Kayak and canoe launches on Buffalo River, Arkansas

24 launch sites on Buffalo River from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boat and Kayak Access. 2 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 22 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 24 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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River conditions: Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR
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• Baker Ford Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

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• Buffalo Point · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Buffalo Point Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Carver Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Gravel

  • Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boat and Kayak Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Dillards Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Erbie Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Gilbert Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Grinders Ferry · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Hasty Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Gravel

  • Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boat and Kayak Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Kyles Landing · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Kyles Landing Access #1 · Hand launch / carry-in (canoe/kayak access)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Maumee North · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Gravel

  • Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boat and Kayak Access. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Maumee South · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Mt. Hersey Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Ozark Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Pruitt Landing · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Pruitt Landing Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
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• Rush Landing · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Spring Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Steek Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Steek Creek Access #2 · Hand launch / carry-in (canoe/kayak access)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Tyler Bend · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
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  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Woolum Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

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• Woolum Access #2 · Boat ramp (trailer)
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  Getting to the water

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Arkansas paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers

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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.