Buffalo Point

Buffalo National River

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (664)

🟢 64 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Tue Sep 22–Fri Sep 25

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 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Buffalo Point in Arkansas has 64 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 22–Fri Sep 25. 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

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Group Sites #G1–Group Sites #G5 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G1, 👥 #G2, 👥 #G3, 👥 #G4, 👥 #G5, Loop B #B30, #B32, #B33, #B35, #B36, #B37, Loop C #C42, #C46, #C49, #C50, #C52, Loop D #D58, #D66, #D70, #D72, #D74, #D75

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D60 & Loop D #D61 next to each othersites Loop B #B23, #B34, Loop D #D57, #D60, #D61, #D68, #D71, #D73, #D76

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop C #C39 & Loop C #C40 next to each othersites Loop C #C39, #C40, #C43, #C44, #C47, #C51, Loop D #D63

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Sites #G3

Thu Sep 24 – Sat Sep 262 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B31

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Tent only #Walk-in: A, #Walk-in: B, #Walk-in: C, #Walk-in: D, #Walk-in: E

Sat Sep 26 – Mon Sep 282 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop C #C53

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Group Sites #G4 & Group Sites #G5 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G1, 👥 #G4, 👥 #G5, Loop B #B33, #B37, Loop C #C39, #C40, #C43, #C46, #C47, #C49, #C51, Loop D #D58, #D60, #D61, #D64, #D69, #D71, #D72, #D74, #D76

📷 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 #G1 — A large fire ring at a campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G1** · A large fire ring at a campsite.NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G1 — Multiple tents set up at a campsite beside the picnic table — **Site Group Sites #G1** · Multiple tents set up at a campsite beside the picnic table NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G2 — A empty parking area at a campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G2** · A empty parking area at a campsite.NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G2 — A tent set up in a large campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G2** · A tent set up in a large campsite.NPS

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 Group Sites #G4 — A picnic table and a fire ring at a campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G4** · A picnic table and a fire ring at a campsite.NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G4 — A large grassy empty campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G4** · A large grassy empty campsite.NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G5 — A hammock in a tree next to multiple picnic tables and trees — **Site Group Sites #G5** · A hammock in a tree next to multiple picnic tables and treesNPS

Campsite Group Sites #G5 — A sign that says "Group Site 5" next to a large campsite. — **Site Group Sites #G5** · A sign that says "Group Site 5" next to a large campsite.NPS

Campsite Loop B #B30 — An empty campsite containing a picnic table, lantern hook, a — **Site Loop B #B30** · An empty campsite containing a picnic table, lantern hook, aNPS

Campsite Loop B #B30 — A pop up camper set up in a campsite beside a picnic table a — **Site Loop B #B30** · A pop up camper set up in a campsite beside a picnic table aNPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.5★★★★★664 ratings

5★447

4★155

3★37

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.

Is Buffalo Point a good campground?

Buffalo Point holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 664 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 297 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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