Carver Campground

$16.00/night

Show on map 870-439-2502 buff_information@nps.gov

166 NC 4259
Hasty, AR 72640

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Carver Campground. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

Carver Campground is located in the Upper District of the Buffalo National River, and about 12 miles (19 km) east of Jasper. It has 8 tent-only sites. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 15. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night. All sites must be reserved in advance. A vault restroom is available.

Recreation

Paddling conditions in the upper (westernmost) district of Buffalo National River are extremely dependent upon rainfall. On an average year, the upper river is only navigable by boat in the spring and early summer when consistent rainfall feeds into the watershed. Some sections on the upper end of the river are technical and should not be attempted by novices. For current paddling conditions, please check with an outfitter (visit our Guided Services web page ), call the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at (870) 439-2502, or check the USGS Buffalo River Floating Conditions web page.

Facilities

Carver has 8 reservable tent-only sites with potable water available from approximately March 15 through November 15 each year, but no electrical amenities. A vault restroom is available.

Natural Features

The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet pools for its 135-mile (217 km) length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48 states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River.

Nearby Attractions

Carver is conveniently situated between the Upper and Middle Districts of the Buffalo River, offering access to many great day hiking and overnight backcountry destinations in the park. Additionally, access to the Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area is immediately across the river from Carver.

Charges & Cancellations

If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation in My Reservations.

Changes

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:

Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.

Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.

Cancellations

You can cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

$10 cancellation fee
Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

What is “Late”?

For individual campsites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. For cabins and group sites, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.

Late Fee

In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. For additional details, please visit here.

Changes and Cancellations

rules and reservation policies

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 8 sites
Pets allowed: all 8 sites
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, SMALL TENT, Tent

Fees

Fees for the walk-in tent-only sites are $16 a night for up to 6 people per site.

Directions

From Fayetteville, Arkansas drive north and take US Highway 412 East for approximately 42 miles (67.5 km) to the intersection with State Highway 21. Take highway 21 South for approximately 17 miles (27.4 km) to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles (8 km) to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 25 miles (40.2 km) to the intersection of State Highway 123. Turn left on State Highway 123 and drive approximately 3 miles (4.8 km), then turn right on Carver Campground Road. The campground will be at the bottom of the short gravel road. From Little Rock, Arkansas take Interstate 40 West for approximately 74 miles (119 km) to Exit 81. At Exit 81 turn left on Aspen Road and then take an immediate right on N. Arkansas Avenue/Scenic Byway 7 North. Follow N. Arkansas Avenue/Scenic Byway 7 North through the town of Shiloh and drive approximately 39 miles (62.8 km) to the intersection of State Highway 16. Bear right at the intersection towards State Highway 123. Take State Highway 123 for about 20 miles (32.2 km), then turn right on Carver Campground Road. The campground will be at the bottom of the short gravel road. From Springfield, Missouri take US Highway 65 South for approximately 70 miles (112.6 km) to the town of Harrison. In Harrison, take State Highway 7 South about 1 mile (1.6 km) through downtown Harrison until you come to the intersection of US Highway 412 East. Turn left and drive for about 15 miles (24 km), then turn right on State Highway 123. Follow State Highway 123 for about 11 miles (17.7 km), then turn right on Carver Campground Road. The campground will be at the bottom of the short gravel road.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

7 reviews

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3 stars

1 stars

Tabitha B

Loop:Carver

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Reviewed 4 months ago

It’s clean and little. Very little traffic. Bathroom is clean also. As long as people obey the sign of what not to do, they are not nasty. It’s close enough for the little store down the road and Jasper is only 10 miles away.

Darrell R

Loop:Carver

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Parking is a big problem, we were there in the middle of the week. People that was just floating would park in the camping area and the parking area for floaters would only 1 or 2 cars, Every time we went to float we had to block our parking area with camp chairs and ice chest. Also on a our last night a big group from Texas came in, they had 3 camp sites i counted over 30 people in the group. I thought only 4 per camp site, they over whelmed our camp site.

Carol G

Loop:Carver

Site:

Reviewed 5 months ago

Was mine n my kids first time up there. Absolutely loved having no cell service, the river was a quick walk. We got caught up in a thunderstorm, but we knew storms were off n on. We literally spent the whole time hanging out at the river. The kids fished n got their first bites ever, so they were pretty stoked. We definitely plan on going back

Mel S

Loop:Carver

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Clean, great campground. Was on a holiday weekend and full, but everyone was respectful of quiet times and the whole place stayed clean! Pit toilets are never my favorite, but its better than digging my own hole!

Danny R

Loop:Carver

Site:

Reviewed 6 months ago

Nice campground. Easy access to the river. Water available and a toilet.

Ben A

Loop:Carver

Site:

Reviewed 7 months ago

Campground itself could be nice by location, but all 7 campsites are directly on top of one another. No privacy, you can hear every word everyone else is saying, and you can hear everyone snore at night. Personally didn't like being 10 yards from other groups on all sides with nothing between us

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