And they are one after another after another. At this level, you’ll see plenty of Class I to Class II rapids. If you can catch the North Sylamore when it’s above 3 feet on the gauge, you’re in for a real treat. All the coordinates for put-in and take-out points are listed above, including Gunner Pool and Barkshed access points. In 0.3 miles, turn right to cross the bridge and park in the circle lot by the restroom. In 2.6 miles, Turn left onto Blanchard Rd. To reach the Blanchard put-in, go back to Hwy 5 and cross the bridge. At the end of the bridge, turn right, into the parking lot for the White River access. (Copy/Paste Coordinates into GPS or Google Maps search bar)įrom Mountain View, head 5.7 miles north on Hwy 5 to the Sylamore Creek bridge. As we looked at all the river levels, the Sylamore became a no-brainer. So on a Saturday when all the rivers in Arkansas were near flood stage, the Sylamore was prime! Thankfully my floating buddy, David, is down for just about any float. The whole state got several days of rain midweek. Since I mostly have to float on the weekends, it’s rare that this window of opportunity is open when I can go. This creek drains really fast, so you have to hit it at just the right time to have a good float. The problem is that it’s not an easy float to plan for. To say that I was pleasantly surprised would be a massive understatement.įloating North Sylamore Creek has been on my to-do list for quite some time. I knew it would be pretty good, but I had no idea of what this river really had in store for us. I’m not saying it is my number one favorite, but it definitely lands securely in my top five. Floating North Sylamore Creek from Blanchard Springs to the White River was one of those occasions. And the best surprise is when I finish it and have a new favorite. Best part of the trip was playing all day on the Buffalo National River.One of my favorite things about doing a new hike, bike, or float is the surprise element. We spent the day paddling, picnicking, and swimming. What a treat! The water was crystal clear and warm. – We rented a kayak and canoed down the Buffalo National River. One of the swimming holes in the area around Blanchard Springs. The water is cold as ice! Bridge at Blanchard Springs. – We toured the caves at Blanchard Springs, dipped our toes in the water at the Blanchard Springs waterfall (freezing!), and checked out some of the local swimming holes. We set up camp, fixed some dinner, and turned in for the night. It would have been perfect if we’d planned on boating over the weekend. This wasn’t the most convenient locations, but it worked. We finally ended up at the Dam Site Park in Bull Shoals, AR. We spent about five hours driving around and around on the twisty mountain roads as it got darker and darker. I had not booked in advance because so little information or reservation options were available online. We then drove south to Arkansas and started the hunt for a campground. – We started the day off bright and early and toured the Fort Scott National Historic Site, then drove southeast to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. We drove south and stopped in Fort Scott, Kansas overnight. We didn’t have much more of a plan than that. Because of high gas prices, I wanted someplace within 1 day’s drive of home, someplace we could camp, and some interesting site seeing along the way. Matt wanted to camp somewhere “with waterfalls”. – Memorial Day weekend camping adventure in Arkansas begins!
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