Jefferson Township, Arkansas
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Jasper, Arkansas
Canoe or Kayak the Buffalo River From Pruitt Landing to Hasty
5.0The Buffalo River is America's first National River and flows freely for 135 miles. Many of the upper sections are whitewater, but lower down there are some great, flat, easy paddling spots that are fantastic for canoes!As with all river paddling you need to first shuttle a car down to the take o...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Climb at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
4.7Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR) 36°0'25"N 93°17'23"W is located just West of Jasper, Arkansas and hosts hundreds of sport/trad climbing routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.13a! Driving into the canyon, you will follow along a dirt road to the gate for Horseshoe Canyon. Continue down, past the barn to the...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Hike to Paige Falls and Broadwater Hollow Falls
5.00.5 mi / 100 ft gainAlthough there is no official trailhead, Paige and Broadwater Hollow Falls can be accessed off of NC 2660 in Compton, Arkansas. Once on NC 2660, head straight down this rugged gravel road for approximately 2 miles. Soon you’ll reach a sharp bend to the left with a small parking area just before...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Backpacking Cecil Creek
5.08 miFrom Tulsa, head out east along US-412 until you reach HWY 103. Take a right (south) on HWY 103 and follow it toward Compton, Arkansas. Shortly before reaching Compton, take the dirt road on the right (before the road starts to head north), and follow the road south. Keep on it as it bends to the...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Hike to Hideout Hollow
4.02 miAfter parking at the trailhead, head down the well-trodden path and follow it the 0.85 miles downhill to the overlook. Once you are at the overlook, go left and follow the path as it loops around the top of the overhang. You’ll arrive at a small creek (which creates the waterfall that flows into ...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Twin Falls (aka Triple Falls)
5.00.27 mi / 72 ft gainProceed to the Camp Orr Campground down near the banks of the Buffalo River. Once you reach the bottom of the hill you will cross a low water bridge over a small creek. Park in the small parking lot on the right hand side once you cross the creek. Once you park simply walk through the gated are...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Camp at Kyle's Landing
5.0Kyles Landing is located directly beside the beautiful Buffalo river, hardly a stone's throw from the cool refreshing water. With huge bluffs soaring over 400ft into the air, multiple hiking trails available, and access to the river itself, the campground is a perfect weekend getaway to get outsi...Read more -
Harrison, Arkansas
Indian Creek to The Eye Of The Needle
5.04.27 mi / 705 ft gainStarting at approx. 900' in elevation, this 5 mile out and back hike ascends 700' in elevation to 1,400 at the highest point- The Eye of The Needle. The trail head is located next to the Buffalo River sign at Kyles Landing on the West side of the campground. You will follow the trail less than ...Read more -
Compton, Arkansas
Hemmed In Hollow Falls via Hemmed In Hollow Trail
5.05.78 mi / 1572 ft gainAfter parking at the Hemmed In Hollow Falls Trailhead, follow the path down as it descends into the valley. As you approach one of the vistas, you’ll be able to spot the emerald green waters of the Buffalo River, as well as the bluffs to your east where the waterfall hides. After reaching the va...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Hike Sam's Throne
5.00.5 miThis hike starts at the Sam's Throne Campground parking area. Once you walk to the end of the campground there is a fence with three different entrances that all lead to different trails. Take the middle trial for the shortest and easiest hike to the bluffs. This hike is very easy and only tak...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Hike to Punchbowl Falls
3.24 mi / -600 ft gainGo in the early Fall or late Spring! You start off on the Ozark Highland Trail. As you start walking along the trail you can see where people have slept the night before. Camping is acceptable out here, you do not have to pay, but the downside is that the closest town is about an hour away so if ...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Ricketts Mountain Bluffs Trail
5.00.43 mi / 59 ft gainRicketts Mountain Bluffs trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail
5.00.65 mi / 79 ft gainOwens Mountain Bluffs Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Camp along the Buffalo National River
5.02 miThis is a night of camping that is one for the books. Head to the Steele Creek area on the Buffalo River. Once you are in the Steel Creek area simply follow the gravel road to the right and park anywhere in the grass along the river. Camping is permitted anywhere along the Buffalo River as lon...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Hike to Steel Creek Overlook
2.8 miThis hike begins at the popular Steel Creek Campground area along the Buffalo National River just outside of Ponca, Arkansas. You can park anywhere in the grass just to the left where the pavement turns into gravel at the bottom of the hillside. To reach the trailhead simply walk back up the ro...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Camp along the Buffalo National River via Steel Creek
The Buffalo National River was declared America’s first National River in 1972. Since then, and even before, it has been an Arkansas favorite for camping and canoeing. For this trip we drove out to the Steel Creek Campground, near Ponca, AR, and started our trek from there. Camping is allowed a...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Jefferson Township
Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison KOA Holiday
In the Heart of the Ozarks, between Branson, Mo. and Eureka Springs, Ar., is Harrison, AR KOA. The perfect base camp for discovering the...
170 Ranger Road
Tyler Bend Campground
Overview
Campers will delight in the picturesque river views at Tyler Bend. Located 11 miles northwest of Marshall, Arkansas, Tyler Bend ...
Diamond City, Arkansas
Lead Hill
Overview
Lead Hill Campground is a splendid, sizable campground with plenty of waterfront sites along the shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The...
Lead Hill, Arkansas
Tucker Hollow Park
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Tucker Hollow, a small 28-campsite park, sits near the upper part of Bull Shoals Lake. There's something for everyone at the reg...
2229 Highway 268 East
Buffalo Point
Overview
Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo...
Peel, Arkansas
Buck Creek (Mo)
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Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there's plenty of oppor...