Buffalo Point

$20.00–$50.00/night

2229 HWY 268 EAST
YELVILLE, AR 72687

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 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 even a classic pay telephone. 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 Caverns, an extraordinary living cave, is a one-hour drive from Buffalo Point.

Charges & Cancellations

Please see the Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies.

Camp site features

Across 108 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 82 of 108 sites
Water hookups: 81 of 108 sites
Sewer hookups: 2 of 108 sites
Fire pit: all 108 sites
Pets allowed: all 108 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 108 sites
Group sites: 5 of 108 sites
Longest RV: 65 ft
Largest party: 25 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Springfield, MO: Take Highway 65 South through Branson to Harrison. Stay on Highway 65 through Harrison, turn left on Highway 62 and travel to Yellville. At Yellville turn right on Highway 14 East. Travel 17 miles (27 km) to Highway 268 East. Turn left on 268 to Buffalo Point. From Little Rock, AR: Take Highway 65 North to Marshall, at Marshall turn right on Highway 27 North about 11 miles (18 km) to Harriet. Turn left on Highway 14 West and travel about 14 miles (22.5 km) to Highway 268 East. Turn right on Highway 268 to Buffalo Point.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

698 reviews

5 stars

473

4 stars

161

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1 stars

Donna G

Loop:Loop D

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Beautiful, well kept campground. Sites are really nice with concrete pads, water and electric, and very spacious. Did not use the bathrooms.

Dale O

Loop:Loop C

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Buffalo point is beautiful and the night ski is amazing.

Shirley Tere A

Loop:Loop D

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Beautiful campground. Easy access to the river. Camp sites were large and clean with easy parking. Bath houses were clean. Great showers. We will be back!

Alex M

Loop:Loop C

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Easy check in. BEAUTIFUL views. Already planning our next trip back 🩵

Aaron M

Loop:Pavilions 1-3

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Reviewed 12 days ago

This is a wonderful campground. The group sites and the pavilion were perfect for our group. The Indian Rockhouse Trail is a great hike. The river was wonderful.

James H

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Great location. Great views. Easy access to the river and trails. Quiet. My only “complaint” was the showers. No hot water. We made due, just kind annoying more than a problem. We will still go back!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.