Established Camping
Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River
About
National Park Service
Buffalo National River
Overview
The Ozark Pavilion sits in the middle of the Ozark Campground near the impressive bluffs of the Buffalo River. Bring a picnic lunch or pack up your grill for a day of fresh air and outdoor activities. The big river isn't just a picturesque backdrop for your picnic - it also offers an array of river sports like canoeing, kayaking, tubing, swimming and fishing.
Recreation
The Buffalo River Trailhead is next to the pavilion. The scenic trail spans a massive 36.5 miles (59 km) of the Buffalo River from Boxely to Pruitt, and is ideal for hiking or backpacking.Peak season for canoeing, kayaking and tubing is spring to early summer.
Facilities
The covered picnic area seats up to 100 people. Electricity is available but it's recommended you bring your own grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The pavilion is located along the Buffalo National River with views of lush forests and high, riverside limestone bluffs. It is one of the few free-flowing rivers remaining in the contiguous U.S., with 135 miles (217 km) of undammed waters. It cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks to reach its final destination at the White River.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Jasper offers restaurants, gas stations and groceries. The Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum and Elk Center is just north of Jasper. It features displays of elk, white-tailed deer and ducks, as well as freshwater aquariums, wildlife paintings and a gift shop.
Charges & Cancellations
Please visit the Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies page.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
TravelerNice off the beaten path
Nice campground next to the Buffalo river. Spots are on grass and pretty shady. Flush toilets and sinks only. Pretty spot for tents and roof top tent campers.
TravelerClear water, quiet campground
Camped here during the week, so it was fairly quiet. There seemed to be a church gathering in the walk-in camping area so we moved away from them to a more secluded campsite. It was lovely, right on the river, clean, and had ample room for 2 tents, 2 cars, and all our stuff. River was clear and refreshing. We avoided the busy times at the swimming area because the church group had a lot of kids with them, but it was really great.
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RangerKayak haven!
Wanted to stay here over the passed weekend. Too many people to try and camp with so many kayaks. I was jealous that we didn’t get to make it in time to get a spot. We were wanting to kayak as well. Ha. We did get to walk down to the water. Beautiful rocks. Nice clean facility, even with all the people there. Hope to come back and have a spot next time!
Location
Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Harrison, head south on Highway 7 for approximately 13 miles (21 km). After driving across a bridge over the Buffalo River, look for a brown sign for the Ozark Campground. Turn right onto the gravel road and follow it for about one mile (1.6 km) to the campground and pavilion.
Coordinates
36.0621306 N
93.1597222 W