Upper Buffalo National River Emergency Numbers

Here are emergency numbers we highly recommend you keep on hand whether you're staying with us for a cabin getaway, enjoying the Buffalo River's beautiful hiking trails, thrilling to the rush of a zip line adventure or here for a canoeing, kayaking or rafting trip.  We believe that prepared folks always have the most fun!

Remember:  National Park Service campgrounds do NOT have pay phones.  Also, cell phone service is rarely available on the river.  Occasionally you may be able to pick up cell service on the mountain tops, such as the upper elevations of Hwy 43 N above Ponca or Hwy 74 between Ponca and Jasper.  If it is an emergency occurring during BOC store hours (8 AM - 6 PM / March - Nov and 8 AM - 5 PM / Dec - Feb), please come immediately to our store, where we can put you in touch with 911 or the sherriff's office.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS BELOW OR DIAL 9-1-1

NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE…………………..………870-446-5124

JASPER, ARKANSAS

Approximately 14.8 miles (21 minutes) from Ponca
 

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICES (MROCC)

1-888-692-1162
 

JASPER, ARKANSAS

Approximately 15 miles (23 minutes) from Ponca
 

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER…….……870-414-4000

HARRISON, ARKANSAS

Approximately 26.6 miles (35 minutes) from Ponca
 

HARRISON MEDIQUICK…………....……………………………....870-741-2500

HARRISON, ARKANSAS

Approximately 26.5 miles (36 minutes) from Ponca
 

ARKANSAS STATE POLICE.………………………………….....….501-618-8000

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

Approximately 158 miles (2 hrs. 53 minutes) from Ponca