Resort and Local Information

Dogwood Springs at Jasper Resort was established 37 years ago, originally built in 1968 as Dogwood Trailer Court. Its convenient location served Diamond Cave and the (now non-operational) 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 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 fresh coffee and snacks available most weekend mornings in season. You can also find firewood, ice, soft drinks, hats, ice cream and homemade cookies. We carry a good selection of RV supplies and “necessities,” so if you forgot to pack something, you can check with us at our store.

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 serves fast brunch all day, hand-tossed or thin crust pizza, quesadilla's, enchiladas, buffalo wings, cheese sticks, cinnamon sticks with icing, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, plus more – and best of all, they deliver to the Resort free. They are located next to Emma’s Museum of Junk on the square.

MODEM ACCESS: is available in the office 8AM-10AM and 5PM-7PM, seven days a week. Other times may be pre-scheduled to meet your needs, based on availability. The first ten minutes are free. This policy is due to guests using and working on our line when others would need a way to check email or email a note.

OFFICE/STORE Hours vary depending on season, mostly 9am 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.

THE COUNTY HARDWARE, GROCERY STORE with MEAT MARKET: Hunting and Fishing gear too. Just up the road.

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.

POOL - with kids water tube slide 21 feet of "twister" fun.

EAT-OUT: Pizza Pro/Wing Depot, Boardwalk Cafe', Bakery, Point of View and 2 other diners in Jasper. Pizza Pro - Wing Depot offer 15% off to guests staying at our resort.

COVERED LIGHTED PAVILION with tables adjoining upper bathhouse – For groups with a reservation and on availability for only $20.00 a day (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). At Yeager’s Dollar Stretcher and adjoining flea market, you can find many affordable treasures and collectibles.