Buffalo Point
Buffalo Point is a national park campground in Arkansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 36.08537, -92.56565
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 870-449-4311
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Buffalo Point
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 f
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Buffalo National River · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 26 designated routes (39 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Point Campground - Loop E | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Point Campground - Loop D | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Point Campground - Loop C | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Group Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Point Campground | National park campground | 1.1 mi | $20–$50 | — |
| Buffalo Point Campground - Loop B | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.