Mar 26, 2026 - News
Charted: Buffalo River recreation
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Annual visits to the Buffalo National River were 1.39 million in 2025, down from 1.69 million in 2024, after several years of elevated traffic, per data from the National Park Service.
Why it matters: All tourists to The Natural State spent $10.3 billion in 2024, up 4% from 2023.
By the numbers: Visits are roughly 40% higher than two decades ago.
- The most popular months are June and July, when visitation is generally in the 250,000-300,000 range.