Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River

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.

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.

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!

The campground is surrounded by the river and hills and you can hear the water flowing at night. Fire ring and picnic table at most spots. Pretty trails to hike. During the season they have drinking water hydrants working. They have bathrooms as well.

There’s lots of campground near by but across a bridge is hidden off road that will take you to Carwash Falls. It has a great scenic off road trail and backroad highway. If you looking for a day trip this is one of the favorite Jeep trail.

This wasn’t our first choice, but it ended up being great! Just north of Jasper there’s a dirt road to the left that you take. The campground is just a loop with open space in the middle. Most spots are in the trees so it’s great for seclusion and hammocks. Each spot has a fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms available. It doesn’t fill up quickly. The Buffalo River runs right along the campground and the Buffalo River Trail goes through it. The campground host was very friendly and helpful!

Co Rd 129, Harrison, AR 72601  National Park Service 

Stopped while doing the Scenic 7 road tour for fall colors, well worth the drive down the windy gravel road, best for tents, can hike in as part of a multi-day hike, this is one of many campground for that activity.  Not recommended for large campers or motor homes.  Have cash to pay fee host does not give change.

Star gazing park, meaning park does not light up during night, if they do they are yellow lights not bright but there, flush toilets and a pavilion, fire pits. 

They give discount for senior and disabled america beautiful pass.

Me and my friends chose this campground very last minute. Its a loose dirt road on the way in and out so prepare! If you are wanting private campgrounds with trees, this is not your spot. The camp sites are far enough distance from eachother though. There’s a cool trail that leads to the river. We enjoyed it over all. :)

Floating the Buffalo is a lot of fun! Scenic views to enjoy along the way, pit stops for some amateur cliff jumping and just floating in the cool, clear water is worth the trip.

We stayed a couple of nights this weekend. It was busy due to the holiday, but we managed to get a great spot. The bathrooms were clean and the grounds were kept well. I'll definitely be coming back.

We enjoyed camping here. We came for Memorial Day weekend and the campground was very busy, but quiet hours seemed to be honored. Some of the campsites are walk-in while some are drive-in. Picnic tables and lantern hooks at every site, nice clean working bathrooms, dumpster, and even a volleyball net. The campsite encircles a large field in the center which some people used to play ball, frisbee etc. many of the sites are not very secluded; you could easily be sleeping right next to another tent. RVs are allowed. There is a quick trail leading to the river - if you camp near this, be aware that people will be going up and down it all day and loading/unloading canoes and kayaks. Fees are $20/night and the campground is patrolled frequently by a park ranger (he was very nice). Lots of dogs!

Very nice campground with bathrooms and showers and electrical hookups. Nice pavilion and river access. Beautiful place to camp!

Incredible campground and beautiful park! We saw a ton of Elk and the trails were incredible! Amazing waterfalls!

Arrive to the campground early in order to get a spot. This place becomes very crowded on weekends & during camping season. Campsites are very close to each other so it makes for loud mornings and loud nights. The facilities are a little dated and and in need of repair.

The hiking and swimming made this place a lot better. This campground has great river access. The water was very clear in some spots and that was pretty neat!

The Buffalo River is a must see Arkansas attraction.

Plenty of options for tents and RV's. Lovely section of the Buffalo River. Flushable toilets and shower facilities available. Can get crowded and loud during peak season. Several trails to hike of varying intensity levels. Really cool sink hole to look at on one of the trails.

Good campground within 20 minutes of the Ponca elk herd . Nice ,quiet , and clean.

Buffalo River Campground is a great place to camp. Located on the beautiful Buffalo River, the views are incredible. It’s Dog friendly too and there are many hiking trails close by, some of which even connect to the campground. The river is also clear and a great place to cool off, tube or canoe down. I will def. return here!

Loud equipment to repair multiple camp sites around us.. Didn't know the showers were 100% out until we got there.. Got $130 fine for not knowing the seat life preserver was not acceptable.. Apparently you are supposed to know to read the fish and game website to know about the year changes in floating laws.. Even if you don't fish and knew nothing about it.. Thank you Buffalo ranger.. You kinda are not my favorite person right now.. :(

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Amazing scenic cliffs, breath taking beauty. Park Rangers are all so helpful & welcoming!

Ozark Pavillion was a fantastic campground. It had several campsites, but there was also a lot of activity and most were being occupied. It is located right on the Buffalo River and has a great place to go swimming on a hot day or wash off after a long hike. There are communal bathrooms (no showers) and a communal water pump. The Buffalo River Trail runs right through the campground so it is a great place to hike out from. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The sites are also relatively large so you can have privacy from your neighbor. Last, there is a huge grassy field in the middle of the campground which is great for families to play sports and other games.

Beautiful area! The river rose pretty fast when we camped here in May this year after a three day storm, but our camp site drained pretty well.

We were here in the late fall for the leaves and solitude, just tent campers and a few RVs at that point, I don’t think there are reservations allowed but we didn’t need them that time of year. According to our friends in the area this is a very popular campground since it’s right on the rocky Buffalo River, it’s shady, and there’s a big open green area for the kids to run around in. There’s water and outhouses and standard state park style campground, “rustic” but clean, nothing fancy, nothing distracting from the nature. The bluff around the river is very pretty and we found enough to do in the area on the water even though it was too cold for swimming or wading.

By far the best campsite reachable by car along the river. Great views from the sites, with adequate shade and river access. Most years there's a large river rock beach to launch boats from. Take a guide trip from the bridge at Rush creek down to the site in about 3 hrs. Great rafting.

The trail up to the top of Buffalo Pass was gorgeous! There was a horseshoe-shaped lake with a stunning panoramic view. The rocks were tough to climb up towards the end, but the scenery made it more than worth it!