Campflare

Buffalo Point

Buffalo National River

Loading

Summary

Buffalo Point is located along the Buffalo National River in the Arkansas Ozarks, with campsites offering water, electricity and a pay phone. During peak season it has a restaurant for weary campers, as well as a plethora of activities such as fishing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. Popular nearby attractions include Indian Rockhouse Trail, Rush Historic District and Blanchard Springs Cavern.

Overview

Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking opportunities. In peak season, a restaurant is open at the facility, serving up meals for those who want a break from preparing them.

Recreation

The wild river is a gathering place for a plethora of water activities. Many campers spend their days fishing, hiking, canoeing, or kayaking. Evenings are ideal for gathering next to the fire to revamp for another great day out on the river.

Facilities

Buffalo Point offers campsites with water, electricity and a pay phone. It's the only area in the park with a restaurant, open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends only from mid-April to Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend to mid-October.

Natural Features

The campground is set along Buffalo National River, one of the few free-flowing rivers remaining in the contiguous United States. The river runs 135 miles without dams and cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River. The region is surrounded by droves of lush hardwood trees and grassy open meadows.

Nearby Attractions

Two popular attractions within the Buffalo Point Area are the Indian Rockhouse Trail and the Rush Historic District. Rush was a zinc mining community until the zinc market collapsed and the settlement was deserted. Tours about the town's history are available. Buffalo Point is the former Buffalo River State Park developed in the 1930's as project of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Blanchard Springs Cavern, an extraordinary living cave, is a one-hour drive from Buffalo Point.

Charges & Cancellations

Rules and Reservation Policies 

Show More ▾

Photos

Campground Matrix

Set alerts at more campgrounds to increase your odds of getting a place to stay! Below is a list of the closest campgrounds supported on Campflare. Or, view all campgrounds in Buffalo National River.

Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Tyler Bend
Buffalo National River
13.0mi
Barkshed
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
17.6mi
Gunner Pool
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
20.0mi
Lakeview Park
Bull Shoals Lake
21.0mi
Dam - Quarry
Norfork Lake
21.8mi
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
22.3mi
Made with ❤️ in Mammoth Lakes
This site is not endorsed by recreation.gov. A Vay project.
App Privacy Terms Support