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HWY 14 S, Yellville, AR, 72687
Lat:36.07154889924665
Lng:-92.55556968755525
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
Campground
Buffalo Point Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
HWY 14 S, Yellville, AR, 72687
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
Buffalo Point Campground is the park's largest and most developed campground. It offers water and electrical hookups for RVs. 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 approximately March 15 - November 14 when fees are charged. Fees are not charged from approximately November 15 to March 14 when only B Loop is open with no amenities.
The turn off onto Highway 268 East for Buffalo Point Campground is about 16 miles south of Yellville, Arkansas off of Highway 14 and 22 miles north of Marshall, Arkansas. There are 82 drive in sites with water and electrical hookups, 21 walk in tent sites with water available, and 5 group sites with water available. The electrical and water systems in the campground are closed in the winter (November 15 - March 15).The vault toilet in B Loop will be open in the winter, but with very limited servicing.
Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or dry and warm. Please pay special attention to river levels and the rain forecast when planning a trip on the river. River levels can rise dramatically in a short period of time so please be aware of conditions.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
From Yellville, AR follow Highway 14 south about 14 miles to Junction with Highway 268. Buffalo Point camground is about 3 miles east on Highway 268.
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Drive-in Sites
Loops A - E have water and electrical amenities and are suitable for RVs and tents although A and E Loops can only accommodate smaller RVs. Only B, C, and D Loops are reservable ahead of time. All sites in loops A - E are $30/night with a maximum of 6 people per site. Loops A and E are first-come, first-served. Sites can be reserved 3 days to 6 months in advance. Please call Buffalo Point for specifics regarding the size of a specific site or visit www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) to make a reservation.
Buffalo Point Campground Fees - Walk-in Sites
Walk in site A - E are reservable ahead of time, $20/night with a maximum of 6 people. Walk in sites F - U are first-come, first-served (cash or check only). Water, flush restrooms, and showers are available. Each site comes with a fire grate, picnic table, and lantern hook. Sites can be reserved 3 days to 6 months in advance. Please call Buffalo Point for specific questions or visit www.recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) to make a reservation.
Buffalo Point Group Site Fees
There are 5 group sites available for reservation at Buffalo Point. There is access to flush restrooms and water located nearby, but shower facilities are about 1/2 mile away in the larger part of the campground. The group sites are not near the river, but on a ridge about 1/2 mile from river access. No electrical amenities are available. Sites are available for groups of 10 to 25 people, $50 per night. Sites are available by reservation only through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Wheelchair Access
All but one restroom/shower facility is wheelchair accessible at Buffalo Point. All sites and roads within the campground are paved.
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone service is spotty in the campground. You will need to drive towards the Buffalo Point Visitor Contact Station and Highway 14 to get a signal.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers are allowed in the 80 drive in sites.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Sites D55 is considered ADA compliant. This site is first-come, first-served. Please call the Buffalo Point Visitor Contact Station at 870-449-4311 for details.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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