| Location | St. Joe, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$50/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (119 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 85 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 27 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night · from $20/night
Tyler Bend Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in St. Joe. It lists 27 RV or RV/tent sites and 16 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. Listed amenities include showers and a dump station, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 03”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 07”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 09”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 11”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 14”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 15”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 16”.
On Recreation.gov, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Site# 18”.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 42 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site# 03 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 09 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 14 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 15 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 16 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 18 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: A tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: B |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (119 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We always enjoy our visit to Tyler Bend campground. Clean and quiet. Host is friendly. Highly recommend. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
TYLER BEND VISITOR CENTER
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Tyler Bend Campground sits along a quiet stretch of the Buffalo National River roughly 11 miles northwest of Marshall in the Arkansas Ozarks, where the river alternates between running rapids and glassy pools beneath high limestone bluffs. The campground's visitor center is open year-round and houses exhibits on local plants and animals and an auditorium that hosts educational programs useful for planning paddling runs or interpretive hikes before you set out. The site inventory is precise: there are 44 campsites in all 26 that will take either an RV or tent, 2 RV-only sites, and 16 tent-only sites and all non-electric site fees are $20 per night for up to six people. A group tent area is available for larger gatherings (10 25 people) at $50 a night; the park uses standard federal reservation and cancellation rules (see Recreation.gov for current policies and reservations). The campground also offers a day-use pavilion and a mix of walk-in and drive-in options, so you can choose a quick pull-in spot or a more secluded short hike from your vehicle. Recreation at Tyler Bend centers on the river and the surrounding trail network. The Buffalo is known for smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish, but an Arkansas fishing license is required anywhere on the river, so be sure to bring one. Paddle seasons here tend to stretch longer than on other stretches of the park if rains hold up, you can find good kayaking and tubing into mid- to late summer while shorter float or day trips are easy to stage from Tyler Bend. Hikers can reach the Collier Homestead, a restored 1930s Ozark dwelling, and access the Buffalo River Trail from the nearby Collier trailhead; that trail links with the Ozark Highlands Trail farther upstream. Wildlife viewing is a quiet reward here: expect pasture-edge birds, deer, and the occasional river otter along the banks. Practical notes sites are non-electric, plan for pack-in/potentially walk-in gear for some spots, and check the visitor center for current river conditions and program schedules before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $20 |
| Walk-in: C tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: D tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: E tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: F tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: G tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: H tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: I tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| Walk-in: J tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| G1 group tent only area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| G4 group tent only area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| G5 group tent only area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| G2 group tent only area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| G3 group tent only area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| Site# 02 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $20 |
| Site# 05 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 06 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 08 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 10 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 12 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 13 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 17 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 19 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 20 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 21 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $20 |
| Site# 22 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 23 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 24 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 25 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| Site# 26 standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Tyler Bend Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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