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).