Gracious hosting is paramount in our business! We want you to feel part of our extended family. Everyone arrives as a guest, most leave as friends and family. This is your home away from home on the White River. Our hearts and our home are open to benefit our friends. We count it a privilege & blessing to share our family and this wonderful setting with you! Eight Cabins and Luxury Homes, well spaced out, offering plenty of privacy. No camp sites. No public RV sites. We do this for both of our benefit. We have time to help you make the most of your trip.Our small size affords us flexibility to share our years of knowledge and experience to get you up-to-date in the Ozark outdoors. Don’t feel like you’re imposing if you need help or advice. We are here to help and we love what we do!

Everyone should bring the following, no matter what activity you will be participating in: 

• Wide-brim hat

• Polarized sunglasses

• Sunblock

• Cameras

• Binoculars

• Outdoor boots or shoes

• Cooler

• Walkie talkies (for larger groups) and a big smile!

For Lodging:

• Shampoo/Bath Soap

• HairdryerCharcoal/FluidPaper Towels

• Aluminum Foil

• Ziplock Bags

• Cooking Oil

• Food/Spices

For Fishing:

• Poncho or Rain Gear

• Wading Gea

• rMed. to Light Weight Spinning Rod/Reel

• 4, 6 or 8 lb Green, Brown or Clear Line

• 4-7 Weight Fly Rod/Reel

• Floating Weight Forward Line

• 4-6x Leader & Tippet

For Outdoor Adventures:

• Day Pack or Backpack

• Water Bottle

• Deet Spray

• Field Guide Books

• Camera Tripod

• Mountain Bike

• Kids Bikes

• Swim Mask, Snorkel & Flippers

• Swimming Towels

• Sun Chairs

Groceries, restaurants, and shopping can be found in Mountain Home, Gassville or Flippin. There is a Walmart Supercenter in Mountain Home. There are no stores in Buffalo City. It is 15 miles to town from Rileys Outfitter. It may be best to shop before arrival. Dry county (no alcohol sales) on Sundays.

There is no cable, satellite or local TV channels in the Loft, Bunk Lodge & Aframe. All other cabins have satellite and dvd players. TV/VCR/DVD is available for the Loft, Bunks & Aframe. The Riley’s have a variety of VCR & DVD movies for your use (free) at the office. 

Branson/Springfield areas (1-2 hrs), Bass Pro Shop, Wonders of Wildlife Springfield, Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View, AR, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Dawt Mill, Silver Dollar City, Big Creek Golf Course, Twin Lakes Golf Course, Area antiques & shopping, Norfork River and Norfork Dam, Norfork National Fish Hatchery, Bull Shoals Dam, and Bull Shoals or Norfork Lakes. Ask us about any of these, we will be glad to help! We love the whole Dam area!

Yes! We have waders & boots for low water conditions and fishing rods for trips but you need to let us know before your arrival.

As of now, Baxter County Regional Airport has no commercial air services. For private charters, contact them at 870-481-5995. You can fly into Springfield, MO airport (2 hrs away) or Little Rock, AR airport (3 hrs away). Both have rental car services, and we can provide shuttle services for any location for a fee.

The North Central Arkansas area sports all 4 seasons.

• Trout fishing knows no season because of the water temperature staying the same year round.

• Hunting season starts in October and ends late February.

• Spring turkey normally falls in the month of April.

• Bass fishing runs hot normally from early March until Thanksgiving.

• For the rivers to yourself or going after “trophy trout”, winter may be just for you!

It is beautiful here year-round, come enjoy one or more of the four seasons with us!

Resident and non-resident fishing license (View AGFC Fishing License info).

White River Generation

There are several ways to get to Rileys in the Ozark Mountains. All we know is once you’ve arrived, you won’t want to leave.

1.   From 62/412 West between Mountain Home and Gassville, AR

2.  Turn South onto HWY 126, directly across from Twin Lakes Farm tractor dealership.There are also signs that read “White River public access, Buffalo City”.

3. Go 4 miles to the 4-way Stop (look for our sign).

4. Turn Right at the 4-way stop, and continue on HWY 126 for 6.2 miles.

5.  Turn left on CR 638, you will see our large reflective sign.

6.  Follow our other signs (posted on the county road posts), that will lead you into our gate.