Gilbert, Arkansas
Buffalo River Hideaway
About Buffalo River Hideaway
Buffalo River Hideaway, WE NOW HAVE COMMERCIAL PORTA-POTTY AT SITE. 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 ONSITE - -Commercial PORTA-POTTY ONSITE and serviced weekly. 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/dust road. During the dry season, the road dust could affect certain persons with breathing issues. Also, there is, a very high concentration of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds flying about. About a mile east of the double gates, is beautiful Red Bluff Overlook, Sand Hole river-access, and further down these many dirt-roads that parallel along the river, you can get to the North Maumee access point of the Buffalo National 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 vehicles are HIGHLY recommended to get to the river-swim-float accesses.. Don’t forget your fishing gear for the small-mouth bass at these swimming holes! Please familiarize yourself with fishing laws and fish limits, specifically for the Buffalo River. Branson is 66 miles away, and Springfield, Missouri, is 110 mi in distance. Host is always nearby/onsite. 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. .
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Gilbert, Arkansas
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Buffalo River Hideaway
Synthesized from 22 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“The location is ideal—close to several access points on the Buffalo National River”
6 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Shay was more than gracious and an amazing host.”
6 mentions
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Amenities
“the shed with solar-powered fans, which made a perfect outdoor kitchen”
6 mentions
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Pet-Friendly
“the completely fenced property gave us peace of mind with both our Chocolate Lab and our orange tabby cat”
2 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“we felt welcomed and completely at ease”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
Outstanding host, very informative, great camping location fairly quiet. A lot of animal activity mainly rabbits and dear, not far from swimming, fishing, or hiking 10/10 I recommend.
We only stayed for a brief time but even before we got to the campsite they were so sweet and accommodating! The set up was so perfect, loved the covered area for the tent and the super convenient set up to help with grilling and dinner! Even had the cutest little games tables set up next to the tent! 20/10!! We will absolutely be back to enjoy their little slice of heaven again! Thank y'all for checking off a bucket list for us!
can’t say enough great things about this campsite — it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and completely at ease. The grounds were beautifully maintained, with plenty of space to offer both privacy and peace. Nature was all around us and a stunning view that made every sunrise and sunset feel magical. The amenities were top-notch for a campground. Hospitality was heartfelt. We will be returning.
Our stay at Buffalo River Hideaway was absolutely wonderful! Shay has created such a peaceful, quiet, and enjoyable place to relax in the country, while also being close to everything you’d want to explore on the Buffalo National River. With easy access to several spots on the river and Tomahawk Creek nearby, the location couldn’t be better. One of the things we appreciated most was the convenience Shay provides for campers. The porta john allowed us to comfortably extend our stay—twice! Having potable water and a hose long enough to connect made things even easier. It’s clear that Shay has p…
Shay is a reputable and reliable host, and Buffalo River Hideaway had everything we needed for our trip to the Buffalo National River. The spot was easily accessible with our 25-foot travel trailer, and the completely fenced property gave us peace of mind with both our Chocolate Lab and our orange tabby cat. We especially enjoyed the shed with solar-powered fans, which made a perfect outdoor kitchen for our Blackstone griddle. Shay has even provided games like checkers and horseshoes, adding a fun touch to the stay. The location is ideal—close to several access points on the Buffalo National…
Such a pretty and peaceful place. We tent camped so I don’t know about the RV sites, but it was very easy to drive to in our non-4wd junky SUV and tiny trailer loaded with our stuff. The campsite was clean and has a little shed with fans and a solar charger we used for our phones and we cooked on our propane grill in there as well. Theres a nice fire pit with benches and a table n chairs with an umbrella and Shay had lots of firewood available. The porta potty was super clean and we just used the hose to shower with and wash dishes. Also a huuuuuge somewhat enclosed grassy area if you have dog…
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Buffalo River Hideaway is located in Gilbert, Arkansas.
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