Spring Camping Trip, Buffalo Point Campground, Arkansas
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Outdoor Afro Kansas City will be joining Outdoor Afro St. Louis for their annual camping event.
If you'd like to caravan to the location, you may join us on May 24th at 8:00 a.m. at Koinonia Bible Church which is located at 7020 Richmond Avenue Kansas City, MO 64133.
Buffalo Point is a convenient, fun-filled destination for families and adventurists of all types. It's perched along the Buffalo National River, providing exciting river sports and hiking opportunities. In peak season, a restaurant is open at the facility, serving up meals for those who want a break from preparing them.
The campground is set along Buffalo National River, one of the few free-flowing rivers remaining in the contiguous United States. The river runs 135 miles without dams and cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River. The region is surrounded by droves of lush hardwood trees and grassy open meadows.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE TRIP WAIVER
https://outdoorafro.my.site.com/s/trip-waiver
What do I bring?
Below you will find a link to REI’s Camping Checklist. This is a very extensive list. The basic needs of camping are the same with life: Food, Water, and Shelter.
So here is a basic list:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/family-camping-checklist.html
Essentials
-tent
-tarp
-sleeping pad/air mattress
-sleeping bag/bedding
-Flashlight/headlamp
-bug repellent
-cooler
-food/water
-Folding chair
-Warm Clothes
-Sturdy shoes/Hiking boots (For the optional hike on Saturday)
-Personal Hygiene items (soap, deodorant, wash towel, etc)
The $20/fee is for campsite reservation and firewood. Please bring your own food and beverages.
COVID-19 safety measures
Spring Camping Trip, Buffalo Point Campground, Arkansas