Buffalo Point

Buffalo National River

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (696)

🟢 10 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 112 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Buffalo Point in Arkansas has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9. 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 Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Sites #G3, Tent only #Walk-in: A, #Walk-in: B, #Walk-in: D, #Walk-in: E

Fri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 82 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites Loop B #B24

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Loop D #D56–Loop D #D63 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G1, 👥 #G2, 👥 #G4, 👥 #G5, Loop B #B23, #B25, #B32, Loop C #C40, #C41, #C42, #C43, #C44, #C45, #C47, #C48, #C49, #C50, #C52, Loop D #D56, #D57, #D58, #D59, #D60, #D61, #D62, #D63, #D65, #D66, #D67, #D68, #D70, #D71, #D72, #D73, #D75, Tent only #Walk-in: C

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop B #B30 & Loop B #B31 next to each othersites Loop B #B30, #B31, #B33, #B35, #B36, Loop D #D74

Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B34

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop C #C46

Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 122 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B37

Wed Nov 11 – Fri Nov 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B26

📷 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 Group Sites #G3 — An empty campsite surrounded by trees. — **Site Group Sites #G3** · An empty campsite surrounded by trees.NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G3 — A picnic table at a large open campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G3** · A picnic table at a large open campsite.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: A — Multiple black lawn chairs set up around a fire ring with a — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: A** · Multiple black lawn chairs set up around a fire ring with a NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: A — An empty dirt campsite with a picnic table and fire ring. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: A** · An empty dirt campsite with a picnic table and fire ring.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: B — A green tent set up at a campsite filled with camping gear. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: B** · A green tent set up at a campsite filled with camping gear.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: B — An orange tent set up in a campsite surrounded by trees. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: B** · An orange tent set up in a campsite surrounded by trees.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: D — An orange tent set up at a campsite beside a covered picnic — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: D** · An orange tent set up at a campsite beside a covered picnic NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: D — 2 lawn chairs set up beside a fire ring. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: D** · 2 lawn chairs set up beside a fire ring.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: E — A yellow and blue tent set up next to a picnic table. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: E** · A yellow and blue tent set up next to a picnic table.NPS

Campsite Tent only #Walk-in: E — A yellow and blue tent set up at a campsite. — **Site Tent only #Walk-in: E** · A yellow and blue tent set up at a campsite.NPS

Campsite Loop B #B24 — A tan and black camper backed into a campsite. In front of t — **Site Loop B #B24** · A tan and black camper backed into a campsite. In front of tNPS

Campsite Loop B #B24 — An empty campsite with a picnic table and a lantern hook. — **Site Loop B #B24** · An empty campsite with a picnic table and a lantern hook.NPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Buffalo Point over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 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

💵 $20–$50/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★695 ratings

5★470

4★161

3★39

2★16

1★9

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.6/4

T-Mobile0.2/4

Verizon0.1/4

Sprint retired0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buffalo Point FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buffalo Point?

Buffalo Point 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 Buffalo Point?

Campsite fees at Buffalo Point run about $20–$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 Buffalo Point when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buffalo Point 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 Buffalo Point?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Buffalo Point over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 3–9 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 Buffalo Point a good campground?

Buffalo Point holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 696 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buffalo Point?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buffalo Point, AT&T rates highest at 0.6 out of 5 from 310 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buffalo Point located?

Buffalo Point 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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