This circuit will concentrate on Kayaking along with other water sports, drives, hikes and beautiful scenery. It will travel through northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. Janet Henry and Jean Fox will be the circuit Leaders. Please contact them if you are interested in joining. Due to limited parking, this circuit will be limited to about 15 to 20 people. If there is enough interest, a second circuit can follow 1 week behind. There are many stops that require reservations. Please talk to Janet or Jean prior to making them.

Kayak Buffalo River, eat at Gilbert (population 33), hike, bike and fish.

Tyler Bend Campground NP. Water flush toilets, showers and dump. Visitor Center – 870-439-2502. Sites 14-28 are FF, reservations are needed for the rest. Dump, water, showers.

From Harrison, AR go south on Hwy. 65 about 32 miles, cross the Buffalo River and turn right to visitors center and campground. Boondock in drive in sites only $10 with senior pass. Need Reservations, www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777. Water and dump in campground.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Kayak Buffalo River, hike, bike and fish.

Buffalo Point NP Campground. NOTE: Travel day to the next stop is on Memorial Day.

Head SW on US 65 S toward Half Moon Trail, left on AR-27, R onto Hwy 268 E, R onto Buffalo Point Trail. 30 first come/first served sites and remaining sites can be reserved by calling 877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov. $15 with senior pass. No dry camping-all sites all are W/E. Water, Dump and showers in campground.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Folk music at town square, visit Ozark Folk Center, kayak White River, tour Blanchard Caverns, hike, bike and fish.

Sylamore Creek Campgrouund (RV Park) 214 Sylamore Creek Road, Mountain View, AR.72560. Call for Reservations: 870-585-2326, or 877-475-4223, 2 night minimum, 3 night minimum on holidays.

Travel 6 miles north of Mt. View on Hwy. 9/14 to Allison, then west on Hwy. 14 about .1 mile to campground. Travel Day is Memorial Day. make reservations by calling 877-475-4223 or email scc@mv.tel.net . W/E sites $30 – $180 per week, full h/u $35 – $210 per week, dry camp $20 – $120 per week. Cable TV $3 a night – $30 per week. 50 amp $5 more per night.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Kayak White River and Norfolk Lake, hike, fish, kayak, day trips to local attractions, free days for laundry, shopping, etc.

Dam Quarry COE Campground, Norfolk Lake, Reservable on Recreation.Gov (877) 444-6777. $21-22 (30-50 amp) a night, 50% off with senior pass. www.reserve.gov. 877-444-6777

3 miles northeast of Norfolk, AK on Highway 5, then 2 miles east on Highway 177. Norfolk Lake is located on the North Fork River in the Ozark Highlands of North Central Arkansas. Weekends have a 2 day minimum.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Kayaking, boating, hiking

Round Spring Campground Ozark National Scenic, located near Round Spring, approximately 12 miles north of Eminence on state Hwy 19. P.O.13209 Round Spring Campground Rd., Eminence, MO.

Dump, tables, showers, electric only sites, water, flush toilets. Electric sites $30, non electric $20. No Cell service. Must make Reservations www.reserve.gov. 877-444-6777

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Kayaking

Alley Spring Campground NP 11544 Alley Spring Residence Road, Eminence, MO 65466. 6 miles west of Eminence, MO on state HWY 106 It sits on the bank of the Jacks Fork River. Must Make reservations www.reserve.gov. 877-444-6777

Near Alley Spring, 6 miles west of Eminence, MO. on State Hwy 106. Dump, water, flush toilets, showers, $10 dry camp, $15 electric with senior pass. NO Cell Service

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Kayak Current River, hike, bike, historic Civil War site Fort Benton.

River Road COE Campground, on the Black River below the dam. COE Campground, $8-$10 with senior pass. Need Reservations, www.reserve.gov. 877-444-6777

From Piedmont MO: Go 1 mi S on Hwy-34, then 4 mi SW and NW on CR-HH. $8 with senior pass, Electric, Water and dump in campground.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com

Visit Big Springs and CCC museum, kayak Current River, hike, bike and fish.

Big Springs Campground, NP. Need reservations, 877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov.

From Poplar Bluff, MO go west about 43 miles to Van Buren (Van Buren is 29 miles east of Winona). Go south 4 miles on Hwy. 103 to Big Spring campground. There are 26 first come/first served dry sites. Sites with W/E can be reserved at 877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov. Dry $10 with senior pass, E $15 with senior pass. Water, dump and showers in campground.

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Janet Henry – 208-964-6969, sumrsun6969@hotmail.com
Jean Fox – 610-360-4138, geniescoins@icloud.com