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Arkansas · Unknown Co.

Buffalo River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 152 mi · Class III-V(V+)
Optimal: 550–1650 CFS · USGS #07056000
1,089 avg
239CFS
3.62 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,089 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #07056000
National Wild & Scenic River · U.S. Forest Service

About

Wild & Scenic designation protects 152 miles of the Buffalo River as it drops through Forest Service land at an average 1,089 CFS. The gauge at 07056000 shows optimal flows between 550–1650 CFS for navigating Class III-V(V+) water that can push beyond the V+ threshold during peak conditions. The upper Buffalo section offers different character than the lower Buffalo National River corridor, though both fall under federal protection. At higher flows within the optimal range, technical drops demand precise boat control and strong rescue skills.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:43 AM
Moonrise
2:29 PM
Moonset
4:56 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:43 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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