Floats / Middle District · 11.6 mi
Gilbert to North Maumee
Too LowModerateEasy water but 11.6 miles — a long day for beginners. (our judgment)
Put-in: Gilbert
Historic village with a general store; access at the gravel bar in town.
No NPS coordinate published — ask NPS or your outfitter for directions
Take-out: North Maumee
Popular swim beach below a bluff; gravel road in.
No NPS coordinate published — ask NPS or your outfitter for directions
11.6 mi per the NPS mileage chart — about 5.8 h at NPS’s ~2 mph rule of thumb, before stops. Trip planner →
Dashed lines connect accesses, not the river channel. Not for navigation.
Hazards
- Long day — plan daylight
- Strainers (downed trees) can appear overnight — scout blind bends.
Middle District outfitters (Carver to S. Maumee)
- Buffalo Camping & Canoeing · 870-439-2888 · www.gilbertstore.com
- Buffalo River Outfitters · 1-800-582-2244 · www.buffaloriveroutfitters.com
- Crockett's Canoe Rental · 1-800-355-6111 · www.buffalorivercanoerental.com
- Silver Hill Float Service · 870-439-2372 · www.silverhillfloatservice.com
NPS-authorized concessioners (NPS list); not an endorsement. Full outfitter directory →