White or Buffalo Nat'l River Camping Trips

We help plan your camp trip. This is outdoor living at its finest. There's nothing more rewarding than a camping trip in the beautiful Arkansas Ozark Mountains! Practical skills of self-reliance are learned while camping. Although Riley's offers no "on site" camping, we are the premier Ozark outfitter to facilitate a primitive camping trip on the banks of the White or Buffalo Rivers. We can shuttle your gear & group to a campsite on the White or Buffalo rivers, via jon boat. We also supply jon boats, canoes & kayaks for camping trips on the river. Don't have all the equipment. We rent our professional camp equipment. Let us help create memories for families, friends, couples & kids.

Mid-River Voyager Camp (Our most popular trip)

Camp and fish the best 28 miles of the White & Buffalo rivers in the Ozark Mountains. Start at the catch and release waters of Rim Shoals destined for up to 3 days of adventure ending your camping trip at the mouth of the world-renowned Norfork River. While floating in Riley's canoes, don't forget to fish the mouth of Crooked Creek; take a swim and eat some lunch. Spend the afternoon on the longest shoal on the river, Buffalo Shoals. Paddle by the enormous canyon wall in Buffalo City. Continue to the mouth of the Buffalo National River to find your drop camp set and ready. Enjoy using our well-organized camp of professional equipment. (CAMPS INCLUDES) Wake up to explosive top water smallmouth action and turkeys coming off the roost. Spend the day on the Buffalo fishing and relaxing (hammock will be required). Spend another night in the mouth of the Buffalo then paddle to Riley's to take out or continue down the White to exit at Shipp's Ferry or the mouth of Norfork Village. Don't forget trout and smallmouth cohabitate in this section of the river.

Drop Camps

We pack in our professional equipment. Camp is ready upon your arrival. The Arkansas Ozark Mountains are an excellent place for fishermen, hunters & hikers. Pick one of several locations in the wilderness area of the Buffalo Nat'l River or on the scenic trout water of the White River. Custom camping trips with views & remote river bank settings. Thousands of acres to explore around your campsite. Step down to the river and fish or swim. Jon boats, canoes or kayaks can be included to give you access on and off the river.  (CAMPS INCLUDE) We can escort you to camp and answer any questions regarding the forests, rivers, or camp equipment. We leave you to enjoy and relax in the wilderness and mountains with plenty of hiking, hunting, sightseeing and fishing.

Fully guided camp trips

Let us guide you through your camping trip in Buffalo country or Sylamore Nat'l forest. Depart from the dock or take a wilderness float trip. We pitch luxury camps on the riverbanks. We can accommodate fishing parties, nature trips or just simply enjoy your time in the Ozark Mountaing camping. All guides stay in guide tents at camp and will cook serve and tend all camp chores. We certainly don't mind if you want to help out at camp, but it's not expected. Large heated outfitter tents, cots with pads, bedding, outstanding meals cooked on the open fire. This is Ozark camping and adventure at its finest.

The Ozark River Rangler- Designed for experienced groups. Self-guided with a twist.

Primative camping trips on the White & Buffalo Nat'l Rivers are made easy with a River Rangler. River Ranglers are professional Ozark camp hands that keep a camping trip moving down river. Fully Outfitted, but no guided fishing. Riley's will float the rivers with you & help shoulder the load of your camping trip with our professional base camp equipment. An outing designed for larger groups or families. Start floating & fishing early, or quit late. We will break camp & set up further down river at the next camp site. The most delicious camp cuisine will be on the fire when you arrive in the evening. This adventure is interactive and participatory.  (CAMPS INCLUDES) You may be asked to bring a tent and bedding, depending on the size of your crew. A camp boss along with one Ozark camp hand normally wrangle the outing & will be glad to give fishing advice (when asked, of course).

Custom Trips

If you have special outfitting needs that we don't list, let us know. We know the outdoors! Flexible to fit your needs. Wild cave trips. Night fishing trips. Frog gigging. Sucker gigging. May not be the norm but always fun & interesting. Call or email for availability and prices.

Camps Include

Appropriate sized outfitter tents to sleep your group. Sleeping pads or cots, sleeping bags with linens. Stove, lights & heater. Chuck box full of kitchen & dishwashing supplies. All pots, pans, dishes, & utensils. Camp table, chairs, garbage bags, Zip-lock bags, toilet paper, paper towels, matches, drinking and cooking water in jugs, rope, handsaw, first-aid kit & fire extinguisher. Lots of gear for comfort and utility, ask for a detailed list.