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Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking opportunities. In peak season, a restaurant is open at the facility, serving up meals for those who want a break from preparing them.
The wild river is a gathering place for a plethora of water activities. Many campers spend their days fishing, hiking, canoeing, or kayaking. Evenings are ideal for gathering next to the fire to revamp for another great day out on the river.
Buffalo Point offers campsites with water, electricity and a pay phone. It's the only area in the park with a restaurant, open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends only from mid-April to Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend to mid-October.
The campground is set along Buffalo National River, one of the few free-flowing rivers remaining in the contiguous United States. The river runs 135 miles without dams and cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River. The region is surrounded by droves of lush hardwood trees and grassy open meadows.
Two popular attractions within the Buffalo Point Area are the Indian Rockhouse Trail and the Rush Historic District. Rush was a zinc mining community until the zinc market collapsed and the settlement was deserted. Tours about the town's history are available. Buffalo Point is the former Buffalo River State Park developed in the 1930's as project of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Blanchard Springs Cavern, an extraordinary living cave, is a one-hour drive from Buffalo Point.
[Rules and Reservation Policies](https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies)
From Springfield, MO take Highway 65 South through Branson to Harrison. Stay on Highway 65 through Harrison, turn left on Highway 62 and travel to Yellville. At Yellville turn right on Highway 14 East. Travel 17 miles to Highway 268 East. Turn left on 268 to Buffalo Point.
From Little Rock, take Highway 65 North to Marshall, at Marshall turn right on Highway 27 North about 11 miles to Harriet. Turn left on Highway 14 West and travel about 14 miles to Highway 268 East. Turn right on Highway 268 to Buffalo Point.
Some sites at Buffalo Point are available for reservation at www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and others are first come, first serve. Flush restrooms, dump station, showers, water, and electricity are available from March 15 - November 14 when fees are charged. Fees are not charged from November 15 to March 14 when only B Loop is open with no amenities, just a vault restroom.
This is my happy place! The water is wonderful and the rocks are AWESOME! The beauty is stunning!
Definitely one of God's Masterpieces. . . .so glad to be in Arkansas!
Very beautiful 😍 place to float and relax the water is so clear you can see all the fish that's in that river
Stopped here for lunch and wish we’d stayed for camping! Beautiful water and beach, chilly in March but would love to come back in the warmer months
Excellent place to enjoy a usually lazy float and view some truly awesome scenery. Whether you plan to float for a couple hours or for a few days, you are guaranteed to see tons of wildlife and 200 plus foot tall cliffs that drop straight down into the river. This is what Arkansas is all about. REMINDER...check the water levels, weather forecast and plan accordingly. And don't forget that we do have a small black bear population up here in the Ozark mountains. Stay safe and have fun!
We canoe and swim for two days. It’s a great experience and the river super refreshing especially when you canoe for more than 6 miles.
