It is possible to save some wear and tear on your car by taking a shuttle service provided by a local canoe outfitter to return to where you began your journey. The Kyles Landing takeout point is a little over a quarter mile beyond Gray Rock. The steep gravel road that leads into that region may be somewhat tricky at times, and the website for the park suggests using a vehicle with high clearance for this trip.
Do you fancy spending the night in a tent by the river? The park has thirteen campsites, eight of which are built and seven of which are primitive. Facilities in the developed campgrounds range from "bare-bones" to showers and RV connections at Buffalo Point. While some campsites are only available at certain times of the year, others are open all 12 months. Along the whole of the river, several gravel bars are suitable for backcountry camping. You may find information on camping and rules for the backcountry on the park website.
There are also decent possibilities along other stretches of the Buffalo River if you aren't an experienced boater or simply looking for a float trip with little white water. The 7.5-mile run from Buffalo Point to Rush is a popular option, and it also happens to be one of my favorites when it comes to paddling on calm days with adequate water levels. In addition, this stretch has some beautiful scenery, such as Toney Bluff and Ludlow Bluff, the latter of which, according to some accounts, is even higher than Big Bluff and is the highest point along the river.
It is essential to keep in mind that even relatively minor shifts in river levels can have a significant impact on the amount of physical exertion and boating expertise that is required, so before you head out on the river, you should always check both the weather forecast and the conditions of the water. The Buffalo River Kayaking gauge readings at important spots are shown on an interactive map that may be seen on the park website. The map also shows the locations of river access points and camps.