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Buffalo River (Arkansas), Saint Joe (07056000)

State	Arkansas	Latest	Good (985 cfs)
River	Buffalo River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-05-28 14:45 (56 minutes ago)	Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood	(none)	4313
Discharge	985 cfs (median: 740 cfs)	High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High	2000	952
Height	5.28 feet	Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good	(none)	356
Trend	Rising (rising over 24 hours)	Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low	120	127
USGS	USGS Site ( Duck Duck Go Maps)	Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor	(none)	32

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Trips for Buffalo River (Arkansas), Saint Joe (07056000)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2015-06-27	Tyler Bend	Gilbert	Total trip distance: 5.6 miles5.6	Good	2470	7.41	None	None Beaver, Laura Seever, Mike Seever, Natalie This trip was reported by Natalie null. She stated that they didn't drag anywhere and took the trip in about 3 hours, half of the estimate given to them. USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 2470 Height: 7.41 Source: Seever
	2021-05-15	Baker Ford	Gilbert	Total trip distance: 9.7 miles9.7	Good	1160	5.60	None	None Feistner Osborn Water was absolutely perfect for floating. We put in around 10 and took out around 3. River was moderately crowded for a Friday. The agents checked some boats for life vests prior to putting in a Baker. Also, several pickups that were non-4WD got stuck on the gravel bar at Gilbert. I ended up having to pull one out that was blocking the main drive area. Based on that, 2WD vehicles should park with care at the take out location. USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 1160 Height: 5.60 Source: Feistner
	2022-06-05	Woolum (A)	Tyler Bend (B)	Total trip distance: 138.8 miles20.0	Good	873	4.96	None	None Tuner, Skip Day 4 of 9. Camped at river mile 94.5. USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 873 Height: 4.96 Source: Turner
	2022-06-06	Tyler Bend (B)	Maumee North (A)	Total trip distance: 138.8 miles14.7	Good	778	4.81	None	None Turner, Skip Day 5 of 9. Camped at river mile 107.5. USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 778 Height: 4.81 Source: Turner
	2010-10-09	Carver	Mount Hersey	Total trip distance: 15.3 miles6.8	Low	57	3.79	Great	SMB RB LSF BLG Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 57 Height: 3.79 Source: Fillmore
	2010-10-10	Mount Hersey	Woolum	Total trip distance: 15.3 miles8.5	Low	55	3.78	Great	SMB RB LSF BLG Fillmore, Brent Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 55 Height: 3.78 Source: Fillmore
	2011-10-12	Red Bluff	Little Rocky Creek	Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9	Low	47	3.49	Great	SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 47 Height: 3.49 Source: Fillmore
	2011-10-13	Little Rocky Creek	Maumee South	Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9	Low	47	3.49	Great	SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 47 Height: 3.49 Source: Fillmore
	2011-10-11	Gilbert	Red Bluff	Total trip distance: 11.7 miles3.9	Low	44	3.47	Good	SMB RB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Saint Joe (07056000) Discharge: 44 Height: 3.47 Source: Fillmore

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