What you get
About Buffalo Outdoor Center
Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca offers a comprehensive outdoor adventure destination along the scenic Buffalo National River, featuring Arkansas' only wilderness zipline tour through the treetops. Explore multiple activities including canoe and kayak rentals for floating trips down pristine waterways, hiking the finest trails in the region, mountain biking terrain like Ponca Downhill, and ziplining with expert guides. The center provides cabin rentals at RiverWind and Ponca Creek Lodges, perfect bases for multi-day adventures in this stunning natural area. With 50 years of experience, Buffalo Outdoor Center delivers quality outdoor experiences for families, corporate retreats, and adventure enthusiasts seeking wilderness immersion.
Good to know
What’s included
- 50 feet platform height
- teamwork focus
- advance notice for weekday private tours
- pristine river location
- Dark Sky Park designated
as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Plan your visit
- Duration
- zipline tour approximately 2-3 hours
- Admission
- Zipline tour $99+tax per person for groups under 8, $89+tax per person for groups of 8 or more · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site