Buffalo Point

Painted Bluff at Buffalo Point Campground
Painted Bluff at Buffalo Point with two red canoes in river.
The view from Skull Rock at Buffalo Point
Buffalo Point Campground Trails
View from Buffalo Point Restaurant

Featured amenities

Power Service Power Service
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

60 total sites · $30.83 avg/night

RV Sites

50 sites

$30/night

average

Tent Sites

15 sites · $20-$50 range

$33.33/night

average

About Buffalo Point

Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking opportunities. In peak season, a restaurant is open at the facility, serving up meals for those who want a break from preparing them.

Number of accommodations: 60

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Mar 13 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Power Service Power Service
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Power Service
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

60 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B23, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B24, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B25, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B26, Loop: Loop B
Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B28, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B30, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B31, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B32, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B33, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B34, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B35, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B36, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 B37, Loop: Loop B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C39, Loop: Loop C
Electric Only
$30
/ per night
🚐 C40, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C41, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C42, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C43, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C44, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C45, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C46, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C47, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C48, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C49, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C50, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C51, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Electric Only
$30
/ per night
🚐 C52, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C53, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 C54, Loop: Loop C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D56, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D57, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D58, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D59, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D60, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D61, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D62, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D63, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D64, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D65, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D66, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D67, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$30
/ per night
🚐 D68, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D69, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D70, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D71, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D72, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D73, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D74, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D75, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
🚐 D76, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30
/ per night
G1, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
G2, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
G3, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
G4, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
G5, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
Walk-in: A, Loop: Tent only
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
Walk-in: B, Loop: Tent only
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
Walk-in: C, Loop: Tent only
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
Walk-in: D, Loop: Tent only
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
Walk-in: E, Loop: Tent only
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night

Reviews (1840)

What Guests Are Saying

Buffalo Point Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly staff, beautiful river views, and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for families. Many visitors enjoyed the spacious, shaded campsites and appreciated the availability of recreational activities like hiking and floating on the river. However, some noted issues with bathroom facilities and accessibility to the water, suggesting improvements could enhance the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.6
1840 reviews
5
68.1%
1253
4
23.7%
436
3
5.2%
95
2
2.1%
38
1
1.0%
18

Amanda T

Verified

June 16, 2026 Stayed at: C43, Loop: Loop C

5

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a wonderful experience at Buffalo Point Campground! Our campsite was shaded, spacious, and very close to the water, which made it easy to walk down and enjoy the river whenever we wanted. The campground was extremely clean and well maintained.

One thing I really appreciated was that our campsite had a sign with our last name on it when we arrived, so there was no confusion about where we were supposed to camp. The bathrooms and showers were clean throughout our stay, and there were plenty of trash and recycling receptacles conveniently located around the campground.

The campground hosts were friendly and helpful, and the entire area felt very safe and welcoming. There were lots of activities and things going on around the campground, making it a fun place for families. Overall, we loved our stay and would definitely camp here again!

Harold B

Verified

June 17, 2026 Stayed at: G5, Loop: Group Sites

5

Great experience. Clean camp with plenty of room. Well maintained and laid out.

Lindsey C

Verified

June 20, 2026 Stayed at: D74, Loop: Loop D

5

Our family had an excellent camping experience at Buffalo Point Campground! Clean facilities, friendly, attentive rangers, full hookups, great neighbors, and of course, the VIEWS! Highly recommend this campground!

Michael D

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: C42, Loop: Loop C

3

You need to trim the trees on the campsites and along the roads. The trees were hitting our rv and others. My neighbor was leaving on Sunday, and a tree limb tore off trim at the top of their camper. Other than this issue, we love camping at Buffalo Point.

Melinda K

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: G1, Loop: Group Sites

4

The group campsite was perfect for our family. We had a great time overall.

Jennifer S

June 21, 2026

5

Hidden gem

Paula R

Verified

June 25, 2026 Stayed at: C40, Loop: Loop C

5

Beautiful campground, beautiful trails, really nice restaurant with a lovely view and good food. I loved everything about my stay here. I hope to return soon!

Amanda C

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: D74, Loop: Loop D

5

Buffalo Point has become one of our favorite places to escape and recharge. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, the campsites are well maintained, and there's just something special about being surrounded by the beauty of the Buffalo National River.

What truly sets this place apart, though, is the people—especially Gidget. From the moment we met her, she has gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome. She's incredibly kind, friendly, and genuinely cares about every visitor. She even tracked us down when a last-minute campsite became available, which meant so much to us.

She always greets our dog, River, with so much love and patience, even through all the excited jumps, kisses, and puppy energy.

Buffalo Point is a beautiful destination, but people like Gidget are what make it truly special. Thank you for creating such a welcoming place—we're already looking forward to our next visit!

Jacqueline H

Verified

June 30, 2026 Stayed at: C49, Loop: Loop C

5

When we made a reservation for the park we understood that the site would accommodate our 5th wheel. On arrival the Ranger assured us we would not be able to fit the site but they had a handicapped site that would. Just by chance my husband had recently received a handicapped status and the site we were in was perfect.

Gary S

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: C54, Loop: Loop C

2

We have visited Buffalo River at the point yearly for over 50 years. It holds great memories for us

Location Buffalo Point

Address:
2229 Hwy 268 East
Yelville, AR, 72687
United States

Highway access

Buffalo Point is located along Highway 268 East, providing direct access to nearby major roads. The nearest significant access is to US Highway 62, approximately 10 miles to the north.

Elevation: 205 feet

Distance to downtown

196 mi drive to downtown Yelville (about 3 hr 40 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

  • Water and electricity services are unavailable from November 15th to March 14th yearly.

Fees & deposits

  • Camping is free outside of the reservation season.

Safety & rules

  • Climbing or diving from bluffs is highly discouraged for safety reasons.
  • Swimming alone during high water conditions is prohibited for safety reasons.

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed on park trails except for designated trails listed in the rule.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

Local regulations

  • Special events require a Special Use Permit beyond pavilion reservations.
  • Business services are prohibited without proper authorization or permit in the park.

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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