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Buffalo-River
is located in a remote section of north-central Arkansas, surrounded by the Ozark Mountains. It was the first designated National River in the United States. The Buffalo National River is approximately 150 miles long and flows west to east through Newton, Searcy, Marion and Baxter Counties. The upper section of the river is within the Ozark National Forest and is a National Scenic and National Wild River. The Buffalo National River includes almost 95,000 acres of public land along its corridor. Approximately one million people visit the river and park each year. Things to do in the area include river hiking, rafting, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, camping - all sorts of outdoor activities. Visitors may bring their own canoes or rent from several independent companies in the area. Camping is generally allowed throughout the park with the exception of a few areas. Wildlife along the river includes an impressive Arkansas elk herd, trupeter swans, deer, black bear, eagle and innumerable other fish and bird species. The scenery with its waterfalls, sand bars, caves and mountains make for fantastic photography. The Buffalo National River is great to visit any season of the year. Autumn drives to see the awesome fall foliage or a wintertime hike along the river is invigorating.
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Buffalo River Vacation Rentals
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Buffalo River Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn | 1 Ridgecrest Dr | Camden, AR | 7.0 mi. | (870) 836-9000 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1450 Hwy 278 SW | Camden, AR | 7.0 mi. | (870) 836-8100 | | Super 8 | 4403 Smackover Hwy | Smackover, AR | 12.2 mi. | (870) 725-0200 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2413 W Hillsboro St | El Dorado, AR | 20.8 mi. | (870) 881-0455 | | Best Western Kings Inn | 1920 Jct City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.2 mi. | (870) 862-5191 | | Comfort Inn | 2303 JCT City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.2 mi. | (870) 863-6677 | | Comfort Suites | 2309 Jct City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.2 mi. | (870) 863-4300 | | Hampton Inn Of El Dorado | 2312 Jct City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.2 mi. | (870) 862-1800 | | Super 8-el Dorado | 1925 JCT City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.2 mi. | (870) 862-1000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1819 Junction City Rd | El Dorado, AR | 21.8 mi. | (870) 881-8900 | | Days Inn - Fordyce | 2500 W 4th St | Fordyce, AR | 28.1 mi. | (870) 352-2400 |
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Buffalo River Weather & Climate
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North-central Arkansas includes the Ozark Plateau, or Highlands Region, which is an area of rugged hills and deep valleys. This area is the coolest and driest part of the state. It also receives the most snow than any other part of the state, and may also receive sleet and freezing rain. This region generally receives several inches of snow each year due to the proximity to the plains states and the higher elevations. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Arkansas is known for being in the path of tornadoes. Also, while being far enough away from the coast to be safe from a direct hit from a hurricane, the state can often get the remnants of a tropical system which dumps tremendous amounts of rain in a short time and often spawns smaller tornadoes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
52°F |
30°F |
4.55 in. |
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| February |
59°F |
34°F |
4.15 in. |
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| March |
67°F |
41°F |
5.12 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
49°F |
4.63 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
58°F |
4.71 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
66°F |
4.74 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
70°F |
3.90 in. |
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| August |
92°F |
69°F |
2.92 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
61°F |
3.60 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
49°F |
4.42 in. |
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| November |
64°F |
40°F |
5.23 in. |
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| December |
55°F |
33°F |
5.08 in. |
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Buffalo River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Harrell Field (CDH) located about 8 miles north of Buffalo River in Camden, Arkansas, South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) located approximately 19 miles south of Buffalo River in El Dorado, Arkansas, Memorial Field (HOT) located roughly 70 miles northwest of Buffalo River in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and finally Texarkana Regional Webb Field (TXK) located around 71 miles west of Buffalo River in Texarkana, Arkansas.
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Buffalo River Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | Hot Springs | AR | 71.1 mi. | | | Hamel's Park | Shreveport | LA | 88.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Town | Shreveport | LA | 88.7 mi. | | | Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 91.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lions Club Golf Course | El Dorado | AR | 21.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Poison Springs State Park | | AR | 16.3 mi. | | | White Oak Lake State Park | | AR | 23.5 mi. | | | Logoly State Park | | AR | 26.7 mi. | | | Moro Bay State Park | | AR | 28.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Old Washington Historic State Park | Washington | AR | 56.2 mi. | (History) |
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