Ozark Campground

Overview

Ozark Campground has 31 drive-in and tent sites with no electrical amenities, but flush restrooms and water are available from approximately March 15 through November 14. All sites are available for reservation at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

32 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

870-439-2502

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Ozark 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

• Cecil Cove LoopHike · 5-8 Hours · 4.3 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 · 35.7 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Hike to Hideout HollowHike · 1-3 Hours · 5.9 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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• Hike to Big BluffHike · 4-6 Hours · 11.2 mi from camp

  The Centerpoint Trail is a strenuous hike that traverses the Ponca Wilderness, winding down an old wagon road descending nearly 1,300 ft. to the Buffalo River. National Park Service

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• Beaver Jim Villines Homestead TrailHike · 15-60 Minutes · 11.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lost Valley TrailHike · 1-3 Hours · 12.6 mi from camp

  The Lost Valley Trail is an easy to moderate hike through a box canyon sculpted by Clark Creek. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• North Ark Bike CourseBike ride · 2.5 mi long · 11.3 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Erbie to OzarkPaddling and rafting · 3-4 Hours · 3.0 mi from camp

  A serene, 5.4-mile stretch of the Buffalo River winds between Erbie and Ozark and offers excellent opportunities for solitude and wildlife watching. National Park Service

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• Paddle Hasty to CarverPaddling and rafting · 2-3 Hours · 5.8 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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• Paddle Kyles Landing to ErbiePaddling and rafting · 3-4 Hours · 6.7 mi from camp

  Downstream from the hustle and bustle of Kyles Landing, one can find solitude among this comparatively quiet, 5.7-mile stretch of river snaking through the Ponca Wilderness. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Liles FallsWaterfall · 2.0 mi from camp

  A 41-foot waterfall along Buffalo River Trail.

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• Marble FallsWaterfall · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• North Scenic PointViewpoint · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• South Gap Scenic PointViewpoint · 6.0 mi from campShow on map
• Kennedy MountainPeak · 1,982 ft · 12.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cliffs of InsanityClimbing · 8.1 mi from campShow on map
• East SideClimbing · 8.1 mi from campShow on map
• Magoo RockClimbing · 8.1 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)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

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