The low water bridge at the entrance/exit to Rush Campground can be impassable during heavy rain events.
Photo: NPS
About
Rush Campground has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Reservations are required to camp at Rush Campground through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Drinking water is available when fees are collected from approximately March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site, and each site is $16 per night.
Campsites
Location
Marion County 6035
Yellville, AR 72687
Fees
Hours
The turn off to Rush Campground is about 12 miles south of Yellville and 23 miles north of Marshall, Arkansas off of Highway 14. The campground is located 5 miles down at the end of County Road 6035. The campground has 12 campsites. All 12 sites are open to tents only. Potable water is available March 15-November 15. The vault toilet is open year-round, but with very limited servicing in winter season.
Reservations
All sites are only available by reservation through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Make a Reservation →Directions
From Yellville the turnoff to the Rush Campground is approximately 12 miles south on Highway 14. Turn onto County Road 6035 and follow the road approximately 4 miles to the Rush Town area. Past the Rush town about 1 mile the road forks. Bear to the right and the campground will be at the end of the road.
Weather
Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or dry and warm. Please pay special attention to river levels and the rain forecast when planning a trip on the river. River levels can rise dramatically in a short period of time so please be aware of conditions.
Accessibility
The terrain is grassy and uneven.
Cell phone service is not reliable unless you drive several miles towards Highway 14.
Please keep fires in the designated fire rings. Cook stoves are allowed.
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RVs and trailers are not allowed.
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Rush Campground does not have any ADA compliant campsites. The restroom facilities are ADA compliant.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground