The Buffalo National River has been closed to recreational use until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure includes the Buffalo River, trails, open spaces and campgrounds. The closure is in direct response to guidance from state and federal health officials.
Buffalo National River superintendent Mark Foust says, “It breaks my heart to have to close this incredible public park. It is, however, the right thing to do to protect the people that work here, live here, visit here, and love this place. We all have to do what we can to slow and prevent the spread of the virus in and around the park. We believe this will help. I am thankful to the people of Newton, Searcy, Boone, Marion, and Baxter counties, who everyday share the river with us and support visitors from all over the country and the world. I look forward to the time we can all welcome visitors back to the Buffalo, sharing the river and the experiences we all know to be good for our minds and bodies.”
State highways and county roads that run through Buffalo National River will remain accessible to through or residential traffic. Roads that enter and terminate within the park, are closed to all but residential traffic. Updates will be provided at nps.gov/buff and through social media channels.
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