Resort and Local Information

Dogwood Springs at Jasper Resort was established 40 years ago, originally built in 1968 as Dogwood Trailer Court. Its convenient location served  the (now non-operational) Diamond Cave and Dogpatch USA area visitors. In 1972 the Buffalo National River Park was established as the first national river park in the country. In the early 90’s, the pool and lodging were added; the park was renovated in 2003 and 2008, and we continue to make improvements.

Dogwood Springs at Jasper Resort can accommodate any size family and most groups. We can work with you to choose one of many options for lodging to meet your camping and budget needs. We are the only RV park, campground and lodging-rental (nightly or weekly) facility with a kids pool-slide, fenced playground and group site areas in the upper region of the Buffalo River. You can choose from camper cabins, cottages, kitchenettes, RVs and shaded tent sites. We now have premium RV Sites 30 or 50 amp long and wide pull-thrus for campers of all size with slideouts. Our Camp Store has snacks available in season. You can also find firewood, ice, soft drinks, ice cream and cookies. We carry a basic selection of RV supplies and “necessities,” so if you forgot to pack something, you can check with us at our store. Firepits at sites for cook-outs and camp fires.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Our natural, wooded area is the closest full-service facility to the Buffalo National River Park and Little Buffalo River. We’re only 1½ miles from the park access at Erbie entrance. Canoe shuttle pick-up and drop-off (in the park) can be scheduled with local canoe concessionaires. Or you can spend your day horseback riding on a scheduled trip to the beautiful countryside. From the park you can view deer in the adjoining pasture and hills and enjoy a variety of songbirds and small animals. Just up the road you can see elk in the Boxley Valley, explore the cave at Lost Valley, and hike the hills and trails in the Buffalo National River Park. Just up the road you cam visit the Hillary Jones Buffalo River Elk Museum just ¼ mile south of our entrance. You can arrange to have a zip-locked bagged lunch (prepared by Pizza Pro/Wing Depot in town) ready when you are, with snacks, drinks, or ice and last minute needs. We are just one mile north of Jasper on Scenic Byway 7, one of the country’s top ten scenic drives, and only 17 miles south of Harrison.

DINING: There are several “home cooking” casual cafes in town. The Pizza Pro/Wing Depot, Ozark Cafe and Pizza Pro too, Sharon K's and the Boardwalk. They are located next to Emma’s Museum of Junk on the square. A must see attraction for flea market, garage sale and relic's of the past. Don't miss Emma's.

OFFICE/STORE Hours vary depending on season, mostly 8am to 9pm - Check times upon arrival so to have firewood and ice before closing time.
LAUNDROMAT: Conveniently located in Jasper, about a mile and a half away, south on Hwy 7. Also the library for free Wi-Fi, or check out a book.
THE COUNTY HARDWARE, GROCERY STORE with MEAT MARKET: Hunting and Fishing gear too. Just up the road. Dollar General added a variety of everything for the campers needs.
CONVENIENCE STORE: The Junction is your quick stop for gas and late-night needs, even a deli for fast food to go. 1 mile south
PLAYGROUND – Kids love our playground area and basketball area (bring your own ball).
VISITORS - Anyone in park visiting you must have a pass or a day use fee. If they are in park over 1 hour the $3.00 day use fee is applicable. Cars must be parked in visitor parking not at site. Cars left unattended or not registered will be towed. We welcome your guests/Visitors to stay with us next time to avoid day use fee.
POOL - with kids water tube slide 21 feet of "twister" fun. (kids only up to 130 lbs - 5' tall max) NO EXCEPTIONS
PETS: In lodging with deposit. No pets within 20 feet of bathhouse, pool, lodging. No pets left unattended in park.
COVERED LIGHTED PAVILION with tables adjoining upper bathhouse – For groups with a reservation and on availability for only $20.00 a day plus $3.00 a person for unregistered guests/visitors, (Quiet time is observed 10PM to 7AM). Keep this time in mind for the consideration of other guests. A second smaller pavilion is in our new group tent area.
PAYPHONE AND MESSAGE BULLETIN BOARD on property. Our hosts will gladly post any messages for you while you are away for the day.
24 - HOUR SECURITY, management on premises. Please notice quiet time. Our day use fee helps us keep track of visitors. If you have visitors in park, they may arrive after 8 AM and must leave by 8 PM for the consideration of our overnight guests. All must register and get car tag when first entering Park. A Day-Use Pass (available in the office) is needed when visitors stay over 1 hour you must register and pay a $3.00 day use fee.

Fun Things and Special Events

Craft stores, the Bradley House Museum, the 1848 Chaney Log Cabin, and several buildings listed on the Historic Register are all to be found in Jasper. Your visit would not be complete without a free self guided tour of the almost-world-famous EMMA'S MUSEUM OF JUNK on the town square, next to Wing Depot/Pizza Pro. The Rock Shop offers a variety of unusual finds. Saturday nights you will enjoy free live music or a small stage production downtown at the Ozark Café and Jasper Mercantile Soda Fountain – it’s free and a favorite of tourists and locals. Jasper has a library for a quiet moment. If you need a day away, then Branson, Eureka Springs and its railway, the White River, area lakes and several cave tours are all within easy driving distance of an hour or so. For you bargain hunters, Jasper hosts a monthly swap meet & Flea Market at the Newton County Fairgrounds (first weekend of each month, April – November).

  • Many events are planned yearly - Call Chamber of Commerce
  • Spring: Dogwood Tree Tour (April)
  • Summer: Buffalo River Elk Festival (last weekend in June)
  • 4th of July Celebration (crafts, games, food, fireworks – town of Deer)
  • County Fair and Rodeo (late August)
  • Fall: Newton County Bluegrass Festival on the banks of the Little Buffalo River at Bradley Park (September)
  • Fall Color Tour (October)
  • Winter: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade (December)

 

 

Bring your BBQ Smoker or Grill, or grill grates, because if theres not one at your site the guests before you took with them, We have firepits some with grills.

Thank You for recycling at our park and at home, your cans, plastic and paper - This not only helps us keep our rates low it saves the area for future visitors.