Rush Campground
Buffalo City, Arkansas · 479 ft · In Buffalo National River
Photos: NPS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 479 ft (146 m)479 ft146 m
Other campgrounds in Buffalo National River 14
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Buffalo Point Campground5 loops · Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D, Loop E · 7 sites3.1 mi
- Buffalo Point8 loops · Group Sites, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D, Loop E, Pavilions 1-3, Tent only · 106 sites · $20–$30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.3 mi
- Spring Creek Campground12 sites · Free6.7 mi
- South MaumeeFree7.5 mi
- Tyler Bend Walk-in Campground10 sites15 mi
- Tyler Bend Drive-in Campground27 sites · $20 a night15 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Group Campground 3.6 mi · Group area: Group Campground 15 mi
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- Tent sites
- Hours (mar 15-nov 14)
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About
Rush Campground has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Reservations are required to camp at Rush Campground through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Rush Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76% chance of rain87°68°
- ThuSunny, 11% chance of rain88°55°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 26% chance of rain64°40°
- SatSunny64°39°
- SunSunny71°47°
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
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