🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Buffalo Point
A rugged, scenic lower-river access point with large slab rocks for basking and launching, plus a short hike to the Indian Rock House Cave.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
River swimming hole (Buffalo River)
Managed By
National Park Service (Buffalo National River)
County
Marion County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Buffalo Point, ~15 mi south of Yellville off Ark. 14
Access Notes:
Easy access; large sunning slabs, rocky underfoot (water shoes recommended)
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace