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TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND

AR · Buffalo National River

TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (6/10) and eases to its lowest in August (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar5
  4. Apr6
  5. May6
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov6
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites
  • 15 tent-only sites
  • 1 accessible sites

Activities: DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, FISHING, CAMPING, CANOEING, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, RIVER TRIPS, SWIMMING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Tyler Bend Campground?

Fees for the walk-in sites and drive-in sites (non-electric) are $20 a night for up to 6 people per site. Fees for the Group Tent Only Area (non-electric) are $50 a night for 10 to 25 people per group site.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is