Buffalo National River
National River · AR
Park Closure · South Woolum Road Closed, Alternate Route Available
In the interest of safety, the South Woolum Road has been closed. The Woolum launch and campground remain open.
More information1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Reservations Only at Buffalo Point - Starting March 15, 2027
Starting March 15, 2027, reservations will be required for all campsites at Buffalo Point Campground, including A & E Loops. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov (www.recreation.gov) or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations can be made the same day or up to six months in advance. Please note that cell phone service is unreliable in these areas, so it is strongly recommended to make your reservation before arriving at the campground.
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to the White River.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/buff
- Location
- Buffalo National River (36.041, -92.908)
Track your visit to Buffalo National River
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Passport stamp locations
- Buffalo Point Visitor Contact Station
- Steel Creek Ranger Station
- Tyler Bend Visitor Center
Hours
Buffalo National Rivertoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Buffalo National River is 135 miles long. The park is open 24 hours.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
3
- Buffalo Point Visitor Contact Stationtoday: 8:30AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Steel Creek Ranger Stationclosed todayDirections
- Tyler Bend Visitor Centertoday: 8:30AM - 4:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
Nearby7 within 100 miles
- Pea Ridge National Military ParkNational Military Park47 mi
- Wilson's Creek National BattlefieldNational Battlefield72 mi
- Fort Smith National Historic SiteNational Historic Site76 mi
- Ozark National Scenic RiverwaysNational Wild and Scenic River83 mi
- George Washington Carver National MonumentNational Monument