Buffalo Point
Buffalo National River — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: YELVILLE, AR, AR
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (595 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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 water activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buffalo-point to be notified when sites open up.
Buffalo Point is perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking opportunities. The campground offers fire rings, picnic tables, electric hookups, and fishing access for families and adventurists.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Cerulean Warbler, Belted Kingfisher, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Map Turtle, Little Brown Skink, and Prairie Lizard are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Buffalo Point: Book early as this is a popular federal campground A restaurant operates at the facility during peak season Water activities include fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the Buffalo National River
Skip Buffalo Point if: You need RV hookups; most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day when the campground is closed. You prefer year-round campground access.
Best time to visit Buffalo Point: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period; peak season includes an on-site restaurant..
Nearby campgrounds: Rush Campground (Yellville, AR), Tyler Bend Campground (ST. JOE, AR), Barkshed Campground (Fifty Six, AR), Lakeview Park (Lakeview, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buffalo Point
Cell signal at Buffalo Point (YELVILLE, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 water activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
A restaurant operates at the facility during peak season
Water activities include fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the Buffalo National River
Campground operates seasonally during this period; peak season includes an on-site restaurant.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 (27 km) to Highway 268 East. Turn left on 268 to Buffalo Point. From Little Rock, AR: Take Highway 65 North to Marshall, at Marshall turn right on Highway 27 North about 11 miles (18 km) to Harriet. Turn left on Highway 14 West and travel about 14 miles (22.5 km) to Highway 268 Ea
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Buffalo National River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Buffalo National River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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