Best Campgrounds near Yellville, AR

Camping opportunities around Yellville, Arkansas include both established campgrounds and private resorts along the White River and Bull Shoals Lake. The region provides access to several notable options including Buffalo Point within Buffalo National River and Blue Heron Campground in nearby Flippin. Most camping areas support tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, with some locations like White Buffalo Resort even offering glamping options. Campgrounds are clustered along riverfront areas providing convenient access to fishing, boating, and swimming activities. Into the Woods RV Park in Yellville itself offers a smaller, more intimate camping experience with six well-spaced sites.

Seasonal availability varies across the area, with many campgrounds operating year-round while others like Buffalo Point operate seasonally from March to November. "This camp is quiet and family run. It's in a great location between the White River and Bull Shoals Lake. It's also in a great location for an easy drive to Branson for an afternoon," noted one visitor about Sonlight Campground. Most campgrounds feature full hookups for RVs with electricity, water and sewer connections, though primitive tent sites are also available at locations like Rush Campground. During summer months, insect activity increases near water, with some campers mentioning significant fly populations along the White River. Advance reservations are recommended during peak fishing seasons, particularly at riverfront camping areas.

Waterfront camping locations consistently receive positive reviews for their scenic settings. Several visitors mentioned excellent river access and fishing opportunities directly from campground properties. Blue Heron Campground maintains clean facilities and concrete RV pads with patios, fire rings and chairs at each site. A camper remarked, "This place is a hidden secret on the banks of the White River. We stayed in our motor coach and the spot was top notch for convenience of hook up and set up." Highway noise affects some campgrounds, particularly those near bridges or major roads. Family-owned and operated campgrounds are common in the area, with many reviewers noting friendly management and well-maintained facilities. The combination of fishing opportunities, proximity to outdoor recreation, and access to nearby towns makes this region particularly appealing to those seeking water-based activities.

Best Camping Sites Near Yellville, Arkansas (220)

    1. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    34 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 449-4311

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Some sites you may not be long enough for your entire rig and you would park your tow vehicle next to your camper. Shade was plentiful. There are five different loops."

    "Paved roads to all the way to your camp site, showers, and a fantastic dinner 5 minutes away may not sound like luxury but Arkansas hllls usually make you work hard to enjoy their beauty."

    2. Bull Shoals-White River State Park

    26 Reviews
    Bull Shoals, AR
    10 miles
    Website

    "Like all Arkansas State parks this is a well kept park"

    "It's one of the best I've been to in Arkansas.  "

    3. Blue Heron Campground

    15 Reviews
    Cotter, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 453-4678

    "The location is great in the sense that it’s easy to get to and it’s laid out well. Unfortunately, it’s directly under an overpass and it is loud- loud enough that I used ear plugs at night."

    "It's a beautiful rv resort next to the water.  Step out of your rv and you will see some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the United States. "

    4. Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake

    10 Reviews
    Lakeview, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 431-8116

    $22 - $54 / night

    "You could see Bull Shoals Lake through the trees. Bathrooms clean. The water hookup was quite a distance from the site and had to use three hoses to make it reach."

    "Shade for days, amazing lake and campsites are a very good size. Shower house was big and air conditioned! Trees almost give it a forest feel and deer were everywhere!"

    5. Into the Woods RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Yellville, AR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 404-7981

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Just outside Yellville Arkansas with plenty of activities close. Full service bath house!"

    "But, there is bath house with laundry and gorgeous tree shaded lots on gravel drives with full utilities. Outside of Yellville, AR there no restrictions against tiny home living."

    6. White River campground and cabins

    4 Reviews
    Cotter, AR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 453-2299

    "The location between the 2 old bridges make a perfect backdrop at any time if the day."

    7. White Buffalo Resort

    7 Reviews
    Norfork, AR
    15 miles
    Website

    "Amazing little Campground that backs right up to the light river with a fantastic bluff behind that. Beautiful! Would definitely come again, friendly staff, quiet, easy."

    "Right on the White River with easy access to the Buffalo River by boat, canoe, or kayak. Pool, playground, small store with essentials, boat rentals, ping pong, & more."

    10. Copper Johns Resort

    3 Reviews
    Bull Shoals, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 321-5309

    "Location is close to town, the Marina & State Park and also Gastons. Giving it 4 stars for the cabins, but not so much for the campground."

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852 Reviews of 220 Yellville Campgrounds


  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Hercules Glades (Watch Tower)

    Nice campground with access to trails

    Camped here in mid-October 2025. Free national forest primitive campground. Walk-in tent sites, but was able to find a site at the far end to park my van at the site. It was at the Long Creek Trailhead. It was mid-week, so it was quiet and peaceful here. Only one other camper here during our visit who car-camped in a parking lot. Sites included a metal fire ring and table; some with tent pads. Hammock camping is possible depending on the site. My site had a grass and dirt surface. The vault toilet was clean and equiped with tp. No potable water. Hiking into the Hecules Glades Wilderness Area was wonderful. The trails into the wilderness area appear to be open to hikers, backpackers, hunters and equestrian riding. Hitching rails are available at the campground. Access to the campground on the forest road was good; a 2wd passenger car should be able to make it here. Overall, a nice, peaceful overnight stay.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

    Primitive camping along the Buffalo River

    Van-camped in site #3 in mid-October, 2025. Free National Park Service primitive campground along the Buffalo Ntional River. The property serves as a drop-off and pickup location for kayakers and canoers. Outfitters may be coming and going. Not all sites are level; varies from site to site. Some sites are walk-ins. Clean vault toilet, supplied with tp and hand sanitizer. No potable water. Sites include table, metal fire ring, and lantern pole. Dirt surface. Good separation between sites but no privacy. A handful of armadillos were scrounging around during the evening. There is a partial view of the river through the trees. The road approaching the campground, CR99, is about 3 miles long and gravel, narrow in places. The last 1.5 miles has some minor erosion and rocky in places. There are no hiking trails at this location. No cell service. Starlink connectivity possible depending on the site. Tent and hammock camping possible. Fishing along the river bank. Overall, this is not a bad campground in a beautiful area.

  • Jon M.
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Port Of Kimberling Resort & Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Lake views, a spacious site, wildlife, and trees. The price wasn't too bad, but a bit more than we typically like to spend.

  • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    White Buffalo Resort

    Can’t beat this view!

    Amazing little Campground that backs right up to the light river with a fantastic bluff behind that. Beautiful! Would definitely come again, friendly staff, quiet, easy. I will say I like site 11, but if you are not camping and pears, you will be camping directly next to site 10. They are pull through sites that are connected basically. We had another couple with us and it a great set up. But if it had just been us it would have been weird.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Robinson Point

    Clean, well maintained campground

    Camped at site #8 in Oct 10-11, 2025. Our site was on a wooded loop, the first camping section on the left after entering the campground. Good spacing between sites. Our campervan fit nicely on the site; level. Shared water faucet between sites 7 & 8. Our site had 20 and 30 amp power. There was a partial view through the trees of Norfork Lake from the backside of the site. Walked down to the bank of the lake to fish and caught a bass. Sites 5, 7 & 8 are really nice on this loop. Campground is clean and well maintained. AT&T and T-Mobile service. I normally do primitive and dispersed camping, but occasionally use established campgrounds, such as this, for replemishing water and power, and to take a shower. I was very pleased with our campsite and the campground. Did some hiking on the campground trails. The person working the entrance gate wad very nice and helpful. I would stay here again.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Gunner Pool Recreation Area

    Beautiful National Forest Recreation Area

    Camped at site #3 for 3 nights in early October 2025. This site was really good for my camper van; just about level. The site backs up to a beautiful forest. The campground in this recreation area has  27 sites in 3 separate sections. There are some sites at the "pool" which are appropriate for car and tent camping. There is a section down a dirt road along the creek bottom that has a handful of sites; these sites are also good for car and tent camping. I camped in a wooded loop; the sites here can accomodate car, van and tent camping. A few towables may fit in this section. This is a beautiful wooded campground; clean and very well maintained. Most sites are level. Hammock camping is possible in some sites. Most sites have a table, tent pad, lantern pole, metal fire ring and a grill. Some sites are open, some shaded. No hookups. Potable water is located in a central area of the sections; the water was turned on during my visit. There are 4 vault toilets - clean and supplied with tp. Parts of the campground is prone to flash flooding. Very peaceful; the campground wasn't too busy midweek. The campground has access to the beautiful North Sylamore Creek trail. Access to campground on the gravel Gunner Pool Road from Highway 14 was very good during my visit. This forest road goes through the recreation area; it is busier than you would see on typical forest roads. Love this recreation area. One of the best that the Arkansas Ozarks has to offer for outdoor recreation.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Barkshed Recreation Area

    Mostly walkin tent sites

    Visited here on Oct 7, 2025. Did not camp here. There are a handful of first-come, first-serve primitive sites. I only saw one drive-in site down near the creek. There are about 4 walk-in tent sites up a driveway into a parking area. The walk-in sites are close to the parking area. One site, which is not quite level, has a picnic table. The walk-in sites have metal fire rings. There are 2 clean vault toilets with tp at the campground. No potable water. The tent sites have a dirt and grass surface. There are a few shade trees. Starlink connectivity is possible. No AT&T and T-Mobile service. Nice swimming hole down by the creek. Access to the North Sylamore Creek Trail is at this recreation area. Note that the unpaved forest road approaching the recreation area from highway 14 is sketchy in spots due to Spring storm damage. Sections were being regraded during my visit. Low clearance, 2wd passenger vehicles can make it, but should tread carefully. Also note that, due to storm damage, Tie Ridge Road between Barkshed and Gunner Pool Road was only open to 4x4 vehicles at the time of my visit.

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Table Rock State Park Campground

    Back to our fav campground

    We love this state park. We have been regularly going there for a long weekend annually

  • Michael G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Indian Point

    Good place

    Clean, quiet, and friendly


Guide to Yellville

Camping spots near Yellville, Arkansas cluster along the White River and Bull Shoals Lake at elevations ranging from 600-800 feet. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85-95°F and winter dropping to 20-40°F. Water levels fluctuate significantly throughout the year, with the Buffalo River rising as much as 13 feet after heavy rainfall.

What to do

Hiking near water access: Buffalo Point offers multiple trails with river views. "We did the Over Look trail and it was pretty well maintained. We also went to the Rush Ghost Town and did the short loop to check it out," notes a visitor to Buffalo Point.

Cave exploring: Look for hidden geological features along riverbanks. "We found a cool cave at the far right end of the rock beach" at Buffalo Point, according to Susan R., who visited in June.

Fishing from shore: Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake offers multiple fishing spots without needing a boat. "I got to fish" mentions Bryson B. about his camping experience, though he noted his group campsite "was far away from the river."

Float trips: Several outfitters offer guided river experiences. "We got on the river about 10:45 am. Our float trip was amazing and we were on our way back to our vehicle on the 3 pm bus (trip was Dillard's Ferry to Rush)," shares a Buffalo Point camper.

What campers like

Clean, level camping pads: Blue Heron Campground provides well-maintained sites. "Excellent concrete pads with easy back-in markings for RVs. Great cement patio so there is no mud in case of rain. Each site has its own fire pit and 2 chairs," reports Jodie C.

Wildlife viewing: Deer sightings are common throughout the region. "Deer were everywhere," notes Staci F. about Lakeview campground. At Buffalo Point, campers can watch eagles: "There was an eagles nest on the other side of the river, so we got to Eagle watch all day as they circled the river hunting for their dinner."

River access: Many campgrounds offer direct water access. "The campground is nestled in the Buffalo National River Wilderness offering many options on the river or hiking the mountains and bluffs. There are several river access spots throughout the campground," explains Cody S. from his stay at Buffalo Point.

Disconnection from technology: White Buffalo Resort and surrounding areas offer limited cell service. "We enjoyed a peaceful night without cell service! Highly recommended for those who are looking to get away from reality!" shares Kaylee W. about her camping experience.

What you should know

Water level fluctuations: Rivers can rise dramatically after rainfall. "The Buffalo River Float Service told us there would be a crest after 5 pm Sat. By 8 pm Saturday, the water at the beach area was completely brown and we could tell the water was up a LOT. We saw a park ranger on Sunday and asked about the water level and she said it had gone up 12 feet by Saturday night," reports Susan R. from Buffalo Point.

Insect concerns: Flies can be problematic, particularly near the water. "My biggest complaint was the flies... there were so many! Like mounds—it was very hard to keep them away. Bring spray and repellent! They bite!" warns a camper from White River Campground and Cabins.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise issues. "The camp hosts and rangers don't enforce any sort of quiet time or people capacity rules," reports one Buffalo Point camper who experienced loud neighbors with "a DJ car to bump techno music during the day, and at night they set up a movie projector and large screen."

Road conditions: Access to some camping areas requires careful driving. The road to Maumee "is very dicey and a long way off the main road," according to Arkansas F., though it "does provide a good place to take out or start a canoe trip."

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with playground access: Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake provides kid-friendly amenities. "The playground is large and will entertain the kids for a while," recommends Chad K.

Consider educational ranger programs: Some parks offer structured activities. "The park had several activities available. We went to an owl talk and a bear talk that was very informative. We also did the lake cruise," shares Shannon M. about Bull Shoals-White River State Park.

Choose shaded sites for summer comfort: Into the Woods RV Park offers well-spaced, shaded sites. "Spaces are very well spaced. 30-50 feet between RV sites," notes one camper. Another mentions the "gorgeous tree shaded lots on gravel drives with full utilities."

Pack water toys: River and lake access points provide natural play areas. "We had a good time walking down to the river to play. Great place to chill out and cool off!" shares Heather L. about her trip with "2 little boy cousins and my dog."

Tips from RVers

Reserve riverfront sites when possible: Position matters for best views and access. "We stayed in our motor coach and the spot was top notch for convenience of hook up and set up," shares Joe G. about Blue Heron Campground.

Bring extra-long water hoses: Hookup placement varies by site. "The water hookup was quite a distance from the site and had to use three hoses to make it reach," notes Krissy C. about Lakeview campground.

Look for all-season availability: Several camping areas remain open year-round. "We've tent camped and trailered here for more than 15 years," shares Wayne J. about Buffalo Point, adding that "sites can be hit and miss depending on the time of the year."

Check pad materials: Gravel surfaces provide better drainage. "Clean, tree covered spots with larger gravel. I love that you don't get that fine grit in your rig," mentions Mindie C. about her camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the Buffalo River from camping areas near Yellville?

Yes, you can access the Buffalo River from several campgrounds near Yellville. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River offers excellent river access with boat launches and swimming areas. The CCC-built campground features multi-level sites and is a perfect basecamp for river activities. Additionally, Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River provides river access and is located near Carwash Falls, offering scenic trails and backroad routes perfect for day trips. Both campgrounds are within reasonable driving distance from Yellville and serve as great starting points for Buffalo River adventures.

Where are the best campgrounds near Yellville, Arkansas?

Into the Woods RV Park is highly recommended just outside Yellville, offering well-spaced sites (30-50 feet between RVs), full-service bathhouse with laundry, and tree-shaded lots with full utilities. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Richland Creek Recreation Area offers wonderful primitive sites for peaceful camping and hiking, though be prepared for limited cell service and gravel roads. Other notable options include Gamaliel with its family-friendly amenities and nearby marina, and Blanchard Springs Recreation Area featuring spectacular caverns and beautiful hiking trails.

Are there RV rental options available in Yellville, Arkansas?

While Yellville itself has limited RV rental options, the surrounding area offers alternatives. Many visitors choose to rent RVs from larger nearby towns and then stay at RV-friendly parks like Branson Lakeside RV Park, which is located on Lake Taneycomo and offers convenient access to entertainment areas. White Buffalo Resort near Mountain Home is also accommodating for RVs with full hookups. For those bringing their own RVs, many local campgrounds like Into the Woods RV Park are tiny home friendly and welcome both short-term visitors and full-time residents with full utility hookups.