Kris’s guidebook to the Upper Buffalo River Valley.
Food scene
A great place to grab some food while in town. They have a "American Grill" menu with a full breakfast menu, salad bar, vegetarian options, & a Sunday brunch buffet.
*Copy of menu at house in guide book.
69 habitants recommandent
Ozark Cafe
107 E Court StA great place to grab some food while in town. They have a "American Grill" menu with a full breakfast menu, salad bar, vegetarian options, & a Sunday brunch buffet.
*Copy of menu at house in guide book.
Oark General Store
117 Co Rd 5241Daisy Queen is located on the way to Harrison Ark. They have some of the best milkshakes & malts around!
18 habitants recommandent
Daisy Queen
614 US-65Daisy Queen is located on the way to Harrison Ark. They have some of the best milkshakes & malts around!
14842 AR 123 Hwy, Mount Judea, AR 72655
The drive from Jasper to Mount Judea is full of huge vista views.. We highly recommend visiting Sam's Throne while you are in this area.
OPEN SAT SUN ONLY
SmackDab Cafe on Pieway 123
14842 Arkansas 12314842 AR 123 Hwy, Mount Judea, AR 72655
The drive from Jasper to Mount Judea is full of huge vista views.. We highly recommend visiting Sam's Throne while you are in this area.
OPEN SAT SUN ONLY
This is the local grocery store. They have a good selection of groceries at non-tourist prices.
You can also pick up bundles of wood for fire pit here.
23 habitants recommandent
Harps Food Store
613 AR-7This is the local grocery store. They have a good selection of groceries at non-tourist prices.
You can also pick up bundles of wood for fire pit here.
The Low Gap Cafe has moved & is now located in Jasper, Ark next to Harps grocery store.
They offer a range of food from burgers, seafood, steak, pasta, vegetarian, and a children's menu. The hours and days change seasonally. I highly recommend you calling and verifying hours of service. You can check out their FBook for the weekends they have live music offered. This restaurant allows you to bring in your personal alcohol to the table to be enjoyed with your dinner.
63 habitants recommandent
Low Gap Cafe
603 East StreetThe Low Gap Cafe has moved & is now located in Jasper, Ark next to Harps grocery store.
They offer a range of food from burgers, seafood, steak, pasta, vegetarian, and a children's menu. The hours and days change seasonally. I highly recommend you calling and verifying hours of service. You can check out their FBook for the weekends they have live music offered. This restaurant allows you to bring in your personal alcohol to the table to be enjoyed with your dinner.
I highly recommend visiting Jasper Pizza Company during your stay in town. They also provide take out service for those times you just want to hang out at the house after a long day of exploring! (Pro tip: you must get the cookies!!!)
Jasper Pizza Company
I highly recommend visiting Jasper Pizza Company during your stay in town. They also provide take out service for those times you just want to hang out at the house after a long day of exploring! (Pro tip: you must get the cookies!!!)
Ferguson’s Country Store & Restaurant.
A great place to eat & shop on your way to the Visitor Center of the National Buffalo River located at Tyler's Bend near Marshall Ark.
13 habitants recommandent
Fergusons Country Store
121 AR-333Ferguson’s Country Store & Restaurant.
A great place to eat & shop on your way to the Visitor Center of the National Buffalo River located at Tyler's Bend near Marshall Ark.
Food with a view! I always try to recommend a trip to the Cliff House Inn to our guests. We have never had a bad meal here, & we always get memorized by the vast canyon views from our seats. (Pro Tip: this place fills up quick close to dinner, also it is shut during the winter season)
37 habitants recommandent
Cliff House Inn
Arkansas 7Food with a view! I always try to recommend a trip to the Cliff House Inn to our guests. We have never had a bad meal here, & we always get memorized by the vast canyon views from our seats. (Pro Tip: this place fills up quick close to dinner, also it is shut during the winter season)
Sightseeing
Grand Canyon de l'Arkansas
Arkansas 7Boxley Valley Historic District
4699 AR-43
Mt. Judea Mercantile
Main StreetCollection of Local artisans creations for sale at this historic general store.
This lil jem of a park is a 10 min. walk from the house. The park is located on the banks of the Little Buffalo river.
8 habitants recommandent
Bradley Park
223 Nancy Haller DrThis lil jem of a park is a 10 min. walk from the house. The park is located on the banks of the Little Buffalo river.
Climbing
A easy 15 minute walk to Sam’s Throne from trail head past campground. A popular climbing area.
25 habitants recommandent
Sam's Throne
A easy 15 minute walk to Sam’s Throne from trail head past campground. A popular climbing area.
Arkansas ClimbersFestival April 8-10
Find information on Eventbright
Presented by Arkansas Climbers Coalition.
12 habitants recommandent
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
261Arkansas ClimbersFestival April 8-10
Find information on Eventbright
Presented by Arkansas Climbers Coalition.
Hiking
Lost Valley Trailhead
Lost Valley RoadGlory Hole Falls Trailhead
Glory Hole Falls TrailTriple Falls Trailhead
Camp Orr RoadHemmed-In Hollow Falls
Hawk's Bill Crag/Whitaker Point
County Road 406This hike is a great choice for for people of all ages and abilities.
24 habitants recommandent
Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area
This hike is a great choice for for people of all ages and abilities.
Floating The Buffalo
Did you know the Buffalo National River is divided into three sections, and each section has its own Authorized Concessions? The river runs from WEST to EAST.
The Upper River which is from Boxley to Carver has 5 authorized concessions.
Upper River Concessions:
Buffalo Outdoor Center 8002215514
Buffalo River Canoes 8704462644
Lost Valley Canoe 8708615522
Rio Buffalo Outfitter 8702041566
Riverview Motel & Canoes 8704462616
The Middle River is considered from Carver to South Maumee and has 4 authorized concessions.
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing *8704392888
Buffalo River Outfitters 8005822244
Crockett's Canoe Rental 8003556111
Silver Hill Float Service 8704392372
The lower river starts @ North Maumee and runs to Buffalo City. The 3 authorized concessions on the lower:
Buffalo River Float Service 8704492042
Dirst Canoe Rental 8704496636
Wild Bill's Outfitter 8005548657
Please do your research on each section, call around to each authorized concession and ask questions. Every authorized concession has its own policy and does what works for them.
If all else fails, give us a call and we will do our best to help steer you in the right direction.
Hope this info helps!!
74 habitants recommandent
Rivière nationale Buffalo
Did you know the Buffalo National River is divided into three sections, and each section has its own Authorized Concessions? The river runs from WEST to EAST.
The Upper River which is from Boxley to Carver has 5 authorized concessions.
Upper River Concessions:
Buffalo Outdoor Center 8002215514
Buffalo River Canoes 8704462644
Lost Valley Canoe 8708615522
Rio Buffalo Outfitter 8702041566
Riverview Motel & Canoes 8704462616
The Middle River is considered from Carver to South Maumee and has 4 authorized concessions.
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing *8704392888
Buffalo River Outfitters 8005822244
Crockett's Canoe Rental 8003556111
Silver Hill Float Service 8704392372
The lower river starts @ North Maumee and runs to Buffalo City. The 3 authorized concessions on the lower:
Buffalo River Float Service 8704492042
Dirst Canoe Rental 8704496636
Wild Bill's Outfitter 8005548657
Please do your research on each section, call around to each authorized concession and ask questions. Every authorized concession has its own policy and does what works for them.
If all else fails, give us a call and we will do our best to help steer you in the right direction.
Hope this info helps!!
Mountain Bike Trails
Buffalo Outdoor Center
4699 AR-43Local Events
Harrison
Hot Air Balloon Festival September 9-11 2022.
Jasper
Buffalo River Elk Festival
June 24-25, 2022