Beginning Monday, August 12th, the Lower Tyler Bend River Access will be closed to facilitate the renovation process. The Upper Access will remain open. The Tyler Bend Campground will also remain open.
Newton County Road 5, also known as Cave Mountain Road, will be closed Mondays - Thursdays from 8am - 4pm for road improvements. The road will be open Fridays - Sundays to all traffic.
Dark green sections with green borders mark the boundaries of Buffalo National River. Several boat launch areas are marked within the boundaries by blue boxes and offer recreation opportunities and facilities (ex. potable water, hiking, camping). Light blue lines mark Buffalo River and nearby creeks. At the bottom of the map, a dark blue line highlights the river miles between boat launches.
The map shown does not depict many details as far as the bluffs and topography are concerned. Call the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at 870-439-2502 or refer to a Trails Illustrated Buffalo National River (East Half) map for more details. For information about renting a vessel from one of the park's authorized canoe concessioners please visit the park's Canoe Rentals page.
* Durations are based off a moderate or average 2 miles per hour river flow. The length of a paddle trip will vary greatly with changing river levels. Additionally, paddle or float times largly depend on if you paddle or not and stop to swim, fish, or explore. Please check with park staff or concessioner for a current estimate on river trip durations.
Either Tyler Bend to Gilbert or Grinder's Ferry to Gilbert can be a pleasant, easy float with plenty of sand/gravel bars to rest and have a picnic. Numerous deep pools provide options for swimming. Weekdays are quiet and peaceful. Weekends are busy and noisy with lots of floaters enjoying the river.
