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Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River
Tyler Bend Campground sits along the Buffalo National River in the Arkansas Ozarks, next to the Tyler Bend Visitor Center. It's one of the more developed campgrounds on the river, with access to the river for canoeing and floating plus hiking trails, including the climb up Round Top Mountain for river overlooks.
43 campsites|Arkansas
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Campsite Types
Standard (no hookups)
26 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
10 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Group
5 sites
No hookups · tent-only group sitesTent OK
RV (no hookups)
1 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Group shelter (electric)
1 sites
Electric hookups
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Guide to Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River
Best Campsites
For Families:Main Loop standard sites are closest to the visitor center and river access
For Tents:10 tent-only sites give quieter separation from the main loop
For RVs:Only one RV-designated site in the whole campground — this is mostly a tent and small-rig campground
When to Go
Spring, when river flows are highest for canoeing and floating, and fall for cooler hiking weather. Summer stays busy too, though river levels can drop.
Tips
- →This is a small campground — only 43 sites total — so it fills up on nice-weather weekends
- →The Tyler Bend Visitor Center is right next door for river conditions and trail info
- →Round Top Mountain Trail starts near the campground and climbs to river overlooks
- →Group sites and the pavilion need to be booked well ahead for reunions or larger trips
- →Check recreation.gov often — cancellations open up on this small campground regularly
Highlights
On the Buffalo National River, America's first designated national riverNext to the Tyler Bend Visitor CenterRiver access for canoeing and floatingRound Top Mountain Trail nearby for river overlooksA small pavilion with power available for group gatheringsMix of standard, tent-only, and group sites
Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River — Frequently Asked
Is Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River hard to book?+
Yes — Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Spring, when river flows are highest for canoeing and floating, and fall for cooler hiking weather. Summer stays busy too, though river levels can drop. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River have?+
Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River has 43 campsites, including Standard (no hookups), Tent only, Group, RV (no hookups), Group shelter (electric).
How far in advance should I book Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River?+
Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River?+
Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Tyler Bend Campground — Buffalo National River for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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