Carver Campground

Buffalo National River — riverside, fishing

Location: Hasty, AR, AR

Price: From $16 per night

Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Carver Campground is located in the Upper District of the Buffalo National River, and about 12 miles (19 km) east of Jasper. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 15. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/carver-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Carver Campground offers 8 peaceful, quiet tent-only sites near hiking trails to waterfalls and Buffalo National River access. Google reviewers consistently praise its beautiful location, cleanliness, and outstanding staff.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Coyote, Midland Water Snake, and Ornate Box Turtle documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Carver Campground: Book in advance — all sites require advance reservations at this federal campground Site limit is 6 people per site Vault restroom available; no hookups at sites

Skip Carver Campground if: You need RV hookups — this is tent-only with no hookups. You prefer camping outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Carver Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. March 15-November 15 — Drinking water availability window per RIDB.

Nearby campgrounds: Ozark Campground (Harrison, AR), Erbie Group Campground (Marble Falls, AR), Richland Creek Campground (Witts Springs, AR), Tyler Bend Campground (ST. JOE, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Carver Campground

Cell signal at Carver Campground (Hasty, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Hasty, AR, AR★ 3 (2 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Carver Campground is located in the Upper District of the Buffalo National River, and about 12 miles (19 km) east of Jasper. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 15. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
RestroomsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — this is tent-only with no hookups✕ You prefer camping outside May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book in advance

all sites require advance reservations at this federal campground

Site limit is 6 people per site

Vault restroom available; no hookups at sites

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: March 15-November 15

Drinking water availability window per RIDB

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Coyote, Midland Water Snake, and Ornate Box Turtle documented in the area within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fayetteville, Arkansas drive north and take US Highway 412 East for approximately 42 miles (67.5 km) to the intersection with State Highway 21. Take highway 21 South for approximately 17 miles (27.4 km) to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles (8 km) to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 25 miles (40.2 km) to the intersection of State Highway 123. Turn left on State Highway 123 and drive approxi

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Carver Campground cost per night?+
Carver Campground costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Carver Campground open?+
Carver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Carver Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Carver Campground?+
Carver Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Carver Campground?+
Carver Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Carver Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Carver Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Carver Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Carver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 3 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Tyler Bend Campground

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