A trail meanders through a forest.
1-4 Hours

Hike the Buffalo Point Campground Trails

Buffalo National River

The Buffalo Point Campground Trails give campers, day hikers, and leashed dogs a chance to stretch their legs between the campground and the historic cabin area at Buffalo Point. Hike through a mix of a pine and oak trees, a cedar glade, and past a sinkhole as you explore. Wildflowers dot the trail system throughout the spring and summer. Finally, the view from the Overlook Trail is one that you do not want to miss!

The Buffalo Point Campground Trail system is made up of three interconnecting trails: Overlook Trail, Campground Trail, and the Forest Trail. You can begin this trail system from the Indian Rockhouse Trailhead parking area, from A Loop, the Lower Contact Station, or Pavilion #1 (near the group sites). Connecting all trails and making a large loop provides about 3 miles of hiking. Leashed dogs are permited on this trail system. If you are looking for a short (1.2 miles, toundtrip) and relatively easy hike try the Overlook Trail. The view of the gravel bar at Buffalo Point is stunning from the Overlook Trail.

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Duration

1-4 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

These trails are narrow in places and traverses steep, uneven, and rocky terrain.

Pets

Yes — Leashed pets are allowed all Buffalo Point Campground Trails: Overlook Trail, Forest Trail, and Campground Trail. Pets are NOT allowed on the Indian Rockhouse Trail.

Reservations

No

Location

Overlook and Indian Rockhouse Trailhead

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