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Dispersed Camping

Woolum Dispersed Area — Buffalo National River

6 Reviews

About

National Park Service

Buffalo National River

Woolum Campground is a large open field at the Woolum access to the Buffalo River near St. Joe AR. There are no amenities at Woolum. There are no designated sites. A vault toilet is available. Fees are not charged at Woolum. Woolum serves as overflow when Tyler Bend campground is full.

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Location

Woolum Dispersed Area — Buffalo National River is located in Arkansas

Coordinates

35.97031179 N
92.88051936 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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John W.

Scout

Reviewed May. 2, 2022

One of the best remote campgrounds in AR

I have visited this spot multiple times and camped right on the riverbank. Beautiful scenery year-round. I just tried to make a trip up there at the end of April (2022) and the final stretch of access road was blocked off due to erosion according to NPS. Not sure when main road will reopen. Ended up camping out at bakers ford just a few miles away.

Kloee S.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 26, 2022

Beautiful campground!

This was a beautiful park with a campground that we really enjoyed riding around and exploring. We were there in April and the dogwoods were blooming. There were hiking trails, nice clean restrooms, lots of bike riding and nice large spaces. We had full hookups to boot!

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Candace R.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Buggy but Beautiful

So many options to make your home away from home! Grassy meadows or river side oasis, you choose! This is definitely the place to go to enjoy magnificent scenery and not be distracted by technology. Late September visit means the river is low, nights are cool and days are filled with sunshine. Bring the bug spray and sunscreen.

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Jacob B.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Extremly beautiful area, simple camp ground

I took a canoe trip down the buffalo river a few springs ago and I believe this was one of my stops. It was still early in the season so restroom facilities weren’t open yet. Bare bones camp sites with only fire pit rings. Beautiful area!

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Shelly J.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2019

Quiet, spacious, with the best swimming hole!

This is a very primitive campground, but it's one of our favorites! We can almost always find a spot to camp and it's super easy to pull our trailer into every spot there. It's a horse camp and there are many spots with shade and some with none. There are two vault bathrooms, no tables provided, and not trash. We love the peacefulness of this place and will continue coming back.

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Leah P.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

Lovely

Was really peaceful out here