Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

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  • Dog-friendly wilderness site with over 3000 acres in the Ozarks
  • A 25-minute drive to the Buffalo river; 50 minutes to Hawksbill Crag
  • Waterfalls and over 50 miles of trails for hiking or riding on site
Get your wild side at the ready for Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch… with waterfalls, over 50 miles of trails for hiking or riding and around 22 buffalo on the ranch, this wilderness site stretches out over 3000 acres in the Ozarks - a mountainous region with thick forests and plenty of waterfalls, river trails and lookouts. So, roll up and decide where to set up camp - it might do to bring your own food, as the nearest food shops are around 50 minutes' drive away. There are plenty of scenic spots, including cliffside pitches available on a first-come-first-served basis (you’ll need a trail-ready vehicle to reach these). Some of the pitches are okay to reach in a regular car, but others will require a four-wheel drive, Jeep or off-road vehicle. Hiking and climbing are included in your stay, so whether you’re setting off here solo or as part of a group or event, you’ll want to come equipped for some exploration. There are three trailheads a short drive away - hike onto the sights from there or take your trail-ready vehicle on the ride with you (just be aware, there's an added cost on trails to use a vehicle). In worst-case scenarios, the site will free up stuck vehicles on the trails for an additional cost. Muck into more activities on site too… the site runs recreational riding on an ATV, Jeep, dirt bike, side-by-side or bicycle or you could tackle the 50-mile trail system on foot, vehicle or horseback (if you've brought your horse along). Just note, there's an extra fee for all of these activities.

Site type

Tent pitches 65
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

4101 Madison 3260

Kingston

Arkansas

USA

72742

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

35.95988°N
-93.4562°W

Route directions

If using GPS, please enter ‘Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch’ for directions to the entrance gate.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s simple to get your hiking holiday in full flow from here… and each trail switches up the scenery nicely. To start off close by, the Sweden Creek Falls (five minutes’ drive) has a sweet waterfall and a hike that’s under two miles long. For those of you with your sights set on bigger horizons though, there's the 37-mile Buffalo River Trail along the Buffalo river (25 minutes)… and along here, there’s more than just the river for waterside scenery - take in the tall waterfall at Hemmed-In Hollow Falls (45 minutes). Where else to collect some more views? Hawksbill Crag (50 minutes) is a biggie for photography fans - the rock juts out over grand hills and forests. And for another beauty spot, there's the Kings River Falls Natural Area (45 minutes) with an easy two-mile trail and a swimming hole to cool off afterwards. In the Boxley Valley (around half an hour), you’ll be well-set to canoe or kayak the afternoon away, career onto more hiking trails or (if you time your trip right) see elk feeding between Ponca and Boxley after sunrise or later in the day.

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  • Does Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch? It’s simple to get your hiking holiday in full flow from here… and each trail switches up the scenery nicely. To start off close by, the Sweden Creek Falls (five minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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