Woolum

Overview

Woolum Campground is a large open field at the Woolum access to the Buffalo River near St. Joe, Arkansas. There are no amenities at Woolum. There are no designated sites. A vault toilet is available. Fees are not charged at Woolum.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV, Free camping

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

870-439-2502

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Woolum, 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 · 0.3 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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• Buffalo River TrailHike · 41.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Ozark Highlands TrailHike · 232.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

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

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• Hike Tyler Bend TrailsHike · 1-4 Hours · 6.6 mi from camp

  Hikers can plan loops of varying lengths to suit their time and ability. National Park Service

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• Shine Eye to Gilbert TrailHike · 3.2 mi long · 4 Hours · 7.7 mi from camp

  Trail is along the bluffs of the river from Hwy 65 to Gilbert. National Park Service

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• Old Railroad TrailHike · 3 Hours · 9.3 mi from camp

  The Old Raildroad Trail follows the river east from Gilbert along the former route of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• North Ark Bike CourseBike ride · 2.5 mi long · 20.6 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddling Woolum to Baker FordPaddling and rafting · 5 Hours · 0.1 mi from camp

  Several bluffs along this reach (Margaret White, Whisenant, Buzzard Roost and Peter Cave) are more than 200 feet high. National Park Service

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• Paddling Baker Ford to Tyler BendPaddling and rafting · 2 Hours · 3.8 mi from camp

  The Baker Ford to Tyler Bend reach is usually an easy, short paddle. National Park Service

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• Paddling Mt. Hersey to WoolumPaddling and rafting · 4 Hours · 4.8 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 · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Tie Slide OverlookViewpoint · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Peter Cave OverlookViewpoint · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Pate MountainPeak · 1,329 ft · 6.8 mi from campShow on map
• Stack Rock FallsWaterfall · 7.2 mi from camp

  A 35-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Cliffs of InsanityClimbing · 22.7 mi from campShow on map
• Magoo RockClimbing · 22.8 mi from campShow on map
• East SideClimbing · 22.8 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)
• 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.