Erbie Group Campground
Buffalo National River — riverside
Location: Marble Falls, AR, AR
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Erbie campground is situated along the Buffalo River under the towering a bluff. There are five group sites available, walk-in only, for 10 to 25 people. Additionally there are 14 drive in and 13 walk in sites for groups up to six on a first come first serve basis.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups
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Erbie Group Campground offers scenic camping along the Buffalo River beneath towering bluffs with excellent hiking and paddling opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a well-maintained, peaceful destination with spacious sites and an attentive camp host.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also American Beaver, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Indigo Bunting, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Map Turtle, and Three-toed Box Turtle
Insider tips for Erbie Group Campground: Book group sites early as this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites are walk-in only with no hookups; plan accordingly Sites are large and spread out, ideal for groups of 10-25 people
Skip Erbie Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — electric hookups available but most sites have none. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need boat access in late summer or fall — upper river only navigable in spring and early summer on average.
Best time to visit Erbie Group Campground: May-June — Upper Buffalo River most navigable for paddling in spring and early summer; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Ozark Campground (Harrison, AR), Steel Creek Campground (Jasper, AR), Carver Campground (Hasty, AR), Richland Creek Campground (Witts Springs, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Erbie Group Campground
Cell signal at Erbie Group Campground (Marble Falls, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
The Erbie campground is situated along the Buffalo River under the towering a bluff. There are five group sites available, walk-in only, for 10 to 25 people. Additionally there are 14 drive in and 13 walk in sites for groups up to six on a first come first serve basis.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook group sites early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Most sites are walk-in only with no hookups; plan accordingly
Sites are large and spread out, ideal for groups of 10-25 people
Upper Buffalo River most navigable for paddling in spring and early summer; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Erbie Campground is located north of Jasper, Arkansas. Take Highway 7 north of Jasper for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto County Road 79 and the Erbie Campground will be approximately 6 miles down a gravel road with one hairpin curve.
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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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