Kyles Landing Campground
Kyles Landing Campground is situated along the Buffalo River under towering and picturesque bluffs. The campground offers 33 walk-in tent sites. All sites are available by reservation only. Kyles Landing Campground is located about 5 miles west of Jasper, off of Highway 74. The approximately 3-mile gravel road to get down to Kyles Landing is very steep and only recommended for 4WD vehicles.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 33 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Fees for the walk-in tent-only sites are $20 per night for up to 6 people per site. |
| Dark sky | Inside Buffalo National River, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Kyles Landing has 33 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Jasper, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.0557° N, 93.2807° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Buffalo River Canoe ↗ | 2.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV ↗ | 49 mi |
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Kyles Landing Campground Buffalo National River.
Worth a stop
The Buffalo River Trail runs through Kyles Landing and offers great day hiking or overnight backcountry opportunities.
- 12.5 miBoen Gulf Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.7 miWhitaker Point Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
- inOzark-St. Francis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,532,900 acres
- 13 miUpper Buffalo Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,978 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Big Buffalo Valley Historic DistrictHistoric district · Ponca · 5.6 mi
- Dermott Commercial Historic DistrictHistoric district · Dermott · 6.1 mi
- Jasper Commercial Historic DistrictHistoric district · Jasper · 6.1 mi
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.
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. Some sections on the upper end of the river are technical and should not be attempted by novices.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kyles Landing Campground?
Sites at Kyles Landing Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Kyles Landing Campground?
Fees for the walk-in tent-only sites are $20 per night for up to 6 people per site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kyles Landing Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kyles Landing Campground have?
34 sites, including 33 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Kyles Landing Campground?
Kyles Landing Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Kyles Landing Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Kyles Landing Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Kyles Landing Campground sits inside Buffalo National River, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Kyles Landing Campground?
Paddling conditions in the upper (westernmost) district of Buffalo National River are extremely dependent upon rainfall. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kyles Landing Campground?
Jasper, Arkansas. The Buffalo River Trail runs through Kyles Landing and offers great day hiking or overnight backcountry opportunities.
Source: Getting there
What if Kyles Landing Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Steel Creek Campground (3.8 mi), Ozark Campground (6.8 mi), and Haw Creek Falls Point of Interest (26.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Kyles Landing Campground in?
Kyles Landing Campground is a Buffalo National River campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Buffalo National River