Here Are 8 Rivers To Explore In Arkansas After You've Paddled The Buffalo
By Carol Ann Carson|Published July 19, 2018
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
There’s no doubt we’re fans of the Buffalo River, after all it’s one of the natural wonders of Arkansas. Not only does it have a fantastic all-day float trip and the most gorgeous campsite in the state, there’s even a nearby spot that has an actual buffalo herd to visit. But what do you do after you’ve crossed it off your bucket list? Not to fret, the Natural State is filled with fantastic floats! We’ve gathered our favorite eight rivers and creeks to share with you today. No matter if you’re lazily floating, just paddling along, or taking a rip-roaring kayak trip, we have a stream for you.
To help you begin planning for your next river trip, we’ve included addresses to the nearest outfitter or state park.
Did your favorite float trip not make the list? Share your favorite with us in the comments below!
We would love to see pictures of your floating adventure in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
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