Best Camping in Arkansas

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Arkansas, Pike County

00 :18 hrs
0.8 mi
14.536003 ft
Unknown

Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground is a very unique area that holds dozens of different types of diamonds. Aside from searching for diamonds, visitors also enjoy seeing the variety of wildlife in the area as well as hiking, fishing, and more. There are a total of 59 standard campsites that all have access to laundry, restrooms, picnic sites, a cafe, and more. Along with that, there is also a lodge that can be rented from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

2

Arkansas, North Little Rock

00 :07 hrs
0.3 mi
4.1489944 ft
Unknown

Little Rock North/ Jct. I-40 Koa Campground is a beautiful campground that is heavily surrounded by trees that provide great shade and scenery. Offered within the campground is an ice cream parlor, fitness center, cabins for rent, a sauna, and much more. The Arkansas River Trail is accessible right from the campground. Some of the amenities offered include wifi, cable tv, a snack bar, propane, bike rentals, a pavilion, and more. Reservations are highly recommended from May until September.

3

Arkansas, Independence County

00 :08 hrs
0.4 mi
6.8910065 ft
Unknown

Rafter D Ranch Campground is a private campground that is located in the city of Mount Pleasant. This campground offers a total of 12 sites including tent and RV. Maximum RV length is 40 feet. Full hookups are available as well as tables, grills, water, showers, firewood, and horse pens. Campers here enjoy fishing, and hiking on the trails that snake throughout the area. Sites cost $21-30 per night.

4

Arkansas, Baxter County

00 :17 hrs
0.8 mi
19.669006 ft
Unknown

Bidwell Point Park Campground is surrounded by Norfork Lake which provides great boating and water sport activities. Fishing here will not disappoint as you may find striped bass, crappie, and white bass. Sites have electric hookups and there are group sites available that can hold up to 200 guests. There is a playground for children as well as a wonderful swimming beach. Prices range from $20-$22 per night.

5

Arkansas, Perry County

00 :31 hrs
1.5 mi
7.2350006 ft
Unknown

Toad Suck Campground is located along the luscious banks of the Arkansas River and attracts visitors all over for its wonderful recreation. The many trees in the area, such as dogwood, redbud, wild plum, and more, provide great shade year round as well as beautiful views. Anglers can fish for bream, crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, and catfish. There are 48 campsites with electric and water hookups as well as five picnic shelters all with access to showers, a playground, and a boat ramp. Standard sites cost $18-$20 per night and the group shelters cost $50 per day.

6

Arkansas, Polk County

00 :08 hrs
0.3 mi
8.14798 ft
Unknown

Bard Springs campground is surrounded by the thick trees of the Ouachita National Forest. It is a fairly small campground that offers lots of water activities as well as opportunities for hiking and picnicking. This campground is open year round and is a very popular base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness. Standard sites cost $8 per night.

7

Arkansas, Van Buren County

00 :06 hrs
0.3 mi
6.5410156 ft
Unknown

Brock Creek Lake Recreation Area Campground is located next to Brock Creek Lake which provides great views and recreational activities. Some of which include boating, water skiing, and other water activities, as well as fishing, nature viewing, OHV riding, picnicking, and more. This campground is open year round and welcomes boats up to the size of 10 hp. Vault toilets and plenty of other amenities are offered in the shady and heavily forested campsites.

8

Arkansas, Washington County

00 :47 hrs
2.1 mi
31.013 ft
Unknown

Lake Wedington Recreation Area Campground is a very modern campground that offers lots of great amenities and activities. Some of the popular activities in the area include volleyball, horseshoes, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking, and water activities. There are 6 reservable cabins as well as 18 campsites that have access to a bathhouse, flush toilets, a boat launch, a swimming area, and more. Sites cost $10 a day and cabins cost $70-80 per night.

9

Arkansas, Pulaski County

00 :35 hrs
1.8 mi
0.8690033 ft
Unknown

Willow Beach Campground is located right next to the dam along the Arkansas River. Recreational activities in the area will not disappoint. Some of which include picnicking, boating, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing for bass, crappie, and bream. The most popular thing to hunt here is deer and ducks. There are a total of 23 campsites that all offer electric and water hookups as well as two reservable group picnic shelters. Campers also have access to an on site boat ramp and playground.

10

Arkansas, Yell County

00 :16 hrs
0.8 mi
7.3779984 ft
Unknown

Sunlight Bay Campground is located along the shores of Nimrod Lake and Dam and lies in between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains. Fishing is a very popular activity here as anglers may find catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappie. Boating, water skiing, and tubing are also some of the favorited activities in the area. Campers may see deer, turkey, quail, squirrel, rabbit, fox, mink, black bear, dove, and waterfowl roaming around. There are 29 modern and roomy campsites that offer access to an on-site boat ramp and playground. Sites cost $18-$40 per night.

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