Super clean and has everything you need. Kitchen is almost fully stocked. There's no dishwasher…read more Bathrooms have plenty of towels and toiletries. Beds are comfy. Only stayed for 2 nights so didn't ask if there's laundromat. If you're planning to stay here for a long period of time, make sure to ask. Front porch/yard has 2 rocking chairs, grill, fire pit, a beautiful stone table with "wood-looking" stumps, cornhole, horseshoe, and has to play basketball. Will definitely come back.

ABOVE AND BEYOND is what Doyle and Melissa should have named their company. "Customer Service"…read morearen't the words for what they deliver, more accurate would be Customer CARE. They care about safety and comfort, but also that you genuinely have a great experience while in their neck of the woods. Doyle took the time to know us and made excellent suggestions on what all we should see and do. He hand drew a map that took us on a proper Arkansas adventure that we will never forget! =P You could stop here and call them now or just keep reading all the other reviews that say the exact same thing.

Our initial experience with Crockett's was several years ago, the river was too high for us to…read morefloat with the small kids we had with us. We were camping at Spring Creek. When the river had dropped enough to float, Amanda and Creed showed up with rafts - much more suitable and safe for our group at the time. Since then, Crockett's have been our absolute go-to whenever we float in this area. We've rented and day-floated many times. We've floated overnight several times. They've shuttled our vehicles to a variety of locations as we ventured up and down for more of the Buffalo. Crockett's have always offered the best and most dependable advice - and have ALWAYS under promised and then over delivered!

We planned and reserved canoes to put in at 8am when it was raining. They pushed us back to 10:30…read more When we arrived after a 5 hour trip they said the water up river was rising and all they could do is change from a day canoe trip to a 45 minute raft trip. The quoted price from 45$ per canoe was changed to 65$. She said we can't cancel, but we have to pay and they would give us a one year credit. We went to wild bills who had put in people all day long and had no issues at all. I would not recommend setting your expectations for this outfitter.

Gabe and crew are locals with the knowledge, gear, and eagerness to help casual boaters to anglers…read morehave a good time and safe trip.

I'm so happy that I came across a Facebook post where someone recommended BRO. We are not…read moreexperienced kayakers and you should keep that in mind as you read this because that is the perspective from which I write. The person who took my reservation on the phone was fantastic. When we got to their main location, the girls who helped get us ready were outstanding. There was one person in particular, who was so incredibly helpful and put us at ease. When you finish up your registration you can use the restrooms at their store and there's plenty of merchandise that you can buy, both things that are helpful (think sunscreen, dry bags, snacks), and things that are fun, like postcards and stickers. We paid for a tandem kayak and for a valet service, which was very helpful and made it so that we had to drive to the put in place and then only had to pick up our car when we got to the end of our time. I didn't realize that the drive to the place where we would pick up the kayak and start our float (about 18 mins from the store) was over about 2 miles of a VERY bumpy, dusty, rocky road. Somebody might have mentioned it or it was in the literature, but I just missed it and was slightly worried because we just had a 2 wheel drive rental, and it was rough riding to get there so keep that in mind. When we arrived there was a pit toilet which was helpful and the guys helping with the boats were good (You might want to have some cash to give you a tip although I don't think that's expected but our guy was extra helpful.) Also I want to mention that I am plus-sized and had no problems with the kayak at all. We had an incredible time and it took us about three hours altogether including one stop along the way of about 20 minutes where we ate a snack (made sure to clean all of our trash up), swam for a while and went on our way. We went on a Tuesday at 11am and thought it was slightly crowded, it never felt overwhelming, and we were able to slow down or speed up whenever we felt that we were too close to another group. I also thought that people were respectful when they had speakers and it was never loud or obnoxious. Two things I didn't know before that I hope can help someone else. The first is that there were a couple of times when we went over fast moving water (I can't even really call it rapids, but definitely moving quickly) where we got stuck on the rocks and almost turned over. Not a huge deal and almost entirely due to our lack of experience, but just keep that in mind it's not 100% floating peacefully the entire time. Once we had that experience on the first couple times we were completely fine for the rest. The other thing is that just past the place where you pull in and drop off your kayak is a super fun area where you can paddle into a cave, jump from the rocks, and just kind of hang out. If we would've known that it was there we would've stayed around a bit longer. Again, nobody's fault Just something we didn't know beforehand. I highly recommend Buffalo River outfitters - we had a blast!

Overpriced, need reservation for a shuttle? and easily sold out. I don't get why you need a…read morereservation for a shuttle and why it's so expensive from Gilbert to tylers bend. It's a 15 minute drive for goodness sakes. Also how do you sell out for needing a shuttle ?

I was visiting Cotter for a few days and was excited to have the opportunity to float this portion…read moreof the buffalo river. Wild Bills was recommended to me and the rental and floating experience was seamless. I rented a kayak for the 10 mile float. It was late June and the water was perfect and the float was scenic. John provided a bronco busting bus ride to the river. The people at the shop were friendly and helpful. Kayak rental was $69 plus tax. But they do provide a 30 minute bus ride to the drop off to save you the trouble of running cars.

We showed up late in the canoe season. Asked about renting a canoe for a 6.5 hour trip on the…read moreriver. Unfortunately, we do not believe what we were told about the conditions of the river were true. The man behind the counter told us that we may have to, drag our canoe through a couple of spots but no big deal. After setting up camp in Buffalo point campground and actually taking a look at the river and seeing people come off the river, everyone was dragging canoes and Buffalo point, most of the river was just simply ankle deep, we would've had to drag a canoe for miles through slippery rocks to get to the destination for pick up. So one of two things happened, the owners of wild Bill outfitter do not know the river conditions or they did not tell us the truth. So unfortunate. Needless to say, we did not show up the next morning bright and early to rent anything. I felt like I dodged a $100 bullet of frustration by not renting from these people. And I would not recommend wild bills outfitter for river conditions, information, go look for yourself.

My father has been fishing with Hurst for a number of years. My husband and I made a trip back to…read morethe mainland, and my dad decided to take us fishing at his favorite place as well. We had Jamie and Curtis as our guides for a two day trip. This is definitely a full service place. They tie your hook, bait it, and tell you when to reel it in... then when you get a fish they take it off for you. I enjoy getting in there and playing with the bait and the fish, so by the second day I convinced Curtis to let me pick my crawfish and bait the hook and even take a few fish off of the hook as well. These guides really know where the fish are, and what to use to catch them. They provide lunch on some of the trips, which is generally good (store bought) food. I would suggest this service to anybody.

I've been coming up here for the past 20 years fishing with Jamie and other guides. It's a family…read moreowned & operated, good to their word, business that you just don't see now-a-days! The fishing is always excellent and Jamie (owner) is very knowledgable of the river. They take good care of you just like family! The shore lunches are savory & the scenery is magnificent... The total package! They give you quality information on how to fish from beginner to expert. They also offer canoes, single/double kayaks, guided scenic tours, guided fishing tours (includes overnight camping or half day), and beginner to advanced fly fishing tours - there is something fun for the whole family!! I highly recommend Hurst Fishing Service over any other services offered on this river.

Issac and Hannah were so awesome and helpful during our visit. They checked us in and got us in our…read morekayak quickly. The launch is super easy and the instructions on where to go were clear. This is a great choice when you are thinking about a kayak outing self-guided. It is a great value and we would recommend these folks if you are looking for some time on the water.

Branson is a busy place with a lot of stores for shopping. I am not a shop until you drop kind of…read moreperson, so when I visited last summer, I knew I needed to find something else to do. I booked with White River online in the morning, and that afternoon I was on my way to have a little adventure. From checking in, to getting ready for my voyage, and being on the water in great equipment, I had such a lovely time. Fast forward to about a week ago, I traveled back to Branson for a musical, and I knew I had to go back to White River. I had the same experience with great staff, study/safe equipment and a peaceful journey on the river. The store has a lot to offer for purchase including: clothes, water shoes, sunscreen dry bags and more. You have the option of renting dry bags and a waterproof speaker at a pretty low cost. The dry bag is a must. You're given options for which trip you want to take. My sister and I chose Taneycomo, and it was a little under 4 miles. (We were provided a map for the trek.). We were picked up from out ending point, and taken back to the original location. Sn: Any business that offers free period products is alright with me! Love this place, they will always have my business when I'm in town.

Beautiful Campground. Well maintained, friendly and quick to respond staff. We stayed in Cabin 1…read morefor 4 nights, and loved every second of it. I highly recommend this campground whether you are in a RV or looking at one of the 2 river front cabins.

A very nice campground. We stayed on a full hookup sight and used their shower facilities…read more Everything was clean and well maintained. The grounds were also well kept and trimmed. Wifi provided a good signal. Sheryl at front desk was quick to respond to my request and set me up with a nice campsite. I also met Michael, the ground manager, who was very friendly and eager to assist. We will definitely stay there again next time we're in that area.

Awesome people, family operated, great service. If you are kayaking the White or Buffalo, Rileys is…read morethe way to go.

This is the best resort on the White River! I've tried many places and there's nothing like…read moreRiley's. The absolute friendliest hosts and most luxurious cabins you will find. This is the type of place you can feel comfortable visiting with friends or family. We have gone multiple years now and have stayed in several different cabins and they have all been great. Boats are nice and the kayak trips are an incredible deal. Miles and Michelle are truly wonderful people and have built an incredible family business. If you are looking for a great place to stay you have found it!

This is one of several cave systems in North Central Arkansas. We have visited War Eagle Caverns in…read morethe past and other caves throughout the US. It was very scenic, and caves do differ in their internal formations. Some have smooth walls and large open caverns. Some are more jagged with twisting, narrow passages. This was more of the latter. Word to the wise: steep stairs formed out of rock, passageways where a person had to lean sideways to pass through. I bumped my head on one and I'm short. Expect constant dripping from above due to 100% humidity, with wet walkways, stairs and railings. You could easily slip if not prepared. In fact our guide told us the back section of the cave had been closed to tours because it was now too slippery. We were able to see some bats at the end of the tour. As jagged caves go, it was impressive. Our guide's jokes felt scripted and forced. We found him not terribly friendly, and no one laughed. He did not seem to enjoy his job. Aside from that, it was an entertaining way to spend an hour and a half on the way to Eureka Springs.

Great tour with our awesome tour guide, Dakota! This was our kids' first time visiting a cavern…read moreand they were completely blown away!