Arkansas Parks and Recreation Areas with Star Gazing

The Buffalo River is one of the few remaining unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states offering both swift-running and placid stretches. The Buffalo National River encompasses 135 miles of the 150-mile long river. It begins as a trickle in the Boston Mountains 15 miles above the park boundary. Following what is likely an ancient riverbed, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Ozarks and into the White River. The national river has three designated wilderness areas within its boundaries. read more...

Phone: (870) 741-5443   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Harrison   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park, Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Buffalo