Rush Campground

Buffalo National River — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Yellville, AR, AR

Price: From $16 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Rush Campground is located in the Lower District of the Buffalo National River, and about 17 miles (27.4 km) southeast of Yellville. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 through 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/rush-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Rush Campground offers primitive tent camping in a beautiful setting within Buffalo National River's Lower District, with access to hiking, swimming, fishing, and paddling. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a peaceful, well-maintained campground with cold spring swimming and nearby ghost town exploration.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Cerulean Warbler, Belted Kingfisher, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Map Turtle, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Opheodrys aestivus (green snake) documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Rush Campground: All sites require advance reservation — book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Cash or check payment accepted; campground is free during off-season closures Each site accommodates up to 6 people maximum per RIDB regulations

Skip Rush Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at any sites. You prefer developed amenities — this is primitive tent-only camping. You plan to visit December-March 15 — drinking water unavailable and limited operations during seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Rush Campground: March 15 - November 15 — Drinking water available during this verified operational period; optimal conditions for camping and water activities.

Nearby campgrounds: Buffalo Point (YELVILLE, AR), Tyler Bend Campground (ST. JOE, AR), Lakeview Park (Lakeview, AR), Barkshed Campground (Fifty Six, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rush Campground

Cell signal at Rush Campground (Yellville, 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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Yellville, AR, AR★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Rush Campground is located in the Lower District of the Buffalo National River, and about 17 miles (27.4 km) southeast of Yellville. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 through 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
SeasonYear-round
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 — no hookups available at any sites✕ You prefer developed amenities — this is primitive tent-only camping✕ You plan to visit December-March 15 — drinking water unavailable and limited operations during seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

All sites require advance reservation

book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Cash or check payment accepted; campground is free during off-season closures

Each site accommodates up to 6 people maximum per RIDB regulations

Best: March 15 - November 15

Drinking water available during this verified operational period; optimal conditions for camping and water activities

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: White-tailed Deer, Cerulean Warbler, Belted Kingfisher, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Map Turtle, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Opheodrys aestivus (green snake) documented within 8km.

Location

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870-439-2502· Buffalo National River
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 11 miles (17.7 km) to County Road 6035 and turn left. Follow County Road 6035 for about 4 miles (6.4 km) and bear right at County Road 635. Drive another 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and the campground will be on the right side of the road. From Little Rock, AR: Take Highway 65 North to Marshall, at

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 Rush Campground cost per night?+
Rush Campground costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rush Campground open?+
Rush Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rush Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rush Campground?+
Rush Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rush Campground?+
Rush 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 Rush Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rush Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rush Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Rush Campground is open Year-round. 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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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