Buffalo Point
- Nearest town
- Buffalo City, AR · 9.2 mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.08537, -92.56565
About this place
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.
Recreation
The wild river is a gathering place for 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.
Facilities
Buffalo Point offers campsites with water, electricity and even a classic pay telephone. 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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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 Caverns, an extraordinary living cave, is a one-hour drive from Buffalo Point.
Charges & Cancellations
Please see the Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, March 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Walk To | $20.00 |
| Standard Electric | $30.00 |
| Group Shelter Electric | $50.00 |
| Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | $50.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 83
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 65
- Number of campsites
- 112
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (870) 449-4311
- Potable water
- Yes
- Reservable
- No
- Shower facilities
- Showers
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RV Dump Station | 13 mi | Limited confidence |
| Lakeview Park | 20 mi | Limited confidence |
| Dam - Quarry | 22 mi | Limited confidence |
| Blanchard Springs Campgrounds | 23 mi | Unverified |
| RV Dump Station | 24 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.