Dogwood Springs Campground

Jasper, Arkansas


8 Cabins

At 621 East Court Street in Jasper, Arkansas—the Boone County seat in the Arkansas Ozarks where the Buffalo National River makes its most dramatic passage through the limestone bluffs and cedar-forest hollows of the Newton County reaches, and where the Boxley Valley elk herd and the Upper Buffalo's whitewater sections create the specific outdoor identity that makes the Jasper area the most spectacularly positioned small town in the Arkansas park system—Dogwood Springs Campground and Resort combines studio cabins and cottages, 30 and 50-amp full hookup RV sites, tent sites with on-site electricity, a seasonal swimming pool, and the trail and river access that makes the Buffalo National River corridor the most sought-after camping destination in the Arkansas Ozarks. The campground's position in Jasper—minutes from the National River, within the zone of elk sightings, and in the geographic heart of the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway—makes the drive time from any site to the Buffalo's most beautiful accesses negligible. Studio cabins and studio cottages provide the most enclosed and equipped accommodation—with full kitchens, private bathrooms, climate control, and fireplace options that make cold-season Ozark visits comfortable and self-contained in a way that tent camping cannot match. Full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections accommodate the RV population, and tent sites with on-site electrical service bridge the gap between primitive camping and full hookup, giving tent campers the electrical access for lighting, fans, and device charging that modern tent camping increasingly depends on. A seasonal swimming pool provides controlled aquatic recreation during the Ozark summer when the Buffalo River's flow can vary with rainfall patterns. Coin-operated laundry facilities, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, designated fire rings at select sites, and clean showers and bathrooms complete the practical amenity inventory. The Buffalo National River—the first national river designated in the United States system, protected by Congress in 1972—flows through one of the last undammed, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states with the specific water quality and natural character that undammed status preserves. The Upper Buffalo, accessible from Jasper, provides the most technically challenging and scenically dramatic whitewater paddling on the river system—running in late winter and early spring when seasonal rainfall fills the narrow canyon sections—while the lower sections provide the flatwater float experience that summer and fall visitors access by canoe and kayak. The Boxley Valley elk herd—one of the largest free-ranging elk herds in the eastern United States, reintroduced to the Arkansas Ozarks in 1981 from Rocky Mountain populations—inhabits the Boxley Valley and surrounding ridge terrain in numbers large enough that morning and evening wildlife viewing from the valley road has become a specific Jasper-area activity that visitors plan trips around. The fall rut in September and October brings bugling bulls to the valley floor in the same manner that Rocky Mountain elk are famous for, but accessible by car on a paved road rather than requiring a backcountry hiking permit. Rock climbing in the Ozarks, cave tours at the Cosmic Cavern and Mystic Caverns near Harrison, and elk-viewing photography constitute the activity calendar that gives the Newton County area its multi-day destination credibility. Dogwood Springs Campground and Resort is open year-round in the Arkansas Ozarks' four-season climate. The fall elk-viewing season and the spring whitewater season represent the two demand peaks most specific to the Jasper area. Reserve your cabin or RV site early for October elk rut weekends and let the Buffalo National River and the Arkansas Ozarks earn the wilderness reputation that one of the Midwest's finest river corridors deserves.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Bird/Wildlife Watching
  • Boating Nearby
  • Cabins
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Full Hookup
  • General Store

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Location

Dogwood Springs Campground, 621 E Court St, Jasper, AR 72641, USA


Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - Check in: 1 PM - 6 PM Check Out: 11 AM. - Cabin Check-In: 3 PM – 6 PM Cabin Check-Out: 11 AM. - Can't make it by 6 pm? Call the office at 501-428-3854 as soon as possible to see if a late check-in is possible. - A late check-in fee of $25 may be required. - All visitors must check in at the office to purchase a day pass/parking permit upon arrival. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. RV and Tent Sites - Do not leave food products, diapers, cigarette butts, or garbage of any sort in your fire pits & camping area when you depart to avoid an additional cleaning fee of $25, there is a garbage dumpster to properly dispose of your trash. - All other campground rules apply. Cabins - No smoking of any kind inside. - There will be a $300 or more cleaning fee if violated. - A list of cabin rules are posted inside each cabin. - No overnight visitors other than those listed on the reservation. - No pets unless listed on the reservation and the fee has been paid. - Do not use bath towels at the pool. - Do not use bath towels/hand towels/washcloths to clean up a mess, use paper towels or call a camp host for assistance. - Muddy /wet shoes should be taken off before entering. - All contents in the cabin are accounted for after each use so please be mindful and considerate to avoid an extra fee for replacements at the end of your stay. - There will be a $75 or more cleaning fee added if the cabin is left a mess. - Look around to make sure you did not forget anything and don't forget to check the fridge. Speed Limit - The speed limit is 5 miles per hour in the entire campground. - Please help keep everyone safe! Firewood - You can purchase wood for $6 a bundle to use in the fire ring outside if you have one available. Quiet Hours - Quiet time is from 10 pm-8 am and holiday weekends 11 pm-8 am in consideration of others. - Please respect this for the consideration of all our guests. Thank you!!! - Please do not drive through the campground after 10 pm or 11 pm on holiday weekends. - You may park in visitor parking if returning after these required times. Locks and Keys - Check-out Instructions do not leave the key locked inside. - Place the key in the door lock or turn it into the office before leaving. - If the key is missing, you will be charged for the lock change and key replacement. Wet Wipes - No wet wipes of any kind are allowed to be flushed into the sewer, which includes RV sites, Cabins, and Outdoor restrooms. - There will be a charge of $150 or more if a line gets clogged and wet wipes are found. Thank you! Pet Policy - If you have a pet, use a baggy when walking and clean up after your pet to avoid an additional fee of $25 per incident. - Dogs are welcome to stay in our cabins for $10 per day and in tent/RV sites for $5 a day. - We hold credit card #’s until the cabin has been cleaned & inspected by management. - If there is any damage due to pets being in the cabin, there will be an additional charge to your card to cover the damages. - When you make your reservation, please let us know that you will have a dog with you while staying with us. - Absolutely no dogs are to be on the campground property that is not disclosed at the time of your reservation/check-in. - We’re sorry, but visitors may not bring their pets on the property. - Dogs are never to be left unattended or barking at a site and must be on a leash 100% of the time. - Some dogs may not adapt to a campground setting well. - You will need to take your dog anywhere you go or lock them in your RV if you’ll be leaving the park for an extended period. - This is for the safety of our other guests and to keep your dog from excessive barking due to being left in unfamiliar surroundings. - Dogs are not allowed near the pool, bath/shower house, or any other place where people who are unfamiliar with your pet might be gathered. - We must do all we can to prevent any unfortunate incidents. - You must pick up after your dog and dispose of its waste in a trash receptacle. - Please carry a waste disposal bag when walking your dog to avoid a $25 additional fee per incident. - We would love to continue to be a pet-friendly campground so your cooperation is surely appreciated by everyone! - We reserve the right to refuse large or aggressive dogs. Swimming Pool Policy - Open 10 AM – 6 PM. - No lifeguard, swim at your own risk. - Free for registered guests staying with us. - Visitors of registered guests may purchase a campground Day Pass. - All children not yet potty trained must wear a disposable “swimmy diaper”, not a regular diaper. - If a regular diaper is worn, it will cause a mess in the pool, the pool will then have to be shut down for cleaning and an extra cleaning fee will be applied to your reservation. - Swimmy diapers are available for purchase in the office. - Children under age 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years or older. - No tobacco products, alcohol, or drugs. - No smoking. - No glass containers, drinks, or food (clear plastic bottle water ok). - No pets near the pool or tied to a fence. - No running, rough play or cursing. - No diving. - No open wounds. - The pool is monitored by a security camera. - Management reserves the right to refuse admittance to the pool premises to anyone who doesn’t comply with health and safety regulations or the Rules listed above. Liability Waiver - A liability waiver must be filled out to camp or be involved in any activities at Dogwood Springs Campground. - You can find this online waiver at campdws.com. - Please ensure you have completed this waiver before checking in. Thank You! Campground Disclaimer - Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Dogwood Springs Campground and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted. - Dogwood Springs and its staff are not responsible for any injuries occurring at the facility or for items lost or stolen. - Please contact Dogwood Springs Campground for more details.

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancellation Policy - All bookings are 50% non-refundable. - 50% of the reservation is non-refundable after 24 hours. - The remaining 50% may be refunded if canceled before 7 days of the reservation arrival date. - All reservations booked during the week of April 5th, 2024 through April 9th, 2024 are non-refundable. - Note: All refund calculations exclude the RoverPass service fees and credit card processing, which are non-refundable. - Processing fees will not be refunded. - If you depart early, you are not eligible for a refund. RoverPass Cancellation Policy - The platform and processing fees are non-refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.