Live flow numbers tell you whether a river is floatable today, but they don't tell you which outfitter has the best shuttle, which campground has RV hookups, where to grab dinner after a long day on the water, or which trail to hike on a layover day. These guides do.
Each river has its own page with the same structure: live status, float trips with put-in / take-out maps, outfitters, camping, lodging, hikes, eats, when-to-float guidance, and an FAQ. Section badges ([Upper] / [Middle] / [Lower]) on every card so you always know which stretch we're talking about.
Buffalo
America's first national river. Limestone bluffs, three sections (Ponca, Pruitt, Gilbert), the marquee Ozark float.
Kings River
Clear-water Ozark gem near Berryville. Paired naturally with an Eureka Springs weekend.
Mulberry
Arkansas's only National Wild and Scenic River. Class II whitewater through the Boston Mountains.
Illinois River
Closest float to NWA. Designated Extraordinary Resource Water. Year-round flow, family-friendly.
War Eagle
Quiet creek with towering bluffs and the historic mill. Withrow Springs State Park as a built-in basecamp.
Elk River
The party-float headquarters. Five outfitters between Pineville and Noel, gravel-bar weekends, summer crowds.
Big Sugar
Bluffs, caves, the Jesse James cave lore, and the smallmouth bass fishing locals brag about.
Little Sugar
The quieter sister of Big Sugar. Gin-clear water, two portages on the standard run, no crowds.
Roaring River
Not a float, a trout-fishing destination. CCC-era state park, full-hookup camping, historic lodge.
Flat Creek
The underdog. Shallow smallmouth water, no outfitter, BYO-kayak. Pairs with a Roaring River overnight.