Parks

Every year thousands of people hike to the Indian Rockhouse to admire this large bluff shelter.

Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to the White River.

Map showing location of park.

Buffalo National River Announces the Cancellation of the Canoe & Kayak Rental with Transportation Services Concession Business Opportunity

2024-10-04

The National Park Service (NPS), per 36 CFR § 51.11 has cancelled Solicitation CC-BUFFXXX-25B for a Concession Business Opportunity for Canoe & Kayak Rental with Transportation (Shuttle) Services at Buffalo National River.

Four brown picnic tables can be seen placed in the center of four individual campsites. Green trees can be seen in the background with rays of sun filtering through the vegetation behind the campsites.

Steel Creek Area Open and Amenities Restored

2024-09-20

A new water line has been installed at Steel Creek and all amenities have now been restored to the area. The Steel Creek Campground, launch and all restroom facilities will reopen starting on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Buffalo National River Seeks Public Comments for Development of a Draft River Management Plan

2024-08-16

Buffalo National River is preparing to launch a public planning process for an updated river management plan and is seeking public input during a 30-day public comment period August 16 to September 15, 2024. The project, in part, is the result of feedback from the local community, landowners, and river users who have expressed a desire to plan for increasing and changing use of this beloved recreation corridor.

Buffalo National River to Begin Restoration of the Lower Tyler Bend River Access

2024-08-09

Buffalo National River will begin renovations to the Lower Tyler Bend River Access beginning Monday August 12th, 2024. To facilitate the renovation process, the lower access will be closed for the duration of the project.

Buffalo National River Temporarily Closes Steel Creek Area for Water Line Construction

2024-08-08

Buffalo National River will close the Steel Creek Area starting Monday August 12th, 2024, to accommodate further construction to the Steel Creek Water line.