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    Buffalo Outdoor Center

    4.1 (46 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Rick S.

    Stayed 2 nights at the RV park. Large level spaces with full hookups and Wi-Fi that works well. The view is amazing and the bathhouse is first rate. It was nice to see a family shower facility and a wheelchair accessible ramp to the bathhouse. This was our first trip, but it won't be the last.

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    Kim M.

    We have been lucky enough to be guests at Buffalo outdoor center for 25 years. We started staying in their cabins which are a little slice of heaven. The cabins are a perfect escape and provide solitude, and breathtaking views as well as quick access to the beautiful trails, the river and elk watching. We recently visited the new RV park which is perched on a beautiful mountain with a perfect view of the sunrise and sunset as well as dark sky nights full of stars. The accommodations are A+ including the shower and bathroom facilities. The RV pads/ picnic tables and hook ups are staggered so everyone has a great view. The shower/bathroom/laundry facilities are clean and well equipped. Can't say enough about the always friendly and welcoming staff at the BOC - this included Mary Kate and Carrie during our visit. Warm, engaging and alway helpful.

    Liza B.

    I'm not gonna lie, I was terrified, but our guides John and Andrew did an amazing job at showing me that despite my fears, this was actually very safe. I can't say enough about how well they do their jobs in terms of professionalism and how thoroughly entertaining they are! The Buffalo River is so very beautiful and there's so many great things to do there like paddling, hiking, mountain biking and camping. But don't miss the amazing experience of flying through the treetops if you ever have a chance!

    View from the canopy tour
    Cathy W.

    Great group with friendly staff. Our cabin had everything we needed and was very clean with a wonderful view. The zip line canopy tour was great and the guys running it made it a lot of fun!

    Top of the ridge in the morning.

    This place was amazing! The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The facilities were amazing as well. We stayed five days in our cabin and enjoyed the peace that we got to enjoy being there. Amazing location to hiking trails which we enjoyed. Will definitely stay there again!

    Xiaojian D.

    Very cozy though unofficial visitor center to the Buffalo River park. They even have wifi here which is a godsend if you rely on your phone for navigation and forgot to download an offline map. It's also got an excellent selection of various gifts and souvenirs.

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    Amanda M.

    First Zip Lining experience with Buffalo River Canopy Tours and it was so scenic and fun! Staff were happy, helpful and very trustworthy. Water provided half way through the 8 canopy/zips which was a blessing. Battered and bruised = had a great time!

    View from front porch.
    Tanja S.

    This place I beautiful. We rented a cabin and felt like we were completely away from civilization. The only issue is most other float trip outfitters will take you to the inlet. Here you leave your keys and they will drive down to the outlet. If you're not from the area it's easy to get turned around. I would definitely stay there again.

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    Had a blast on the Zipline Canopy Tour. Jeremy, Matt and Rachel were AWESOME! Highly recommend! It was kid friendly, lots of different zips (fast and slower ones), we saw 4 deer while out there, great views of the small town of Ponca and a few "dad jokes" tossed in for fun. The team kept everyone very safe and the groups that go out are small enough that you're social distancing the whole time. It was a highlight of our trip. Thanks again!

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    heather is the sweetest person ever and she is so helpful. i highly recommend going to this store!

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    We don't get to use this place but the info and store was above and beyond. They saved us from going up a steep hill in the truck.

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    Great place to go canoeing. It's literally a lazy river and flows downstream throughout.

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    First Zip Lining experience with Buffalo River Canopy Tours and it was so scenic and fun!

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    Hemmed-In Hollow - Attempt at a pano. Place is so massive can't capture it in one pic

    Hemmed-In Hollow

    5.0(3 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    Pretty excellent hike. Off of 43 there's a sign that said Compton trail head with an arrow pointing…read moreright. Turn onto that dirt road and go down until it gives you the option to go straight or turn left or right. Turn right and go down that dirt road. You will see a sign for Compton trail head. Park in there and go out for your hike. Definitely worth it. It was a steep trail after about the first .5 miles. Going down was a bit tough on the knees, but the falls were worth it. Just drops really at this time of year, but impressive nonetheless. Definitely bring a snack and plenty of water. Spend time taking photos once you get down. Also, hike the unkept trail at the falls. It will bring you behind the falls and over to diamond falls, which is a hidden gem of a water falls.

    This is a beautiful hike but make sure you know what you're doing before you select this trail. The…read morefirst .5 mile is easy, after that it gets pretty steep with large rocky areas to get down. My fiance and I have done 5+ mile hikes but this was a bit too much for my short legs to handle and we turned back at about 1.9 miles in. The falls were so close but it was just more climbing down rocky areas that I didn't think I could handle climbing back up. Make sure to bring water and a snack. Also bring a walking stick or find a branch to remove spiders from your path.

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    Hemmed-In Hollow - Stacked rocks

    Stacked rocks

    Hemmed-In Hollow - The falls Coke down from there.

    The falls Coke down from there.

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    Buffalo National River - A view of the Buffalo River from a viewing platform.

    Buffalo National River

    4.6(13 reviews)
    20.4 mi

    Beautiful area with a lot of hiking trails. One or 2 are easy but the rest will be more difficult…read more We had my parents with us so we did the easy Homestead Trail and walked from the homestead to the viewing platform and back. Then we drove around a little and found parking areas at campsites close to the river so we could get other views. The ranger did tell us that we could get more places if we had 4WD. We stayed mostly in the middle and lower sections. I wish we'd gone at night for the night sky but wasn't aware of it at the time and needed to move on to our next destination. We will be back in the future to enjoy more of the river and the park.

    I finally made it to the Ozarks in AR! It had long been on my bucket list for years but now it's…read moregone from it. And today, I'm writing this review solely based on the drive down to Triple (aka Twin) Falls. If you are not into a long hike (2 miles+ one way), then this is definitely the one for you. To see the waterfall, you'll only need to take a very short hike from the trailhead (although driving down there is very winding and steep so there is even a road sign that says, "Cool your brakes" on the way.) Going back to the hike part, if you want to go up to the top of the waterfall however, you'll need to hike another 0.25 miles from the bottom but it's definitely doable even if you absolutely hate to hike/walk! The exact date of the hike was today (Wednesday, April 20, 2022). It had been raining on and off all day so the trail was muddy. But in my opinion, the rain made the whole experience so mystic, mysterious, and very green with abundance of water spouting out from the top of it. The water was, surprisingly, not so muddy. We took the time to explore the area for at least an 1.5 hours. Interestingly, not a single soul came and went during the whole duration of our visit; we had the whole area to ourselves. The area was so picturesque. It's definitely a great place for a meditation to empty your mind. You'll also have so many spots to take beautiful pictures from so many different angles. I HIGHLY recommend this place for waterfall chasers!!

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    Buffalo National River - Tyler Bend Visitor Center

    Tyler Bend Visitor Center

    Buffalo National River - Riverview Trail - Tyler Bend

    Riverview Trail - Tyler Bend

    Buffalo National River - Clear water but not cold like most rivers

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    Clear water but not cold like most rivers

    Buffalo Outdoor Center - hiking - Updated May 2026

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