Carver Campground

Overview

Carver Campground has 8 tent-only sites. There are no electrical amenities, but flush restrooms and water are available from approximately March 15 through November 14. Water and a vault restroom is available. All sites are available for reservation at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

8 campsites

Fee

From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

870-439-2502

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Carver Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Buffalo River Trail - Woolum to Tyler BendHike · 12 Hours · 8.7 mi from camp

  The Buffalo River Trail follows along the south side of the river from Woolum to Tyler Bend for a little more than 11 miles. National Park Service

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• Ozark Highlands TrailHike · 232.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.6 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by The Ozark Highlands Trail Association.

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• Buffalo River TrailHike · 35.7 mi long · 7.7 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Cecil Cove LoopHike · 5-8 Hours · 12.8 mi from camp

  This 7-mile loop winds through the wooded valley following Cecil Creek. National Park Service

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• Buffalo River TrailHike · 41.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.5 mi from campShow on map
• Hike to Hideout HollowHike · 1-3 Hours · 14.0 mi from camp

  The Hideout Hollow Trail leads to a rock shelter that was once inhabited by a group of World War I draft dodgers called The Slacker Gang. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• North Ark Bike CourseBike ride · 2.5 mi long · 16.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddling Carver to Mt. HerseyPaddling and rafting · 4 Hours · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle Hasty to CarverPaddling and rafting · 2-3 Hours · 2.9 mi from camp

  Anglers love the 4-mile trip between Hasty and Carver for its countless fishing holes and perfect smallmouth habitat. National Park Service

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• Paddling Mt. Hersey to WoolumPaddling and rafting · 4 Hours · 5.2 mi from camp

  This reach provides numerous bluffs, shoals and pools along the way. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Horn MountainPeak · 2,136 ft · 7.6 mi from campShow on map
• Barlow Christian MountainPeak · 2,041 ft · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• North Scenic PointViewpoint · 7.8 mi from campShow on map
• South Gap Scenic PointViewpoint · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• Punchbowl FallsWaterfall · 9.3 mi from camp

  A 20-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Cliffs of InsanityClimbing · 13.7 mi from campShow on map
• Magoo RockClimbing · 13.8 mi from campShow on map
• East SideClimbing · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.