Spring Creek Campground

About

Spring Creek Campground is a free backcountry campground operated by the National Park Service within Buffalo National River in Searcy County, Arkansas. Located at the end of County Road 99, the campground offers 12 tent-only sites on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Each site accommodates up to 6 people and includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. This primitive campground has vault toilets available year-round, though servicing is limited during winter months. There is no potable water, flush restrooms, or showers, so campers must bring all drinking water. Fires are permitted in designated fire rings, and dead and down wood may be collected for firewood. The campground is located near the Spring Creek river access point. Note that the Spring Creek Landing is currently closed to vehicle-assisted launches; watercraft must be hand-carried to and from the parking area. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., generator use is permitted 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and maximum stay is 14 consecutive days. Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Directions

From Yellville, drive south on Highway 14 approximately 20 miles to County Road 99. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the campground at the end of the road. From Marshall, drive north on Highway 14 approximately 15 miles to County Road 99.