Welcome to Buffalo River Float Service

Experience the Buffalo River

Plan your perfect Buffalo River adventure with family-owned service, a wide selection of float trips and rentals, convenient shuttle services, and guided river tours.

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Fun for Everyone

Multiple Ways to Explore the Buffalo

TRIPS & RATES

KAYAKS

Enjoy a fun and easy way to explore the Buffalo River at your own pace, perfect for paddlers looking for a little adventure.

CANOES

Grab a paddle and enjoy a classic Buffalo River experience with plenty of room to relax, explore, and take in the scenery.

RAFTS

Gather your group and hit the river together in a raft, offering a fun and comfortable way to enjoy the Buffalo River.

TUBES

Kick back, relax, and let the river do the work with a laid-back tube float that's perfect for soaking up the scenery.

River Map

Plan the Perfect Float Trip

Explore the Buffalo River with the BNR interactive river map, featuring float routes, access points, and key locations to help you plan your adventure.

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Buffalo River Float Service

A Family Owned & Operated Business

Buffalo River Float Service proudly provides unforgettable river adventures for visitors of all experience levels. We offer canoe, kayak, raft, and tube rentals for float trips ranging from half-day outings to 14-day excursions, along with convenient shuttle services on the Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek. Conveniently located just 3.5 miles from Buffalo Point on Scenic Highway 14, south of Yellville, Arkansas, we’re ready to help you experience the beauty of the Ozarks.

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Leave No Trace

Best Practices for Clean River Fun

Leave No Trace© is an organization that has founded 7 principles to help keep our national parks clean and minimize human impact. These principles provide actionable guidelines for responsible recreation, helping to protect fragile ecosystems and preserve natural spaces for future generations.

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Tubing the River

What to Know

We offer one tube float on the Buffalo River. Our Dillard's Ferry Tube Float runs 1.5 miles to Buffalo Point, about 2-3 hours on the water. It's a relaxed float for families and first-timers, and one of the easiest ways to experience the Buffalo National River.

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What Our Customers Say

Hear It From Our Community

“I like the family oriented atmosphere and the good folks that worked with us. Great people to do business with!”

~ Johnny Kirby ~

“We have used these guys several times, always in a great mood, great stories, great history lesson!”

~ Dawn Cavano Stanley ~

“Definitely recommend using BRFS. Very nice and can't beat the price. Want to float the buffalo? Call them.”

~ Jason Taylor ~

“Great experience! We were not rushed, everyone was welcoming and friendly. The prices were fair and our kayaks and raft were clean and in good condition. I especially enjoyed the shuttle ride. Our driver was on point!”

~ L. Smart ~

“Good Service!

My husband and I visited the Buffalo National River over the 4th of July weekend in 2025. A few weeks in advance, we made our reservation over the phone, and on the day, we went to the rental office to know about the kayaking route and the location of the shuttle. Every interaction with the staff was excellent. We used their tandem kayak which was very comfortable and relaxing. As this was the first time we tried kayaking, we travelled a small stretch from Steel Creek to Dillard’s ferry which took around two hours to finish. The massive bluffs which are surrounded by towering limestone and sandstone were stunning. We had a descent level of water with varied characters featuring sections of both swift-running rapids and peaceful stretches. We are very satisfied with their service and will plan to return for a longer float tour. I highly recommend Buffalo River Float service.”

~ D. Manna ~

“We’ve used them all 3 times we floated the Wilderness section of the Buffalo.m because the owner is super nice, accommodating, and genuinely seemed to care about our trip. Plus the fact they offer fishing kayaks is amazing!”

~ C. Inskeep ~

“These guys do a good simple, easy job at getting us on the water so we can kayak. What I like most about them is that they shuttle you to the river if you prefer that method. I may be old-fashioned, but I don’t trust people I don’t know to drive my vehicle to the takeout. We will definitely use these guys again very helpful and easy.”

~ J. Baker ~

“The team at Buffalo River Float Service organized quite a special experience for us for Bluegrass on the Buffalo. We were in great hands for this 3 day 2 night adventure on the river. The team handled all the details, and all I had to do was show up with a tent and sleeping bag. It was a special experience with an awesome group of people. Highly recommend!”

~ R. Prince ~