My family and I were just pleased with this business. Super polite and reasonable priced rentals.read more

We had an excellent time out on the Buffalo River through the Buffalo River Float Service. I called…read morebeforehand and the girl who answered was super friendly, knowledgeable and answered my many questions. After maybe 3 or 4 times calling them throughout the course of a day (yes, I can sometimes be that person - not always, I promise!), we finally booked. We rented 2 single kayaks for a Sunday morning. Once we got there, we actually decided to push back the time for the 3 hours float vs. the original 5 we booked. Once the time came for our float, there was a school bus out in the parking lot, and a number of hopped on. The driver was very accommodating and told us a great deal of info. After going through the woods, we made it to our destination in what looked like the middle of nowhere. We hopped out, she told us how to find the destination point for pick up and what all to look out for in the water. They picked us up shortly after we finished our float and we were headed back to Houston!

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.

Gail and Ron are the sweetest hosts. Rooms are always clean. We have enjoyed coming the last four…read moreyears! The upgrades they have been working this winter are great. The boys love going to the game room to hang out and the WiFi cafe is a nice touch. See you next summer.

From the owner: Family owned vacation resort located on Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas. We offer 1 and 2 Bedroom…read morehousekeeping cabins with full electric kitchens, Direct TV, Free Wifi, BBQ grills, Private decks, Game room, Playground, and Laundry facilities. Our galvanized covered private illuminated boat dock is located only 400 feet from cabins. This is a great place for fishing and swimming, call today to book your vacation!

Amazing Service and beautiful water the management team was so nice and supportive and even offered…read morea military discount !!!

Very great place to float the river. $15 for 2 mile trip Or…read more$25 for unlimited times. Everyone was very friendly.

Great location and friendly staff. The food at the patio "food truck" was very good and the pina…read morecoladas were excellent.

I invited family here for the first time over the weekend, had a great memory of this place from…read morewhen I was a child. They were very friendly at the front desk at check-in and while we were staying, the swimming spot was nice the views were great. Friendly restaurant. Mostly friendly staff. The showers for camping were musty though, would suffocate you in mildew smell while u shower and your only other option is the other ones closer to the campsites which I wouldn't even step into. Definitely no bare feet in either shower and make sure you don't touch the walls. The float was super fun and beautiful, the boat guys were nice until our last morning, we hadn't even checked out yet let alone there was no info on a checkout time and were not near home or know the area much. We figured we would let the kids swim one last time before heading out and get some fishing in, we were all packed up. My children and I floated down the rapids and caught ourselves at the sand bar of Dawt Mill that we were just staying at. One of the boat dudes asked if i was staying at Dawt mill I said yes but we were checking out today. He then said well then you need to get the hell off our sand. right to me and my children. I got upset and said some words to the guy and asked his name for being so rude. He then told me none of my fucking business. I got out on the other side of the water walked up to the front desk. The guy had already ran up there with his buddy and told front desk whatever he told them. The front desk had no manager on site at first then the lady proceeded to say she was the assistant manager but wouldn't give me her name or the boat guys name. She gave no eye contact and treated me like a pest, She then said checkout was at 11am so just shrugged her shoulders about how he acted, and then said "that's not what she heard" and then rudely said sorry we've been getting a lot of ppl not staying here going on our sand so he was probably just frustrated. Which is not my problem when he made me feel so unwelcome and uneasy, ruined my last morning and we weren't even hanging out on the sand we just got off the rapids there cuz it was easier with my children in stow. I didn't think I'd be so unwelcomed not even an hour after the checkout time. After not being able to assist me properly she called the boat guys manager who then said that it should've been okay for us to swim there since we were just there staying out of the way and the guy just probably didn't remember me and that he was sorry for what happened etc, I said thankyou for the sorry and consideration and I was glad there was actually someone with customer service around, but we just loaded up and left and not sure if we will ever be back. There is too many other places available on the North Fork River to be explored.

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.

Beautiful Tranquility surrounds by life abundance! So much shore so little time! Great fishing,…read morehiking, kayaking, canoeing, rock finding.... Breathtaking!

This place is wonderful! I haven't been camping in a long time and came with my parents in their…read morecamper. The office staff are so nice and accommodating. We were given plenty of information about events at the visitor's center, and also here at the park. The grounds are very clean, nicely paved roads and lots. The bathrooms are huge! They have private showers with the bathroom, heated and apparently recently remodeled. You won't find that at your other parks! The hook ups for water and electricity are newer and nice. I went into the marina and although I feel like their prices are a little on the pricey side they have really nice stuff in there and a really nice deck to sit out on and see the gorgeous river. I highly suggest this place as a great area to have your best camping experience!

Had a great experience at this place! We last minute rented paddle boards on a Sunday, headed in…read moreabout 11 and the man at the front desk was very accommodating and friendly. He helped us navigate our way to our destination and gave us tips, clearly an expert on the area. He gave us a demo on how to inflate the tubes and deflate, and sent us with an info packet as well! It was a great deal overall to rent for all day, and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an adventure!:)

Great service--nice, informative, helpful. We felt well prepared for getting to Hogscald Hollow and…read moreusing the paddleboards. When we got back, the nice girl working referred us to some other cool places to go on the water and gave us a great recommendation for the taco truck up the street. We felt well taken care of and had an awesome day on the water. Thank you!

Nice 3 mile loop with beautiful nature views, streams and waterfalls. Trail not too difficult,…read morehowever, some steep areas.

This is the BEST TRAIL in NWA! Period! I mean, come on: look at the 5-stars!…read more This is fairly easy hike for all skill levels. 3miles round-trip. 2-4hours total. Kids (and adults) will love scrambling on all the large rocks. Adults with enjoy the beauty of creation. And if you are brave enough, you will find a cathedral-type cave at the end of your journey. You do have to squeeze to find it, but the trip back into the cave is worth it--just be careful of any low hanging bats (lol!). My wife and I have lived in NWA for 5+ years and we do this hike at least once a year. Sometimes just us, but usually with a group and no one has ever complained about the distance or that they were bored. So good! I love this hike and I know you will too!!