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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season per verified data
Drinking water availability window per RIDB
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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