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park map more info about this area back to parks top Buffalo National RiverHarrison, AR
 The Buffalo River is one of the few remaining
unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states offering both
swift-running and placid stretches. The Buffalo National River encompasses
135 miles of the 150-mile long river. It begins as a trickle in the Boston
Mountains 15 miles above the park boundary. Following what is likely an
ancient riverbed, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone
bluffs traveling eastward through the Ozarks and into the White River. The
national river has three designated wilderness areas within its
boundaries.
Headquarters is located in Harrison, Arkansas, providing administrative
services to the national river. The Tyler Bend Visitor Center, the main
visitor center for the park, is located eleven miles north of Marshall,
Arkansas. The park has two other visitor contact stations; the Pruitt
Ranger Station, located five miles north of Jasper, Arkansas on Highway 7,
and Buffalo Point Ranger Station, located 17 miles south of Yellville,
Arkansas, on Highway 14.
CONTACTS
Email - buff_information@nps.gov
Fax- 870-741-7286
Write to
402 N Walnut, Suite 136
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone
Visitor Information - (870) 439-2502
Headquarters -
(870) 741-5443
Headquarters(TDD) - (870) 741-2884
Visitor
Information - (870) 449-4311
Visitor Information - (870)
446-5373
TRAVEL BASICS
Getting There
PLANE -
airports in Harrison, AR, Springfield, MO, Fayetteville, AR and Little
Rock, AR.
CAR - Buffalo National River is a long, narrow park that is crossed by
three main highways. Using Harrison as a starting point: To reach the
Upper District, visitors travel south from Harrison on Highway 7, or
Highway 43; To reach the Middle District, visitors travel 31 miles south
of Harrison on Highway 65; To reach the Lower District, visitors take
Highway 65 south from Harrison for five miles, then take Highway 62/412 to
the east to Yellville, and Highway 14 south.
BUS - bus stations in Harrison, AR, and Mountain Home, AR
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - no public transportation in the park
Weather & Climate
The winter months of December, January
and February are the coldest with an average three and two-tenths inches
of precipitation. It can snow in this area. Dress with warm layers. If
canoeing during these months, a wet suit or other cold water protection is
recommended. The months of March, April, and May are warmer and ususally
are the rainiest time of year, so rain gear is suggested. The months of
June, July and August bring hot and humid conditions. Dress in shorts and
light clothing. Wear lots of sunblock and a protective covering for the
head. Fall brings more seasonable weather.
Accessibility
The most accessible area is Tyler Bend.
Visitors can obtain more information on park accessibility by calling Park
Headquarters.
FEES/PERMITS
Permits
BUFFALO POINT DRIVE
IN SITES
$15 for Day
RV and tent use; sites have water and
electricity; Late October through April 1: electricity and water not
available at site; flush toilets/showers not available; water available
nearby; portable restroom avaiable; no charge for camping
BUFFALO
POINT GROUP SITES
$20 minimum for Day
minimum 10 people,
maximum 50; tent camping only, $2 per person per night; water at site;
group sites are closed from late October through April 1
BUFFALO
POINT PAVILION
$50 for Day
day use only (6:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.); pavilions closed from late October through April 1
BUFFALO
POINT WALK IN TENT SITES
$10 for Day
tent camping only,
water nearby; walk-in tent sites closed from late October through April 1
TYLER BEND DRIVE IN SITES
$10 for Day
RV and tent
use; no water and electricity at site; Late October through April 1: no
flush toilets, showers, or water available; portable restroom available;
no fees charged
TYLER BEND GROUP SITES
$20 minimum for
Day
minimum 10 people, maximum 25; tent camping only, $2 per person
per night; water at site; Late October through April 1: flush toilets,
showers and water not available; portable restroom available; no fees
charged
TYLER BEND PAVILION
$50 for Day
day use only
(6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.); Late October through April 1: no charge
TYLER BEND WALK IN SITES
$10 for Day
tent camping
only, water nearby; Late October through April 1: flush toilets, showers,
and water not available; portable restroom available; no fees charged
CAMPING
Buffalo Point
Open All
Year
Modern campground with eighty-three drive in campsites and twenty
walk in campsites, available first-come/first-serve. Five group sites (for
tent camping groups of ten to fifty) are availible by reservation. Three
drive in campsites are accessible. Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking
water available year round; showers, flush toilets, water & electric
hookups, and dump station available April - October. Three picnic
pavilions availible by reservation. Camping and pavilion fees required
April - October.
For More Information on this campground please
call (870) 449-4311or 741-5443
Carver
Open All
Year
Primitive campground with eight campsites, available
first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible. Picnic tables and
vault toilets available. No camping fees required.
For More
Information on this campground please call (870)439-2502 or
741-5443
Erbie
Open All Year
Primitive campground with
fourteen drive-in campsites, sixteen walk in campsites, and ten group
sites available first-come/first-serve. One drive in and one walk in
campsite are accessible. Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water, and
vault toilets available. No camping fees required.
For More
Information on this campground please call (870)446-5373 or
741-5443
Hasty
Open All Year
Primitive campground with
two campsites, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are
accessible. Picnic tables and vault toilets available. No camping fees
required.
For More Information on this campground please call
(870)446-5373 or 741-5443
Highway 14 Bridge (Dillard's
Ferry)
Open All Year
Primitive campground with open camping,
available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible. Vault
toilets available. No camping fees required.
For More Information on
this campground please call (870)449-4311 or 741-5443
Kyles
Landing
Open All Year
Primitive campground with thirty-three
campsites, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible.
Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water, and vault toilets available.
No camping fees required.
For More Information on this campground
please call (870)446-5373 or 741-5443
Lost
Valley
Open All Year
Primitive campground with fifteen
campsites, available first-come/first-serve. Two campsites are accessible.
Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water, and flush toilets available.
No camping fees required.
For More Information on this campground
please call (870)446-5373 or 741-5443
Maumee
South
Open All Year
Primitive campground with open camping,
available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible. Vault
toilets available. No camping fees required.
For More Information on
this campground please call (870)439-2502 or 741-5443
Mt.
Hersey
Open All Year
Primitive campground with open camping,
available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible. Fire grates
and vault toilets available. No camping fees required.
For More
Information on this campground please call (870)439-2502 or
741-5443
Ozark
Open All Year
Primitive campground with
thirty-five campsites, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are
accessible. Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water, and flush toilets
available. No camping fees required.
For More Information on this
campground please call (870)446-5373 or
741-5443
Rush
Open All Year
Primitive campground with
open camping, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are
accessible. Drinking water, fire grates, and vault toilets available. No
camping fees required.
For More Information on this campground
please call (870)449-4311 or 741-5443
Steel
Creek
Open All Year
Primitive campground with twenty-six
campsites, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are accessible.
Picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water, and vault toilets available.
No camping fees required.
For More Information on this campground
please call (870)446-5373 or 741-5443
Tyler Bend
Open
All Year
Modern campground with twenty eight drive in campsites and ten
walk in campsites, available first-come/first-serve. Five group sites (for
tent camping groups of ten to twenty-five) are availible by reservation.
One drive in, one walk in, and one group campsites are accessible. Picnic
tables, fire grates, and drinking water available year round; showers,
flush toilets, and dump station available April - October. No water and
electricy at the campsite. Picnic pavilion availible by reservation.
Camping and pavilion fees required April - October.
For More
Information on this campground please call (870)439-2502 or
741-5443
Woolum
Open All Year
Primitive campground
with open camping, available first-come/first-serve. No campsites are
accessible. Fire grates and vault toilets available. No camping fees
required.
For More Information on this campground please call
(870)439-2502 or 741-5443
LODGING
Buffalo
Point Concession
Open From March 1 To November 30
Located at
Buffalo Point, both rustic and modern cabins are available for rental.
These cabins are very popular and should be reserved well in advance.
Reservations for the current year may be made seven days a week from
January 2 through November 30. For more information and reservation
policy, contact Buffalo Point Concession, 2261 Hwy. 268 E, Yellville, AR,
72687, or call (870) 449-6206.
For More Information on this lodging
please call (870)
449-6206
FACILITIES
BUFFALO POINT CAMPGROUND
INFORMATION STATION
Open Memorial Day Weekend through the end of July
hours vary, check locally
Phone - (870) 449-4311
Location
- 17 miles south of Yellville, AR, on Highway 14/268 in the Buffalo
Point Campground
Closures - Days and hours vary. Check
locally.
Special Programs - Evening programs are offered daily
in the summer at the Buffalo Point Amphitheater. Additional programs are
offered, including guided hikes, guided canoe floats, cave tours, and
junior ranger programs. Check at the information stations or consult local
postings for more information.
Exhibits - none
Available
Facilities - drinking water and restrooms
Ranger
Stations
BUFFALO POINT RANGER STATION
Open All Year
Memorial
Day - Labor Day 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rest of Year 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Phone - (870) 449-4311
Location - 17 miles south
of Yellville, AR, on Highway 14/268
Closures - Labor Day to
Memorial Day - closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Closed federal holidays
except Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
Special
Programs - An 8 minute park orientation video is shown by request.
Evening programs are offered daily in the summer at the Buffalo Point
Amphitheater. Additional programs including guided hikes, guided canoe
floats, cave tours, and junior ranger programs are also offered. Check at
the ranger station or consult local postings for more
information.
Exhibits - Exhibits depicting the natural and
cultural resources of the Buffalo River Valley are offered at no
charge.
Available Facilities - drinking water and
restrooms
PRUITT RANGER STATION
March - September days and hours
vary
Phone - (870) 446-5373
Location - located five
miles north of Jasper, AR, on Highway 7
Closures - Days and
hours vary. Check locally.
Special Programs - A 17-minute park
orientation video is shown by request. Evening programs are offered
seasonally at the Ozark Campground on Friday and Saturday nights.
Additional programs including junior ranger programs are also offered.
Check at the ranger station or consult local postings for more
information.
Exhibits - none
Available Facilities -
drinking water and restrooms
Visitor Centers
TYLER
BEND VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rest of Year 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone -
(870) 439-2502
Location - eleven miles north of Marshall, AR, on
Highway 65
Closures - Labor Day to Memorial Day - closed
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and
New Year's Day
Special Programs - A 17-minute park orientation
video is shown on request. Evening programs are offered seasonally at the
Tyler Bend Amphitheater on Friday and Saturday nights. Additional programs
include guided hikes, guided canoe floats, and junior ranger programs.
Check at the visitor center or consult local postings for more
information.
Exhibits - Exhibits depicting the natural and
cultural resources of the Buffalo River Valley are offered at no
charge.
Available Facilities - drinking water and accessible
restrooms
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