Buffalo National River
Buffalo Point Campground Information Station
Open
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
Open All Year
January - December 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
Open
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
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
Traveling Advice
Landmarks
