Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Buffalo Point Campground is the park's largest and most developed campground. It offers water and electrical hookups for RVs.
Some sites at Buffalo Point are available for reservation at www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and others are first-come, first-serve. Flush restrooms, dump station, showers, water, and electricity are available from approximately March 15 - November 14 when fees are charged. Fees are not charged from approximately November 15 to March 14 when only B Loop is open with no amenities.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
561 ft
Directions
From Yellville, AR follow Highway 14 south about 14 miles to Junction with Highway 268. Buffalo Point camground is about 3 miles east on Highway 268.
Weather Notes
Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or dry and warm. Please pay special attention to river levels and the rain forecast when planning a trip on the river. River levels can rise dramatically in a short period of time so please be aware of conditions.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Drive-in Sites
Loops A - E have water and electrical amenities and are suitable for RVs and tents although A and E Loops can only accommodate smaller RVs. Only B, C, and D Loops are reservable ahead of time. All sites in loops A - E are $30/night with a maximum of 6 people per site. Loops A and E are first-come, first-served. Sites can be reserved 3 days to 6 months in advance. Please call Buffalo Point for specifics regarding the size of a specific site or visit www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) to make a reservation.
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Walk-in Sites
Walk in site A - E are reservable ahead of time, $20/night with a maximum of 6 people. Walk in sites F - U are first-come, first-served (cash or check only). Water, flush restrooms, and showers are available. Each site comes with a fire grate, picnic table, and lantern hook. Sites can be reserved 3 days to 6 months in advance. Please call Buffalo Point for specific questions or visit www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) to make a reservation.
Buffalo Point Group Site Fees
There are 5 group sites available for reservation at Buffalo Point. There is access to flush restrooms and water located nearby, but shower facilities are about 1/2 mile away in the larger part of the campground. The group sites are not near the river, but on a ridge about 1/2 mile from river access. No electrical amenities are available. Sites are available for groups of 10 to 25 people, $50 per night. Sites are available by reservation only through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
§ 01 — VITALS
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