Rush Campground has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no
flush restrooms. Reservations are required to camp at Rush Campground through
recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Drinking water is available when
fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 14. It is free to
camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and
each site is $16 per night.

Rush Campground has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Reservations are required to camp at Rush Campground through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night.

The low water bridge at the entrance/exit to Rush Campground can be impassable during heavy rain events.

Rush Creek Low Water Bridge Crossing into Rush Campground

Rush Campground offers primitive tent camp experiences.

Tent Camping at Rush Campground

Rush Campground parking lot for walk-in tent sites.

Rush Campground Parking Lot Area

Rush Campground offers a vault toilet and a hydrant for drinking water.

Rush Campground Primitive Facilities

Rush Campground offers a great place for groups to tent camp near one another.

Rush Campground Tent Sites

Rush Campground Entrance

Rush Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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. <br><br><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233266" rel="nofollow">Blanchard Springs Caverns,</a>  an extraordinary living cave, is a one-hour drive from Buffalo Point.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Please see the Recreation.gov <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Rules and Reservation Policies</a>. </p>

Two red canoes paddle by Painted Bluff on the Buffalo River.

Painted Bluff at Buffalo Point Campground

Path leading to the Campground Trails at Buffalo Point

Buffalo Point Campground Trails

A view overlooking the Buffalo River as seen through the window at the Buffalo Point Restaurant.

View from Buffalo Point Restaurant

Painted Bluff at Buffalo Point with two red canoes in river.

A view of the Buffalo River from Skull Rock in the Buffalo Point Campground, looking upstream.

The view from Skull Rock at Buffalo Point

Swimmers at Buffalo Point

B Loop at Buffalo Point Campground

Pavilion 1

Buffalo Point

Spring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet,
Arkansas. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no
flush restrooms, and no water.

Spring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet, Arkansas. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no flush restrooms, and no water.

Spring Creek Campground has twelve campsites each with a picnic table, lantern post and fire ring. No water is available. Campground has a vault toilet. Open year-round.

Spring Creek Campground

## Overview

Campers will delight in the picturesque river views at Tyler Bend. Located 11
miles (18 km) northwest of Marshall, Arkansas, Tyler Bend is set on a quiet,
peaceful section of the great Buffalo National River. Known as the middle
river region, the campground offers tranquil views of the river beside
pastures.

## Recreation

Small-mouth bass, catfish and sunfish are the most popular fish to catch on
the Buffalo River, but visitors should be aware that an Arkansas fishing
license is required to fish anywhere on the river. The middle river location
also allows for extended seasons for kayaking and tubing. If there's enough
rain, the sports can go through mid- to late summer. Get a dose of history by
hiking to the Collier Homestead, a restored Ozark dwelling from the 1930's.
The homestead remembers one of the homes built by settlers in response to the
Homestead Act of 1862.

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 **Buffalo National River Float Guide Dashboard**

## Facilities

The Tyler Bend Visitor Center is open year-round and has interesting exhibits
on the history of flora and fauna in the Buffalo National River area. It's the
primary visitor center for the region and provides several educational
programs in the auditorium. The campground has 10 walk-in and 28 drive-in
sites available, plus a day-use pavilion and five group sites.

## 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

The Buffalo River Trail is accessible from the Collier trailhead parking area.
This trail joins the Ozark Highlands Trail at Woolum, 14 miles (22.5 km)
upstream from Tyler Bend.

## Charges & Cancellations

Rules and Reservation Policies

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Campers will delight in the picturesque river views at Tyler Bend. Located 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Marshall, Arkansas, Tyler Bend is set on a quiet, peaceful section of the great Buffalo National River. Known as the middle river region, the campground offers tranquil views of the river beside pastures.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Small-mouth bass, catfish and sunfish are the most popular fish to catch on the Buffalo River, but visitors should be aware that an Arkansas fishing license is required to fish anywhere on the river. The middle river location also allows for extended seasons for kayaking and tubing. If there's enough rain, the sports can go through mid- to late summer. Get a dose of history by hiking to the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/collier-homestead.htm" rel="nofollow">Collier Homestead,</a> a restored Ozark dwelling from the 1930's. The homestead remembers one of the homes built by settlers in response to the Homestead Act of 1862.</p><p>For current paddling conditions, please check with an outfitter (visit our <a href="https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/guided-services.htm" rel="nofollow"><strong>Guided Services web page</strong></a> ), call the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at 870-439-2502, or check the <a href="https://nps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3606e2401fdd428cbbdff9518cbe11af" rel="nofollow"><strong>Buffalo National River Float Guide Dashboard</strong></a></p><h2>Facilities</h2>
The Tyler Bend Visitor Center is open year-round and has interesting exhibits on the history of flora and fauna in the Buffalo National River area. It's the primary visitor center for the region and provides several educational programs in the auditorium. The campground has 10 walk-in and 28 drive-in sites available, plus a day-use pavilion and five group sites.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Buffalo River Trail is accessible from the Collier trailhead parking area. This trail joins the Ozark Highlands Trail at Woolum, 14 miles (22.5 km) upstream from Tyler Bend.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Rules and Reservation Policies</a> </p>

Fees for the walk-in sites and drive-in sites (non-electric) are $20 a night
for up to 6 people per site.

Fees for the Group Tent Only Area (non-electric) are $50 a night for 10 to 25
people per group site.

Tyler Bend Group Sites

Tyler Bend Campground

A tent pad under a tree at Tyler Bend Campground

Tyler Bend Camp Site

A campsite under the trees at Tyler Bend Campground

Tyler Bend Pavilion

Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is
one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you
arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded
by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to the White
River.

Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to the White River.

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