Arkansas · Hiking

Campground Trail

1.1 mi
round trip
468 ft
climb
935 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Campground Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Buffalo National River. It doesn't name Campground Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Buffalo National River. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Campground Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Buffalo National River, Arkansas, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 2.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 468 feet, and it starts at roughly 558 feet, rising to a high point of 935 feet before returning. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.1 mile in, where the grade reaches 17 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marshall, at a similar elevation, show October highs around 72°F and April highs around 70°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F. The trail sits within a cluster of short hikes. Forest Trail is about 0.4 mile away, Overlook Trail about 0.7 mile, and Indian Rockhouse Trail about 0.9 mile. Buffalo Point campground is about a mile off.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Campground Trail

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 26°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      52° / 29°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 45°

      8 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 63°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 66°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 58°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 47°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 38°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 29°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marshall, AR, 12.5 mi away at 951 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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