Woolum
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. South Woolum Road is currently closed; an alternate route is available. The campground and river access remain open.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 11:36PM CDT until August 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to near 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 8:09PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Woolum Campground is a primitive dispersed camping area located at the Woolum river access along Buffalo National River in Searcy County, Arkansas. The campground consists of a large open field where camping is permitted on the right side of the road; camping in the agricultural lease hay fields on the left side is prohibited. There are no designated sites, no fees, and no reservations accepted. Facilities are minimal: a vault toilet with limited servicing is the only amenity. There is no potable water, no trash service, no picnic tables, and no fire rings. Campers must bring all their own water and pack out all trash. Dead and down wood may be used for firewood, and fires should be completely extinguished when leaving the campsite unattended. The area is popular with paddlers as a put-in and take-out point for float trips, and serves as a trailhead for the Buffalo River Trail. Horse camping is permitted in the designated horse camp area. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., generators may run 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the maximum stay is 14 consecutive days. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Directions
From St. Joe, Arkansas take County Road 374 west 7 miles to Woolum river access. The first 4 miles are paved, the last 3 miles are graded gravel. Camping is permitted in the field to the left along the right side of the road. No camping permitted in the hay fields along the left side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| buff_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (870) 439-2502 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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