Camping

There's nothing more rewarding than a successful camp trip in the wilderness! Self-Reliance is a practical skill that is learned while camping. Although Riley's offers no "on site" camping, we are the outfitter to facilitate a primitive camp trip on the White or Buffalo Rivers. We can shuttle your gear & group to a campsite on the river, via jon boat. We also rent jon boats for camp trips on the river.(see Jon Boat Rentals) If you like to camp but don't have all the equipment, we can rent you our professional camp equipment. (see Drop Camps )

Hiking & Backpacking

Travel the trails of centuries past to access peace & seclusion. A vast network of old logging roads and game trails will lead you through the Ozark Mountains old pastures & homesteads, oak groves, cedar glades & creek bottoms. Discover elevated peaks like Turkey Mountain & Prince Fred Knob. Panoramic views.

Hunting

Use us to access the most remote hunting grounds in the Ozarks. Riley's will make a great winter-time hunting camp or we can help you gain access to a remote riverside camp. Deer-Arkansas has longest deer season in the nation! There are monster bucks in this region that have never seen humans and die of old age. Turkey-Flock after flock after flock of birds, some of the most premier & challenging turkey hunting in the world. Spring & Fall gun season! Bear-Strong bear population, zone quota runs with deer season. Small Game-The woods & fields are littered with fox & gray squirrel, cottontail rabbits & quail. (see Drop Camps )

Orienteering

Practice your map skills with a GPS or compass. Whether you're a backpacker or a day hiker, Riley's will assist in outfitting your trip with shuttle service or maps or practical advice to help you plan a safe trip. Ask us about the different hikes & treks for difficulty & distance. Discover the heart of the Ozarks step-by-step for a rewarding experience that will last a lifetime.

Caving & Geology

Caves & Karst Geology The trained eye of a geologist would immediately recognize that this is cave country. Characterized by barren rocky soil, limestone & dolomite bluffs, underground rivers & sink holes. There are over 4000 known caves in the Ozarks along with numerous abandoned zinc mines. The most noted cave in the area is Blanchard Springs Caverns, which offers guided cavern tours & wild cave trips. There are many caves in the forest and wilderness area for the serious caver seeking "off the grid" & uncharted adventures. Karst geology develops as surface water seeps through fissures in dense limestone deposits near the earth's surface. The water dissolves and weakens the limestone causing cracks & breaks. This water also gets trapped under the limestone creating underground rivers & caves. When the ceilings of caves extend too close to the surface, their tops collapse forming sinkholes.

Trail Riding

Mountain Biking Logging roads & trails in Sylamore forest & Lower Buffalo Wilderness make challenging & exciting bike rides for all skill levels. Serious bikers can find all day adventure trails & loops. Shuttle service & maps are available to aid your workout. Trail Riding Riley's can help you contact local wranglers for trail rides through private ranches or Nat'l forest. Day rides or hourly rides available. We can also assist on pack trips deep into the heart of the Ozarks.