Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging

Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging Family-run outfitter on the Buffalo National River for 37 years! Based in Ponca, AR! Are you one of us? Plunge into the heart of the Buffalo Wilderness.
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Offering float trips, lodging, and well stocked General Store for all your adventure needs! Paddle the whitewater through the bluffs on America's first National River. Warm up to the view from your hot tub on the deck of a secluded mountain cabin. Relax around a wood-burning stove. Hike through Lost Valley, or follow the bluff trail to the swimming hole at Steel Creek. We value the pristine Buffal

o National River, and know its clear, jade Ozark waters are the reason you vacation here as well. When you visit Buffalo River Country, you'll discover why our customers are regulars, returning year after year to stay in our unique cabins, rustic bunkhouse, and pristine campground alongside Ponca Creek. At Lost Valley Canoe, we recycle and use river friendly products to keep the Buffalo beautiful. Join us in treasuring this national wonder!

07/29. ~24 cfs (3.2 ft) at Ponca USGS gage. At Boxley, Ponca, and Steel Creek:
07/30/2026

07/29. ~24 cfs (3.2 ft) at Ponca USGS gage.

At Boxley, Ponca, and Steel Creek:

Limited rainfall and recent heat have dropped the Upper Buffalo below floatable levels.We’ll continue to monitor conditi...
07/06/2026

Limited rainfall and recent heat have dropped the Upper Buffalo below floatable levels.
We’ll continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if conditions improve.

For current floating options, visit the NPS website for concessioners in the middle and lower districts!
https://www.nps.gov/buff/rentals-and-other-services.htm

Happy 4th 🇺🇸 from America’s 1st National River! Enjoy the day outdoors! Day float today: Pruitt ➡️Hasty
07/04/2026

Happy 4th 🇺🇸 from America’s 1st National River! Enjoy the day outdoors!

Day float today: Pruitt ➡️Hasty

06/29. What a beautiful day for Ponca to Kyles float!
06/29/2026

06/29. What a beautiful day for Ponca to Kyles float!

06/29/2026

06/28. 7 pm. 4.5 ft and 295 cfs at Ponca.

06/27/2026

06/27. 6 pm. 5.1 ft and 661 cfs at USGS at Ponca. We will be launching again at the low water bridge tomorrow.

Call us for shuttles and canoe and kayak rentals: 870-861-5522

Early morning storm at Steel Creek:

06/26. 4.3 ft and 227 cfs at Ponca. We will be launching at the bridge tomorrow and still have few canoes and kayaks ava...
06/27/2026

06/26. 4.3 ft and 227 cfs at Ponca. We will be launching at the bridge tomorrow and still have few canoes and kayaks available.

Reservations: 870-861-5522

06/22/2026

We are currently experiencing Flood Stage levels this morning in Upper Buffalo River Country

NO RENTALS TODAY

River cfs: 7730 @ 8:30
Location: Ponca LWB
Buffalo National River , AR

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! 📍Buffalo National River•AR
06/20/2026

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

📍Buffalo National River•AR

Address

HWY 43 #10
Ponca, AR
72670

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(870) 861-5522

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