Within Buffalo National River, Gilbert Gravel Bar provides walk-in camping access along the waterway managed by the National Park Service. Campers park at the end of the road in Gilbert and walk to a large gravel area suitable for tents, making this site popular as a staging point for Buffalo River canoe trips or an overnight stop along multi-day paddling routes.
The campground operates year-round with basic amenities including trash service and allows pets. Cell service reaches the area, and the town of Gilbert offers supply and food options for trip preparation. Groups often use this location strategically, dropping camping gear and canoes here before shuttling vehicles to downstream takeout points like South Maumelle or Buffalo Point.
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Map & DirectionsGilbert Gravel Bar is located in Arkansas near Buffalo National River
Coordinates
35.98681793 N
92.7150864 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 47 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 59 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 33 min from Fort Smith, AR
