Rentals and Other Services

The businesses listed in the chart below are permitted by the National Park Service to rent a variety of watercraft and to provide shuttle services within Buffalo National River. Concessioners provide the vessel, paddles, life jackets, mesh litter bags, and shuttles. For an additional fee, some outfitters will shuttle vehicles to a take-out point.

Concession operations are limited to specific districts of the river. Your choice of rental company depends largely upon which section of the river you desire to float or fish. If your float extends between two districts, you may select any outfitter within the two districts you will be floating. Any of the outfitters listed may provide services to all sections of the river if a four-day or longer trip in planned. Visit our River Rules page for information that will make your river trip safe and enjoyable.

Motors are allowed on vessels upriver to Erbie Boat Launch. Outboard motors are limited to 10 horsepower or less. Johnboaters must yield to all other watercraft. Visit our Guided Services page for a list of authorized fishing, sightseeing, and photography guides.

The list of authorized park concessioner is provided for your convenience for the rental of canoes, kayaks, tubes, and rafts and is not considered an endorsement by the National Park Service. We encourage you to contact the concessioners and shop for the services and rates you desire.

 

Buffalo National River Concessioners

Canoe, Kayak, Tube, and Raft Rentals & Shuttle Services

Upper River
(Boxley to Carver)
Middle River
(Carver to S. Maumee)
Lower River
(N. Maumee to Buffalo City)
Buffalo Outdoor Center
1-800-221-5514
www.buffaloriver.com
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing
870-439-2888
www.gilbertstore.com
Buffalo River Float Service
870-449-2042
www.buffaloriverfloatservice.com
Buffalo River Canoes
870-446-2644
www.floatthebuffalo.com
Buffalo River Outfitters
1-800-582-2244
www.buffaloriveroutfitters.com
Dirst Canoe Rental
870-449-6636
www.dirstcanoerental.com
Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging
870-861-5522
www.lostvalleycanoe.com
Crockett's Canoe Rental
1-800-355-6111
www.buffalorivercanoerental.com
Wild Bill's Outfitter
1-800-554-8657
www.wildbillsoutfitter.com
Rio Buffalo Outfitter
870-204-1566
www.riobuffalo.com
Silver Hill Float Service
870-439-2372
www.silverhillfloatservice.com
Riverview Motel
870-446-2616
www.riverviewmotelandcanoe.com

 

Last updated: September 12, 2024

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