Multi-Day Float Trips

Multi-day float trips are great if you are wanting to get away for more than just one day! We offer multiple locations that show the beauty of the Buffalo, depending on how long you want to stay. No matter where you start, the beauty is in the journey of floating down the Buffalo! If camping out under the stars and being one with nature just isn’t your thing, check out our one-day float trip page.

*Shuttle fees for floats listed below differ according to your choice of trip. For more information, visit our Shuttle Services page.

Featured Multi-Day Float

Tyler Bend to South Maumee

17.5 miles
One-night, two-day trip

At the very start of your float, at Tyler Bend, is Mill Creek. The water here is one of the coldest on the river. 1.5 miles into your float you will come upon Grinders ferry, highway 65 bridge. Here is one of the most popular swimming holes on the whole river. Another 4.3 miles into your float you will come into Gilbert. Right after Gilbert are massive pillars. They were once used for the Northern Arkansas and Missouri Railway. On down the river is red bluff.This marks an excellent spot to stop and set up camp for the night.

Additional Multi-Day Floats

One Night, Two Day Float Trips

Woolum to Gilbert - 20 miles
Grinder's Ferry to South Maumee - 16 miles

Two Night, Three Day Float Trips

Carver to Grinder's Ferry - 31.7 miles
Grinder's Ferry to Dillard's Ferry - 25.7 miles
Carver to Baker Ford - 26.3 miles
Pruitt to Woolum - 26.4 miles
Mt. Hersey to Grinder's Ferry - 24.9 miles

Three Night, Four Day Float Trips

Pruitt to Grinder's Ferry - 44.1 miles
Grinder's Ferry to Rush - 28.3 miles
Ponca to Carver - 32.8 miles

Four Night, Five Day Float Trips

Ponca to Woolum - 50.1 miles
Grinder's Ferry to Buffalo City - 52.9 miles

Full River Adventure Excursions, 7-10 Days

There are 132 miles of Buffalo National River to explore beginning at Ponca and ending at Buffalo City. There are many different adventures you can choose to do along the way. You can hike Hemmed-In Hollow to see the largest waterfall between the Mississippi and the Rockies or paddle up Davis Slough and catch a trophy largemouth bass. These are some of the adventures that Buffalo National River has to offer. To plan your trip, please contact us at 800-582-2244.

We will launch for a multi-day float trip anytime between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Keep in mind, the earlier you arrive in the morning the faster we can get you started on your adventure. If you have a special launch time in mind, contact us prior to your arrival time to schedule special requests.

These times are estimated based on the average float conditions and can change due to weather conditions and water levels. If you have a reservation, we will attempt to contact you in the event that water levels are too low or too high to float.