The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin! The Roost is the perfect getaway in the Upper Buffalo River area! Located along highway 21 between Kingston and Boxley, you will be right in the middle of it all!
The location is perfect for almost any and all activities that the area has to offer. All of the most popular hiking trails and floating on the Buffalo or Kings River are only a few minutes away!
Wilderness rider is only a short distance and you can ride directly from the cabin to the entrance on your OHV!
Endless views to the East and West make for some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrises you could ever ask for!!!
There is a fire pit and we provide a moderate amount of wood for your stay. There is a charcoal grill and guest will need to bring their own lighter fluid and briquettes. The kitchen is stocked with most of the cooking utensils you will need. We keep a few spices along with coffee for the drip style coffee pot. New HVAC You won’t regret booking this stay!!!
Access is easy!! Great for any type of vehicle, motorcycles too! The house sits right along Highway 21 between Kingston and the Boxley Valley! Other things to note There is good cell phone service at the cabin along with WiFi and a land line, for emergency and local calls only. Guest should keep in mind that the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so come prepared!system FEb 2024!!
Property manager
Nathan Davidson
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Compton
Compton is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest.
Compton, AR
What's nearby
Ponca Elk Education Center - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
Steel Creek Use Area - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
Arkansas Grand Canyon - 48 min drive - 48.7 km
Mystic Caverns - 59 min drive - 60.1 km
Getting around
Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Waldron's Valley Cafe Bed & Breakfast - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider located?
Situated in Compton, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Buffalo National River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lost Valley State Park and Ponca Elk Education Center. Ozark National Forest and Lost Valley Hiking Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This cabin was perfect for our weekend away to go riding and Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again sometime. We even saw elk in the front yard one morning.
Amanda R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
6 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Beautiful views. Super clean. Beautifully decorated. Declrated like a hunter’s cabin. Beautiful place. Cabin was equipped with everything you need. And on Sunday you can even go to church because there is a small church next to it. It was a beautiful placd.
Came to ride our SXS at Wilderness Riders. Rental was super comfortable and we loved the rustic wildlife decor. The views were amazing. Access was great as well which is important when pulling a trailer. We also loved the fact we could ride directly to the park on our SXS.
Me and the guys needed a place to unwind. The place was clean, the kitchen was great, the view is amazing and Eden Falls nearby was a super fun hike.The only drawback was that we did not have time for two more nights due to our own personal schedules Thanks!
Our family of 4 had a great two night stay! Very clean! We really enjoyed the game room and watching the sunset on one of many porches. Close to Sweden Creek Falls and Buffalo Wilderness Ranch. We were able to ride our side by side to both locations from the cabin. Host was great as well! We would definitely stay here again!
Great little place! Just a 4 mile ride to Wilderness Rider. Quiet and comfy. Enjoyed an escape from city life. Turn off the porch lights and enjoy some star-gazing!!
What a beautiful view! It was close to the park. Only got study two nights, wish it could have been longer. Hosts were great and communicated with us very well. Everything was nice and neat, even provided wood for our evening fire. Definitely recommend. I’m short so I definitely could not stay in the bed with the extremely tall bed! Lol
The cabin was gorgeous! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We were close to all of the activities that we were interested in, such as, hiking and seeing the elk. We went as a birthday trip for myself and I could not have chosen a better place to stay or a better time of the year to go and stay!
My husband and I stayed here for two night - and I am already planning another trip! This was a trip that we planned last minute- Nathan was quick to answer us and book our stay. Everything in the cabin was great - it felt like we’re were home! Beds were comfortable, everything was spotless, and the views - just beautiful!!! We went there to capture Milky Way - we were successful because it was right on top of us!!! This cabin sits on a top of the mountain- you can see clouds covering canyon in the morning!!! We took rides to nearby Jasper town- ate at Ozark Cafe ( was suggested by Nathan) - the food was so delicious! FYI - if you go there, chili bowl in the appetizer section is really good and enough for two to three people! Be careful if you end up going to Twin Falls trail - ride down to the trail is really steep on a gravel road and it took our van five tries to get back up that hill on the way back! Wonderful experience overall!!! Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your cabin!
The area was quiet and restful! Such a bucolic setting and surrounded with nature. The fall colors were beautiful and we enjoyed our time sitting on the porches with a cup of coffee.
The size and layout of the cabin are great. It was very clean and featured the best local trail guidebook by outdoorsman and nature photographer Tim Ernst. The two coffeemakers are a great idea. There wasn’t a gas bottle for the gas/charcoal grill, so we tried to use some charcoal someone had left in it, but had no luck without lighter fluid. Wonderful views from the site, and it’s a great taking-off point for all outdoor adventures in that area.