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 Buffalo 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!

The rain has been so nice and much needed! 🌧️With this rain comes the perfect weather for waterfall hunting, elk viewing...
10/15/2026

The rain has been so nice and much needed! 🌧️

With this rain comes the perfect weather for waterfall hunting, elk viewing, and hitting the trails! 🥾

Our Hillside Cabin just opened up for the weekend! The perfect home base for exploring Ponca and all the beauty the Buffalo River area has to offer.

✨ Book your weekend getaway here:
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10/14/2026

10/14

09/29. At Ponca low water bridge:
10/01/2026

09/29. At Ponca low water bridge:

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.

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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