What are the hours at Buffalo National River?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Buffalo National River)

Does Buffalo National River require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Buffalo National River. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Buffalo National River open right now?

Q: Is Buffalo National River open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Buffalo National River is partially closed. South Woolum Road Closed, Alternate Route Available

National River · AR

Partially closed

Buffalo National River is partially closed.

Why this statusSouth Woolum Road Closed, Alternate Route Available

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National River
State: AR
Nearest town: St. Joe

About Buffalo National River

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.

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Visitor info

Address170 Ranger Road, St. Joe, AR 72675

Phone(870) 439-2502

Websitewww.nps.gov/buff/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Buffalo National River

Getting thereBuffalo National River is a long, narrow park that is crossed by three main highways. Highways 7, 43, and 62/65 are the main roads out of Harrison, Arkansas that will take you to the Buffalo River, depending on which part of the park you wish to visit. GPS systems are not reliable in this area so please call ahead…

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How we read this status

We derive Buffalo National River's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: South Woolum Road Closed, Alternate Route Available Full method: how we check park status.