To reach the Buffalo
River area, take Hwy. 14 south
out of Yellville. The South Shore region is bounded on the
south by the first “national” river ever declared
by Congress – the Buffalo National River and Park.
The river flows for 150 miles across northern Arkansas,
often beneath towering bluffs. Thousands canoe the Buffalo
annually. Consult a Park Ranger to match your skill level
to a river section. Smallmouth bass attract the fishing
public. For park information/canoe rentals, call 870-449-4311.
For park reservations, call toll free 877-444-6777.
Canoeing the Buffalo National
River
Map location: H-6
A side trip to Rush
by auto starts with a left
turn off Arkansas Hwy. 14 onto Marion County Road 6035.
A few miles and an elevation change to the river level will
bring you to the abandoned town of Rush, which was once
a thriving zinc mining center. Many also came in search
of silver in the late 1800s up through the World War I era.
Then, Rush faded into history. It is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The campground at Rush is the
last on the Buffalo River before it flows into the White.
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One walking/hiking trail is of particular interest to
history buffs. The Morning Star Loop Trail passes
the ruins of the Morning Star Mine buildings, including
the remains of the blacksmith shop and smelter built
in 1886. Begin at the Morning Star trailhead.
Horses Welcome on Buffalo
Park Trails
Map location: H-6
Backtracking
a few miles from Rush
to Arkansas Hwy. 14, then driving south will take
visitors to Hwy. 268 leading to Buffalo Point Park
with a developed campground (open year-round with
reduced services during the off season, Nov-March).
The Buffalo Point
trail system is about six miles. Trailheads are located
in the campground and along the road between the upper
information station and the restaurant. Park officials
advise that it is much safer to view the bluffs from
a distance rather than trying to climb them. Likewise,
diving from the bluffs is not recommended due to hidden
rocks, tree roots and logs, plus shallow bottoms.
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