Buffalo River Basin Cabin

Located halfway between Harrison and Jasper, Arkansas. Private and surrounded by natural beauty, this handcrafted log cabin has been designed to provide that special place in which you can relax and enjoy the comforts of home. There is an awesome view of the Buffalo River Basin from our 10' X 24' deck.

Our kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator and range, microwave and all cooking essentials. The bathroom is on the main level across the hall from a cozy bedroom with queen bed. The loft is open to below with two double beds, a desk for writing and a wardrobe. All linens are provided. The cabin has air-conditioning and features a remote control gas fireplace for use during cooler months, barbecue grill on the covered porch, television with DVD player, CD player, radio, and games.

The Buffalo National River: Experience canoeing, fishing, or just resting by the water. We’re accessible to the spring floating on the upper river and the summer floating on the middle river. Local canoe rental and shuttle service available. A beautiful drive to Cotter, Arkansas for trout fishing on the White River as well.

Hiking Trails: Our area has more hiking trails than any other section of the river and there are additional trails in the National Forest. See the most photographed rock in Arkansas, Hawksbill Crag; the awesome Pedestal Rocks, rock climber’s favorite Sam's Throne; beautiful Lost Valley and more.

Historic Eureka Springs: Looking for crafts, shows, and unique gift shops? A day trip to Eureka Springs, a Victorian spa city, can include attractions like The Great Passion Play and the narrow gauge railroad. It's just a pleasant hour's drive. Tour the famous Crescent Hotel, and the church entered through the dome, enjoy fine dining, and see turn of the century homes and buildings.

Jasper: We’re just 9 miles north of Jasper. Check out the Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum, Emma's Museum of Junk, and the rest of the City Square.

Harrison: The Cabin is 9 miles south of Boone County's largest city. Everything you might need; groceries, restaurants, video rental stores, Harrison-8 Carmike Cinema and more can be found in this city of just over 12,000. The Harrison Square has shops selling antiques, clothing, shoes, a coffee shop and more. Lake Harrison Park has a playground and walking trail.

Branson, Missouri: Great music shows and is an easy 40 minute drive, you can choose from country music, gospel, and comedy shows and more, by some of the biggest names in the business.

Springfield, Missouri: Another good day trip to see the famous Bass Pro Shop with its wildlife exhibits.

Mountain Biking: Miles of old dirt roads and Forest Service trails and roads are open to bike riders.

Scenic Drives: Reader's Digest calls Arkansas Highway 7 "one of the top ten scenic drives in America". Be sure to take your camera for some breathtaking mountaintop views.

Wilderness Adventures: There are three wilderness areas nearby; Upper Buffalo, Ponca, and Richland.

Caving: Explore on your own at recreation areas like Lost Valley or call Mystic Caverns, 870-743-1739, or Hurricane River Cave, 1-800-245-2282.

Golfing: there are golf courses at Harrison, Diamond City, Bull Shoals and Huntsville.

Crafts: You’ll find them here in the Ozarks, the same functional, beautiful furniture, quilts, baskets, toys, and other treasures our ancestors made when they came here in the early 1800s. Or, try a day trip to , Silver Dollar City for shows, crafts, and family fun. Call 1-800-952-6626 for information.

Watch Wildlife: The Elk Capital of Arkansas by proclamation of the governor, you can enjoy seeing our elk herd at many locations along the Buffalo River. We’ll help you select a spot for elk watching. We also have a wonderful variety of wildlife ranging from black bear, whitetail deer, turkey, red fox, to bald eagles, hawks, great blue herons, finches, chickadees and blue birds. Exploring Newton County is an adventure.

Lakes: We are close enough to Bull Shoals Lake for an easy day trip to enjoy boating and fishing there.

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Buffalo River Basin Cabin

Owner Larry & Kathleen Stanley

HCR 73 Box 84

Marble Falls, AR 72648

Email: basincabin@alltel.net

Phone:870-743-3081

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