Buffalo National River posts rescue volunteers at trailheads for fall hiking season

Buffalo National River is putting its Preventative Search and Rescue Team at select trailheads this fall to help hikers plan their routes and stay out of trouble as cooler weather draws visitors to the park's trails. The volunteer team will share information on where to go, what to bring and how to stay safe on…

ByChris FultonOctober 1, 20260Comments

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Master Naturalists restore garden beds at Buffalo River’s Collier Homestead

Volunteers with the North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists have restored the garden beds at the Collier Homestead at Tyler Bend on the Buffalo National River. They planted native species that would have grown there when the Collier family lived on the site. The work adds an authentic touch to one of the park's best-known historic…

ByChris FultonJune 18, 20260Comments

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Buffalo National River Partners to host annual Upper River Cleanup May 13

Buffalo National River Partners will hold its annual upper river cleanup from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13. The location will be announced closer to the date. Volunteers will be notified of the meeting site and any weather-related changes once details are finalized. A local concessionaire will provide a limited number of canoes on…

ByChris FultonApril 30, 20260Comments

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Buffalo National River seeks public input on new management plan

Buffalo National River is asking for public feedback as it develops a new River Management Plan to guide the long-term stewardship of the river corridor, the National Park Service announced Monday. The plan is an update to the 1983 River Use Management Plan and is intended to provide a management framework for future decisions balancing…

ByChris FultonMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Buffalo National River implements campground changes for 2026 season

Buffalo National River will require reservations for all campsites at Steel Creek Campground, Ozark Campground, Carver Campground, Tyler Bend Campground, and Rush Campground beginning March 13, 2026. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov, or by calling 877-444-6777. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted for campsites in these campgrounds. Reservations can be made…

ByChris FultonJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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National Park Service plans prescribed burns at Buffalo Point

The National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Buffalo Point area of Buffalo National River between November 2025 and early spring 2026, as weather and on-the-ground conditions permit. The Buffalo Point Prescribed Fire Complex consists of three units totaling 1,488 acres: Buffalo Point Maintenance (701 acres), Lower Buffalo District Historic CCC…

ByChris FultonNovember 10, 20250Comments

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Park Service warns: No fireworks allowed at Buffalo National River

As Independence Day approaches, the National Park Service is reminding visitors that fireworks are strictly prohibited at Buffalo National River and all National Park Service lands. The long-standing federal regulation protects public safety, wildlife and the park's natural beauty. Fireworks can spark wildfires, disturb wildlife and pose serious risks to visitors and park staff. "Buffalo…

ByChris FultonJuly 1, 20250Comments

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Cave Mountain Road to see temporary closure

Newton County, in coordination with Buffalo National River, will be closing a section of Newton County Road 5, also known as Cave Mountain Road, starting Wednesday, January 22, 2025, for road improvements. The closure will be in place from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. The road will be fully open to…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJanuary 24, 20250Comments

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Flood waters damage Buffalo National River facilities

Many roads and facilities within Buffalo National River were damaged in the heavy rains that the area experienced earlier this week. Several inches of rain fell across the watershed between November 3rd and 5th. Some campgrounds in the park’s Upper District were impacted by flood waters in the early morning hours of November 5th. Several camp…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffNovember 12, 20240Comments

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Steel Creek Area Open and Amenities Restored

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. Please use caution as you drive on the Steel Creek Road. The roadbed is currently a packed blend…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffSeptember 23, 20240Comments