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Buffalo National River

All campgrounds except Lost Valley are directly adjacent to the Buffalo River. The 135-mile national river is lined with bluffs as high as 440 feet. Riverside stands of willow, sycamore, river birch and cottonwood blend into the predominately oak-hickory upland forest. The Buffalo offers smallmouth bass, goggle-eye and other game fish along with swimming and canoe trips on this free-flowing river.

Swimming is permitted in the Buffalo River but requires special caution. Diving or jumping into the river from rocks or bluffs is extremely dangerous due to the likelihood of striking submerged rocks. Limestone and sandstone bluffs are crumbly and slippery when wet and should be completely avoided.

Arkansas state licenses required for fishing and hunting. All children under age of 13 must wear a personal floatation device. Canoe rentals nearby.

Region: Ozarks

For Information: Park Superintendent, 402 North Walnut, Suite 136, Harrison, AR  72601-1173, (870) 741-5443 http://www.nps.gov/buff/

Buffalo Point (B-5)

Campsites: 83 RV with W/E; 21 Tents; 5 Group Tents

Location: 14 miles south of Yellville on Hwy. 14, then 3 miles east on Hwy. 268.

Attractions: Rugged mountain scenery and nature trails to hidden springs and caves, overlook. Swimming and fishing, naturalist programs in season.

Facilities: Housekeeping cabins (Call 870-449-6206 for availability), restaurant (May 15-Labor Day), flush toilets, warm showers, water, picnic sites with nearby grills, 3 pavilions (may be reserved for groups), amphitheater (programs in season), river access. User's fee charged. (Open year-round; electric and water Apr.-Oct.)
Camping reservations: 1-877-444-6777 or www.ReserveUSA.com. A reservation fee is charged.

Carver (B-4)

Campsites: 8 Tent with no hookups

Location: 10 miles east of Jasper on Hwy. 74, then 2.5 miles north on Hwy. 123 to bridge.

Attractions: Swimming and fishing.

Facilities: Vault toilet, drinking water, fire grates, picnic tables, river access. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.

Erbie (B-4)

Campsites: 14 RV with no hookups; 16 Tent; 5 Group Tent

Location: 4 miles north of Jasper on Hwy. 7, then 6.5 miles west on dirt road past Henry Koen Experimental Forest.

Attractions: Swimming and fishing. Historic cabin and farmstead nearby. Hiking trails and horse trails.

Facilities: Flush toilets, vault toilets, drinking water, picnic sites and fire grates, river access. Campsites for equestrians are nearby. User's fee charged. (Open year-round)

Kyles Landing (B-3)

Campsites: 33 Tent with no hookups

Location: 5 miles west of Jasper on Hwy. 74, then 3 miles down rough, steep, winding gravel road.

Attractions: Trailhead for wilderness area hiking, including Hemmed-in-Hollow and Indian Creek.

Facilities: Drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), flush toilets, fire grates, picnic tables, river access. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.
NOTE: Not recommended for large trailers, buses or RVs due to rough, steep and winding road.

Lost Valley (B-3)

Campsites: 15 Tent with no hookups

Location: 15 miles west of Jasper on Hwy. 74, then one mile south on Hwy. 43.

Attractions: 2.1 mile round-trip hiking trail to Eden Falls and Cob Cave.

Facilities: Drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), flush toilets, picnic tables and fire grates. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.

Maumee South (B-5)

Campsites: Open Camping

Location: 6 miles east of Marshall on Hwy. 27, then 6 miles of paved and dirt road from Morning Star.

Facilities: Vault toilet, river access. (Open year-round)

Ozark (B-4)

Campsites: 30 Tent with no hookups

Location: 5 miles north of Jasper on Hwy. 7, then 2 miles down dirt road.

Attractions: Swimming and fishing. Scenic bluff. Trailhead for 2-mile (one way) Ozark-Pruitt trail.

Facilities: Drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), fire grates, picnic tables, flush toilets, pavilion (may be reserved for groups), amphitheater (programs in season), river access. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.

Rush (B-5)

Campsites: 13 Tent with no hookups

Location: 11 miles south of Yellville on Hwy. 14, then 4.5 miles on paved and gravel road 6035.

Attractions: Mining ghost town. Trailhead for wilderness area hiking.

Facilities: Vault toilet, fire grates, drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), river access. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.

Steel Creek (B-3)

Campsites: 26 Tent with no hookups

Location: 13 miles west of Jasper on Hwy. 74, then 2 miles down steep, winding gravel road.

Attractions: Scenic bluffs. Trailhead for wilderness area hiking, featuring Hemmed-in-Hollow.

Facilities: Drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), flush toilets, fire grates, picnic tables, river access, 14 equestrian campsites and horse trails. (Open year-round) User's fee charged.
NOTE: Not recommended for large trailers, buses and RVs due to steep, winding road.

Tyler Bend (B-4)

Campsites: 28 RV/Tent with no hookups; 10 Tent; 5 Group

Location: 32 miles south of Harrison on U.S. 65, then 3 miles off U.S. 65 on paved road.

Facilities: Flush toilets, drinking water (Apr.-Oct.), warm showers, picnic sites, pavilion, amphitheater (programs in season), river access, hiking trails and horse trails nearby. User's fee charged.

Woolum (B-4)

Campsites: Open Camping

Location: 17 miles south of Harrison, then 8.5 miles of dirt road from Pindall; or 26 miles south of Harrison and 7 miles from St. Joe.

Attractions: Swimming, fishing. Trail connection with Ozark Highlands Trail (seasonal).

Facilities: Vault toilet, river access, equestrian campsites and horse trails. (Open year-round)

 

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