Buffalo Point

Buffalo National River

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (674)

🟢 40 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 112 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d 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 40 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 →opened 14h agosites Loop D #D60

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 14h agosites Loop D #D61

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 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 C #C46, #C47, #C48, #C49, #C52, #C53, Loop D #D59, #D70, Tent only #Walk-in: C, #Walk-in: D

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B26, #B37, Loop C #C45

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop C #C40 & Loop C #C41 next to each othersites Loop C #C40, #C41, Loop D #D68, #D69, Tent only #Walk-in: A

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop D #D66, #D75, Tent only #Walk-in: B

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B #B30, #B32

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop B #B23 & Loop B #B24 next to each othersites Loop B #B23, #B24, #B34, Loop C #C44, Loop D #D58, #D72

📷 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 Loop D #D60 — A pop-up camper set up in a campsite surrounded by a lot of — **Site Loop D #D60** · A pop-up camper set up in a campsite surrounded by a lot of NPS

Campsite Loop D #D60 — A tent and a pop up camper set up in a campsite next to a wh — **Site Loop D #D60** · A tent and a pop up camper set up in a campsite next to a whNPS

Campsite Loop D #D61 — A picnic table and a fire ring at a campsite. — **Site Loop D #D61** · A picnic table and a fire ring at a campsite.NPS

Campsite Loop D #D61 — A tan and white camper backed into a campsite next to a picn — **Site Loop D #D61** · A tan and white camper backed into a campsite next to a picnNPS

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

🔭 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 15 openings at Buffalo Point over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 3–16 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★★★★★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.

How often do campsites open up at Buffalo Point?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Buffalo Point over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 3–16 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 674 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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