Buffalo National River, Ozarks, Arkansas   The Buffalo National River flows through some of the best spots in the Ozarks. The prettiness of Buffalo National River is there for your viewing gratification. For the duration of the days of summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Buffalo National River. During the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's; night lows at Buffalo National River throughout the wintertime usually dip into the 20's. Wilson Spring is always fun to check out, and camping at Parkway Travel Park is always a pleasant experience.     At Buffalo National River you find a heap of outdoors recreation, so you could have a heap of fun. The high level of precipitation makes Buffalo National River a pretty wet site; May is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A journey to Buffalo National River is a great choice when you have to spend some time in the outdoors. Here at Buffalo National River you'll probably meet some folks from Harrison; Buffalo National River is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, High Country Pines Campground is a perfect local campground. Having a perfect time in the Ozarks is easy. A quick tour to Dry Jordan Creek near Buffalo National River is a great idea, and camping is available at Ozark Vue RV Park. There are scores of amusing pastimes for everyone. After a long day outdoors       At Buffalo National River you find a heap of outdoors recreation, so you could have a heap of fun. The high level of precipitation makes Buffalo National River a pretty wet site; May is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. a spot to stay Super 8 Motel - Harrison Ar is a great choice; a splendid spot to camp here at Buffalo National River is Ozark Safari Campground. But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Ozarks. A good close by hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison, Ar; Harrison Country Club is a brilliant golf course close by. If you're here at Buffalo National River, you could have a look at Dry Branch. Buffalo National River is a great wilderness area that is popular with people from all over. Buffalo National River is a common place to   spend time for the populace of Harrison. 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. 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