Buffalo River (AR) Trip On Saturday 15 May 2021

StateArkansas
RiverBuffalo River
DateExternal site icon Saturday 15 May 2021
Related(none)
StartBaker Ford
EndGilbert
Distance9.7 miles
Crew icon CrewFilter icon Feistner
Filter icon Osborn
ConditionGood - 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.
Notes icon NotesWater 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.
Fishing(none)
Fish icon Species(none)
Gauge icon GaugeSaint Joe (07056000)
Discharge1160
Height5.60
StatusVerified
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Photos(none)
Route(none)
River
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External site icon National Park Service
External site icon Arkansas Outdoors
External site icon A Float Trip Blog from the Midwest
External site icon Ozark Adventures
Source icon SourceJohn Feistner
Trip ID425
Expedition ID345
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