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Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging

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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!

06/14/2025

06/14. 9 am. We are launching boats at Ponca today. The river is in low moderate level.

4.7 ft (270 cfs) @ USGS Ponca

We still have boats available for tomorrow. Call us at 870-861-5522 to make a reservation.

9am-5pm daily
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06/13/2025

06/13. 12 pm. We are launching at Steel Creek today.

4.1 ft (116 cfs) @ USGS Ponca

06/12/2025

06/12. 2 pm. Buffalo River @ Ponca.

4.09 ft (107 cfs) @ USGS Ponca

06/10/2025

06/10. 9 am. Buffalo River @ Ponca.

4.4 ft (174 cfs) @ USGS Ponca

06/09/2025

06/09. 12 pm. 4.7 ft. 250 cfs at Ponca USGS gauge.

Ponca and Kyles Landing.

06/08/2025

Great day to be on the upper river!

River conditions this morning (06/08) at Ponca: 5.33 ft | 605 cfs

The water level is moderate — offering ample water for floating! We are launching rafts, canoes, and, kayaks.

06/07/2025

6/7 9:15 am
The Buffalo River at Ponca is in Flood Stage.
•4840 cfs
•8.95 ft

No Rentals today. We’ll continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as the river recedes.

In the meantime, there’s still plenty to enjoy around Ponca! Hike a scenic trail, hunt waterfalls, check out the Lavender Festival nearby, or grab a bite from the Wooden Spoon Provisions food truck! There’s more than one way to enjoy the Buffalo River area!

06/02/2025

06/02. We are launching at Steel Creek. If you want to take advantage of still floatable levels and beautiful weather, call us at (870) 861-5522 to reserve your boat or arrange private shuttle.

This photo was taken on 06/01 with 4.3 ft and 145 cfs recorded at USGS @ Ponca. The river currently is at 4.1 ft and 114 cfs (low).

05/30/2025

Great day to hit the river!
Ponca Access•Buffalo National River
River conditions 5/30: 4.7 ft | 260 cfs
The water level is moderate — offering ample water for floating!

05/29/2025

05/29. ~7:30 am. Buffalo River @ Steel Creek.

5 ft (400 cfs) @ USGS Ponca and dropping.

Hydrograph in the comments below.

05/28/2025

05/28. Buffalo River @ Ponca. 1:15 pm. After another small rise last night the river is at 5.5 ft (776 cfs) and dropping again. High moderate.

Hydrograph in the comments.

05/27/2025

05/27. Buffalo River @ Ponca. ~11:15 am. 5.7 ft (897 cfs) and dropping. High moderate.

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

Website

http://lostvalleycanoe.com/

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