Kapark Trailhead

Facility · Arkansas ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Ozark National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,173 ft
Elevation

Provides access to the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.

Driving directions: From Fallsville, take AR Hwy 21 east for about 1.25 miles to Forest Road 1463; turn north on Forest Service Rd 1463 and travel 6 miles, crossing the Buffalo River, (once across the River, the road changes designation to FS Rd 1410). Just before the river crossing is a small parking area and dispersed camping location known as Dixon Ford.

Getting there

35.86037, -93.45919 · 35°51'37.3"N 93°27'33.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434857667281858578675546
Low °F252835445462666559483728
Precip in3.33.04.35.25.54.84.43.54.24.54.13.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kapark Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Kapark Trailhead?
No. Kapark Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Kapark Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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