COVID-19 Updates

THANK YOU for helping us keep everyone safe and enjoying a long-awaited return to Buffalo River country!

Updated May 15, 2021

Health Safety FIRST: If you or a member of your travel party have any COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone with one or more of the symptoms, PLEASE STAY HOME. The Buffalo National River will be here for your enjoyment when it is safe for you to travel and be around others!

BOC Store

Our store and deli are currently open from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, 7 days/wk. Store restroom facilities are also open. THANK YOU FOR ADHERING TO SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WHEN IN THE STORE.  While masks are not required, we strongly encourage those who have not yet been fully vaccinated to wear a mask.

Ponca Downhill MTB

If you have not been fully vaccinated, we continue to require the wearing of a mask when using our bike shuttle service.

Buffalo River Canopy Tour

If you have not been fully vaccinated, we continue to require the wearing of a mask when on our zipline tour.

Cabin / Lodge / RV Guests

Check-in / Check-Out

Check-in is 4:00 PM or after and check-out is by 10:00 AM, so our staff may have adequate time to practice cleaning protocols based on Center for Disease Control guidelines.

Illness During Your Stay

If you or a member of your travel party become ill with one or more COVID-19 symptoms during your stay, please contact us immediately at 870-861-5514 during business hours (8-5, Nov – Feb / 8-6, Mar-Oct).