📷 NPS Photo, Public domainBuffalo Point
Yellville, AR
The lower district of the Buffalo National River, with high bluffs, gravel bars for swimming and floating, and trails to Indian Rockhouse cave. Reached off AR-14 south of Yellville.
- Nearest town
- Yellville, AR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.0775, -92.5647
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop ECampsite0 mi from Buffalo Point · 7 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop DCampsite0 mi from Buffalo Point · 22 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop CCampsite0 mi from Buffalo Point · 16 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop BCampsite1 mi from Buffalo Point · 16 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop ACampsite1 mi from Buffalo Point · 22 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Upper Campground LoopCampsite23 mi from Buffalo PointTentsCaravans
All campsites in Arkansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Buffalo Point?
Buffalo Point is in Yellville, AR, at GPS 36.0775, -92.5647. It is about 29 mi from Mountain View.
Can you camp near Buffalo Point?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Buffalo Point Campground - Loop E, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Buffalo Point?
Buffalo Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Arkansas folk music, caverns and the Buffalo River.
What is there to see near Buffalo Point?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blanchard Springs Caverns (23 mi), Ozark Folk Center State Park (28 mi), Buffalo National River (44 mi) and Mammoth Spring State Park (64 mi).
When is the best time to visit Buffalo Point?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)