Ozark Mountain Region Canoeing More than 9,000 miles of rivers and streams carve through Arkansas' landscape, most of which are perfect for floating by canoe, johnboat or raft. Waters range from slow-moving, peaceful passages perfect for the novice to rugged whitewater runs that challenge skilled canoeists. The Arkansas Floater's Kit includes information on float trips, contact information for outfitters, and other important information useful in planning your float trip. The Buffalo has been the topic of a full-length book, the subject of a National Geographic feature article and the cornerstone for the state's environmental movement. Three sections of the river appeal to different kinds of canoeists.
Most floaters choose the calmer middle section of the river, popular with beginners and families.
The middle stretch of the Buffalo is also popular with smallmouth bass fishermen. The lower Buffalo from Rush to Buffalo City provides a more hardy, get-away canoeing experience. More information on the river is available from the Superintendent, Buffalo National River, PO Box 1173, Harrison, AR 72602. Crooked Creek Known for its smallmouth bass fishing, Crooked Creek flows through Newton, Boone and Marion counties in the Ozark Mountain Region. Good spring canoeing on the upper section roughly parallels State Hwy.