Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

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  • Dog-friendly wilderness campground 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 campground 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 convenience stores are around 50 minutes' drive away. There are plenty of scenic spots, including cliffside sites available on a first-come-first-served basis (you’ll need a trail-ready vehicle to reach these). Some of the sites 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 campground will free up stuck vehicles on the trails for an additional cost. Muck into more activities on the campground too… they run 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 sites 65
Travel trailer sites 30
RV sites 30
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

4101 Madison 3260

Kingston

Arkansas

USA

72742

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago CST (GMT-06:00)

GPS

35.95988°N
-93.4562°W

Route directions

Google Maps is the best for directions, but if you are 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 vacation 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 vacation 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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