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Buffalo Point Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
108[1]
Nightly fee from
$20[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[4]

Buffalo Point is a campground run by the National Park Service in Buffalo National River, Arkansas[5]. Recreation.gov lists 108 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting along the Buffalo National River[6]. Its 108 listed sites include 82 standard electric sites, 21 walk to sites and 5 group tent only sites[1]. Recreation.gov lists 82 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 102 that accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[4]. NPS says Loops A to E have water and electric and suit RVs and tents, but the A and E Loops only fit smaller RVs[8]. NPS says only the B, C and D Loops can be reserved ahead of time for drive-in sites[8]. NPS lists winter season hours from Nov. 15 to March 15, with dates given as 2026-11-15 to 2027-03-15[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 108
Site types[1] 82 standard electric, 21 walk to, 5 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[10] 106, 56 reservable, 45 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 2
Hookups[12] electric 82, water 81, sewer 2 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 65 ft (median 39.5 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 82 sites, tent at 102 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[15] 1:00 PM
Check-out[16] 12:00 PM
People per site[17] 6 at most sites (6 to 25)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Drive-in Sites[8] $30
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Walk-in Sites[2] $20
Buffalo Point Group Site Fees[18] $50

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Buffalo Point?
NPS lists Drive-in Sites at $30 per night, Walk-in Sites at $20 per night and Group Site Fees at $50 per night[8][2][18]. Fees can change, so check the official listing.
Can you reserve a site at Buffalo Point?
Yes, Buffalo Point can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. For drive-in sites, NPS says only the B, C and D Loops can be booked in advance[8].
Are dogs allowed at Buffalo Point?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 108 campsites with this detail listed[13]. NPS rules say pets need a leash of 6 feet or less, or must be confined[21].
How long an RV fits at Buffalo Point?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[4]. NPS says the A and E Loops only fit smaller RVs[8].
Are campfires allowed at Buffalo Point?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 104 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 108 overnight campsites at Buffalo Point: 82 standard electric, 21 walk to, 5 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Walk-in Sites: $20 per night. National Park Service
  3. Buffalo Point can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Buffalo Point: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 39.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Buffalo Point is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Buffalo National River, Arkansas. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Buffalo Point. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Buffalo Point: 82 sites accept an RV or trailer and 102 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Camping fee, Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Drive-in Sites: $30 per night. National Park Service
  9. Season and hours (NPS): The turn off onto Highway 268 East for Buffalo Point Campground is about 16 miles south of Yellville, Arkansas off of Highway 14 and 22 miles north of Marshall, Arkansas. There are 82 drive in sites with water and electrical... National Park Service
  10. NPS lists 106 sites at Buffalo Point: 56 reservable and 45 first come, first served, 80 with electric hookups. National Park Service
  11. 2 of the 108 campsites at Buffalo Point are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Hookups at Buffalo Point per Recreation.gov site details: 82 sites with electric hookups (15 amp, 20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 81 with water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, out of 108 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Buffalo Point: yes at all 108 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Buffalo Point: yes at all 104 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Buffalo Point on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Buffalo Point on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Buffalo Point: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 25). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Buffalo Point Group Site Fees: $50 per night. National Park Service
  19. Amenities at Buffalo Point listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: Yes -... National Park Service
  20. Reservation note from NPS: Please contact www.recreation.gov or call them at 1-877-444-6777 to reserve a site. National Park Service
  21. NPS campground rules for Buffalo Point. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.