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Buffalo River National Park - Boondocking
Posted on 9/18/20 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/18/20 at 8:53 am
Were borrowing a friend's RV and heading to Buffalo River in October for some camping. We want to boondock the RV in a secluded area rather than an established campsite. Something with a view or near the river would be great. Some of us will sleep in RV and some will tent camp.
I looking for anyone with experience in the area to suggest a good spot for us to use for the weekend. Your secret is safe with me.
I looking for anyone with experience in the area to suggest a good spot for us to use for the weekend. Your secret is safe with me.
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Posted on 9/18/20 at 10:28 am to GumboDave
It’s a national park, I’m pretty sure it is illegal to camp anywhere but designated camping areas
Posted on 9/18/20 at 10:28 am to GumboDave
quote:
Your secret is safe with me.
And everyone else with access to the internet.
Posted on 9/18/20 at 10:59 am to Galactic Inquisitor
Download the Free Roam app
Posted on 9/18/20 at 1:51 pm to HogsWillRiseAgain
You can actually primitive camp anywhere in the parks!
Posted on 9/18/20 at 2:28 pm to Potchafa
Right, but he said he was borrowing a friends RV
Posted on 9/18/20 at 3:05 pm to GumboDave
I've been many times, but only camped on the shoals of the river during a multi-day trip. I believe the designation is National River and not National Park, so the "National" part only encompasses the river and its flood plain. There is a lot of private land around the river. I could be wrong, but I think the only RV camping you'll find is the designated campgrounds. I'm familiar with mid/lower river, so that would include Tyler Bend, Gilbert, Maumee, and Buffalo Point.
Posted on 9/18/20 at 3:14 pm to GumboDave
Posted on 9/18/20 at 3:59 pm to KidNOLA
Is this park...
National Forests - Department of Agriculture
National Parks- Department of Interior
?
Vast difference in terms of where you may stay and how friendly they may be.
eta: Rangers are they US Forest Service or National Park?
National Forests - Department of Agriculture
National Parks- Department of Interior
?
Vast difference in terms of where you may stay and how friendly they may be.
eta: Rangers are they US Forest Service or National Park?
This post was edited on 9/18/20 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 9/18/20 at 4:08 pm to GumboDave
https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/camping.htm
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Erbie Campground is located 7 miles down a gravel road off of Hwy. 7 north of Jasper, AR. The campground has 14 drive-in campsites and 2 walk-in campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. The drive-in sites are suitable for RV or tent camping but the campground has no hookups, no running water, and no dump station. All sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
I'd think a campground with only 14 sites would be plenty quiet.
Posted on 9/19/20 at 8:38 am to GumboDave
What activities are you hoping for? You won’t find boondocking like out West, I recommend JB Trading Co in Compton, it’s pretty quiet there and really close to two trailheads.
JB Trading
JB Trading
Posted on 9/19/20 at 6:02 pm to GumboDave
The Buffalo River NP campground has some spots right on the water. Be prepared for absolutely not phone or data service there. We was there a few years ago and loved it.
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