National Park Service
Near St. Joe, Arkansas: $12–$17/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near St. Joe, Arkansas
How much does camping at Tyler Bend Campground (Buffalo National River) cost, and when is it open?
Tyler Bend Campground (Buffalo National River) near St. Joe, Arkansas (National Park Service) — camping fee $12–$17/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$12–$17/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
America's first National River. The middle district (Tyler Bend) is the float-trip launch point for the 26-mile Pruitt-to-Tyler section — pair the camp reservation with the Buffalo Outdoor Center shuttle 4 weeks ahead.
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