Ozark Campground

Buffalo National River

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.0 (30)

🟢 27 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 32 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Ozark Campground in Arkansas has 27 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Ozark Campground #5–Ozark Campground #11 next to each othersites #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #2, #20, #23, #24, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #17, #3

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 Ozark Campground #18 & Ozark Campground #19 next to each othersites #12, #18, #19, #21, #25, #31, #4

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #17

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #22

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, Ozark Campground #9–Ozark Campground #21 next to each othersites #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #2, #20, #21, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #30, #31, #4, #5, #6, #9

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 Ozark Campground #7 & Ozark Campground #8 next to each othersites #22, #3, #7, #8

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #29

📷 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 Ozark Campground #10 — An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and lantern hook — **Site Ozark Campground #10** · An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and lantern hookNPS photo.

Campsite Ozark Campground #10 — A very large orange tent set up in a campsite. Next to the t — **Site Ozark Campground #10** · A very large orange tent set up in a campsite. Next to the tNPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #11 — An empty campsite with a brown fire ring and picnic table. — **Site Ozark Campground #11** · An empty campsite with a brown fire ring and picnic table.NPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #13 — An empty grassy campsite with a brown picnic table and a fir — **Site Ozark Campground #13** · An empty grassy campsite with a brown picnic table and a firNPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #14 — An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and fire ring. — **Site Ozark Campground #14** · An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and fire ring.NPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #14 — A large orange tent set up in a campsite next to many cooler — **Site Ozark Campground #14** · A large orange tent set up in a campsite next to many coolerNPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #15 — A large blue tent set up in a campsite. Next to the tent a c — **Site Ozark Campground #15** · A large blue tent set up in a campsite. Next to the tent a cNPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #15 — An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and a fire ring. — **Site Ozark Campground #15** · An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and a fire ring.NPS photo

Campsite Ozark Campground #16 — An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and a fire ring. — **Site Ozark Campground #16** · An empty campsite with a brown picnic table and a fire ring.NPS photo

🔭 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–$25/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆30 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ozark Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ozark Campground?

Ozark Campground 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 Ozark Campground?

Campsite fees at Ozark Campground run about $20–$25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Ozark Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ozark Campground 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 Ozark Campground a good campground?

Ozark Campground holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 30 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Ozark Campground located?

Ozark Campground 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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