National Park Service · Buffalo National River · AR

Erbie Campground

View of Buffalo National River from the Erbie day use areaPhoto · NPS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
33Sites
27First-come
42 ftMax rig

The place

The Erbie campground is situated along the Buffalo River under the towering a bluff. There are five group sites available, walk-in only, for 10 to 25 people. Additionally, there are 14 drive-in and 13 walk-in tent sites. All sites are available by reservation only. Recreation Paddling conditions in the upper (westernmost) district of Buffalo National River are extremely dependent upon rainfall. On an average year, the upper river is only navigable by boat in the spring and early summer when consistent rainfall feeds into the watershed. Keep reading

Some sections on the upper end of the river are technical and should not be attempted by novices. For current paddling conditions, please check with an outfitter (visit our Guided Services web page ), call the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at 870-439-2502, or check the Buffalo National River Float Guide Dashboard Facilities Erbie has 5 group sites (maximum of 25 people per group site), 14 drive-in sites suitable for tents or RVs (maximum of 6 people per site), and 13 walk-in tent only sites (maximum of 6 people per site). All sites are available by reservations only. There are no electrical amenities or water hookups, but flush restrooms and water spigots are available from approximately March 15 through November 15 each year. Natural Features The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet pools for its 135-mile (217 km) length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48 states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River. Nearby Attractions There are numerous historic buildings near the Erbie Campground. The Buffalo River Trail runs through Erbie and offers great day hiking or overnight backcountry opportunities. Visit the park's Hiking Trails web page for more information.

The sites · 33

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Drive-in1management20 ft
Drive-in10management37 ft
Drive-in11management36 ft
Drive-in12management29 ft
Drive-in13management39 ft
Drive-in14management28 ft
Drive-in15 - Host Sitemanagement20 ft
Drive-in2management25 ft
Drive-in3management35 ft
Drive-in4management42 ft
Drive-in5management34 ft
Drive-in6management34 ft
Drive-in7management34 ft
Drive-in8management31 ft
Drive-in9management32 ft
Group SiteGroup Site 1group standard nonelectric20 ft
Group SiteGroup Site 2group standard nonelectric20 ft
Group SiteGroup Site 3group standard nonelectric20 ft
Group SiteGroup Site 4group standard nonelectric20 ft
Group SiteGroup Site 5group standard nonelectric20 ft
Walk-inAwalk to20 ft
Walk-inBwalk to20 ft
Walk-inCwalk to20 ft
Walk-inDwalk to20 ft
Walk-inEwalk to20 ft
Walk-inFwalk to20 ft
Walk-inGwalk to20 ft
Walk-inHwalk to20 ft
Walk-inIwalk to20 ft
Walk-inJwalk to20 ft
Walk-inKwalk to20 ft
Walk-inLwalk to20 ft
Walk-inMwalk to20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Fees for the drive-in and walk-in tent-only sites are$20 per night for up to 6 people per site. All group sites are $50 per night for up to 25 people.

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This campground sits in AR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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