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Buck Creek (Mo)

Bull Shoals Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (121)
Buck Creek (Mo)
🟢 15 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 38 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Buck Creek (Mo) in Arkansas has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, CLOO #C08–ALOO #A13 next to each othersites BLOO #B13, ALOO #A01, #A03, #A05, #A07, #A08, #A12, #A13, BLOO #B01, #B05, #B07, #B09, CLOO #C03, #C04, #C06, #C08, #C10, #C11
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites BLOO #B12, #B14, CLOO #C02
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites BLOO #B04, #B06
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, CLOO #C01–BLOO #B03 next to each othersites ALOO #A06, BLOO #B02, #B03, CLOO #C01, #C05, #C07, #C09, #C12
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites BLOO #B11
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, CLOO #C05–CLOO #C07 next to each othersites ALOO #A06, BLOO #B11, #B14, CLOO #C05, #C07
Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites CLOO #C01
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 CLOO #C02 & BLOO #B03 next to each othersites ALOO #A12, #A13, BLOO #B02, #B03, #B04, #B06, CLOO #C02, #C03, #C04, #C06, #C11, #C12

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BLOO #B13 — Site B13
Site BLOO #B13 · Site B13MHPO
Campsite ALOO #A01 — A-1
Site ALOO #A01 · A-1MHPO
Campsite ALOO #A01 — Site A-1
Site ALOO #A01 · Site A-1MHPO
Campsite ALOO #A05 — Site A5
Site ALOO #A05 · Site A5USACE MHPO SHS
Campsite ALOO #A05 — SiteA5
Site ALOO #A05 · SiteA5MHPO
Campsite ALOO #A07 — SITE A 8
Site ALOO #A07 · SITE A 8USACE MHPO SHS
Campsite ALOO #A07 — SITE A8
Site ALOO #A07 · SITE A8USACE MHPO SHS
Campsite ALOO #A08 — SITE A 8
Site ALOO #A08 · SITE A 8MHPO
Campsite ALOO #A08 — Site A 8
Site ALOO #A08 · Site A 8MHPO

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Buck Creek (Mo) over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $16–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆118 ratings
5★78
4★27
3★7
2★5
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.4/4
T-Mobile2.1/4
Verizon1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buck Creek (Mo) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buck Creek (Mo)?

Buck Creek (Mo) in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Buck Creek (Mo)?

Campsite fees at Buck Creek (Mo) run about $16–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Buck Creek (Mo) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buck Creek (Mo) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Buck Creek (Mo)?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Buck Creek (Mo) over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Buck Creek (Mo) a good campground?

Buck Creek (Mo) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 121 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buck Creek (Mo)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buck Creek (Mo), AT&T rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 40 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buck Creek (Mo) located?

Buck Creek (Mo) is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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