: 3.49
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 47<br />Height: 3.49
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2011-10-11 Gilbert Red Bluff Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9 Low 44 3.47 Good SMB
RB
LSF
SMB, RB, LSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Saint Joe (07056000)
Discharge: 44
Height: 3.47
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Saint Joe (07056000)<br />Discharge: 44<br />Height: 3.47
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

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Trip Summary for Buffalo River (Arkansas), Saint Joe (07056000)

Miles77
Trips5
People13
Dates9
Years5
Months3
Rows9
Sources4

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95