Floating the Buffalo in the Fall

[mmoser]

My brother and I are looking to plan a short canoe trip this fall on the Buffalo (around the first weekend in October). We would like to camp two nights with one longer day of canoeing followed by a shorter day of canoeing until lunch time.

Is it even possible to canoe the Buffalo in the Fall?

What would be the best section to try?

How much water do you need to comfortably start at Ponca?

Thanks,
Matt

[Clif]

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Buffy point to rush is probably doable. Plenty of big gravel bars to explore. Add more miles if you want but remember.. no current.

Speaking of current. Those rivers up in south MO... current, Jack's fork, are spring fed and parts run most of the year. Not as camp friendly as the Buffy .... as in can't just stop anywhere.

http://ar.water.usgs.gov/buffaloriver/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Buffalo gauge guide

[cpresoz]

Upper Buffalo is really low right now. Ponca needs around 2.2 and it's at 1.24 today. Here's a good resource: http://ar.water.usgs.gov/buffaloriver/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;