Buffalo River Hideaway

Gilbert, Searcy, Arkansas · 20 acres

Hosted by Shay C.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Buffalo River Hideaway, We have level gravel parking pads, less than a mile, as a crow flies, from the Buffalo National River. About 2 miles straight from the Gilbert access, perfectly situated for any river-play for the Middle Section of the River. In Gilbert, you can find “Buffalo Camping and Canoeing Outfitters” for all of your river floating/vessel rentals. Numerous local restaurants: Big Springs Trading, Ferguson’s, CrawBilly’s, or grab some smoked ham/bacon/cheese at Coursey’s. During the season and on weekends, one can usually find live music at some of these venues. No hookup services at this time. Water available. -You must be a self-contained unit- The site is very private and peaceful in the river-backwoods, where wildlife abounds. It will be your option whether to keep the gates open or closed during your stay. Please keep in mind the site is just off a county-maintained gravel road. During the dry season, the road dust could affect certain persons with breathing issues. About a mile east, in the opposite direction, is Red Bluff Overlook, Sand Hole river-access, and further down these ‘dirt-roads’ that parallel along the river, you can get to the North Maumee access point of the Buffalo River. Hiking trails are found at Gilbert and Tyler Bend, intersecting with other trails that lead beyond and along the river. Swimming holes can be found at:; Gilbert gravel bar 2.5 miles, Grinder’s Ferry 7.7 miles, Shine Eye 7.8 miles, Tyler Bend 11 miles, Baker Ford 11 miles, and - 4WD or AWD vehicle are highly recommended. Don’t forget your fishing gear for the small-mouth bass! ATV’s are not allowed on any Park Property of the River and please familiarize yourself with fishing laws and fish limits, specifically for the Buffalo River. Branson is 66 miles away, and Springfield, Missouri, is 110 miles in distance. Host is always nearby. Inverter type generators are acceptable, and please take your trash upon departure. Please do not leave trash or cans in the fire pit. Firewood available and the firewood cost fluctuates, depending on the local supplier. Please be patient, as we are new at this.Level parking,, just off a county road and very close to the river. Water available upon request. Host is onsite. Easy parking, easy access.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 40 feet allowed

Open field area.

Pull-in site

Open field area.

Accommodates slideouts

Open field area.

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

On-board or inverter type generators are acceptable.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Water available.

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Firewood can be arranged upon request. Please note firewood cost fluctuates with each provider.

Pets allowed

Pets not allowed to roam freely. Pets must stay within the confines of the campsite. Please watch them carefully. (Traffic and coyotes)

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

2WD to access site, but to explore the Buffalo National River area, it is recommended to have 4WD or AWD. Low profile cars are not recommended for exploring the wild side of the river.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$20.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

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Location

Gilbert, Searcy, Arkansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Caddo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking