KINGSTON LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Cockatiel Meadow: Secluded Tent Camping Beneath the Big Tree at Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch
A practical, on-the-ground guide to primitive tent camping at Cockatiel Camp A in Kingston—what the site is like, vehicle access considerations, rates and check-in rules.
Cockatiel Meadow: Secluded Tent Camping Beneath the Big Tree at Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch.
Cockatiel Camp A sits in a shaded meadow ringed by trees at the bottom of a short incline, offering widely spaced tent sites and a rock fire ring that underscore the site’s quiet, private character. The location is intended for simple, primitive tent camping for individuals and families who want an understated outdoor stay on the Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch property.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Secluded Cockatiel Meadow
A tree-lined meadow with campsites set far apart to maximize privacy — the main campsite sits at the bottom of a short incline and is shaded by a large tree.
Primitive Tent Sites with a Rock Fire Ring
Sites are primitive and centered on tent camping; the main site features a rock fire ring and can accommodate an individual or a family with two to three tents depending on size.
Vehicle Access and Alternate Sites
Most vehicles will reach the meadow in dry weather, but some campsites on the ranch require off-road capable vehicles; the operator will relocate guests to easier-to-reach sites if weather or trail conditions make access difficult.
What the day feels like
What Staying at Cockatiel Camp A Feels Like
This is low-impact, primitive tent camping set in a small meadow tucked among trees. Expect widely spaced campsites, shade under a large tree and the basic amenity of a rock fire ring — a place for simple evenings around a fire and mornings in a quiet clearing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this primitive tent site suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays range from 1 to 10 nights.
Bring tents sized to the group (site accommodates up to two to three tents depending on size); plan for primitive conditions and pack standard camping gear. If you plan motorized recreation on the ranch trails, a park day use fee may apply in addition to camping fees.
Check-in is between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM; check-out is 11:30 AM.
Individuals: $15.00 per person, per night. Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): $50.00 per night.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the campground ever full?
The operator states 'We are never full' and asks guests having difficulty booking to call the office at (870) 220-2944 for assistance.
How many nights can I book at Cockatiel Camp A?
Stays can be booked for 1 to 10 nights.
What are the rates?
Individuals are $15.00 each per night; families (2 adults and up to 3 children) are $50.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM; check-out is 11:30 AM.
Will my vehicle reach the meadow?
Most vehicles will make it to the site in dry weather, but some campsites on the ranch require off-road capable vehicles; if weather or trail conditions make the site difficult to reach, the operator will relocate you to an easier-to-reach site.
How many tents can the site accommodate?
The site can accommodate an individual or a family with two to three tents depending on tent size.
Do I need to pay extra to use motorized vehicles on trails?
If you plan to use motorized transportation to recreate on the trails, a park day use fee may apply in addition to the camping fee.