$7 - $15 / night

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Established Camping

Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)

6 Reviews

About

National Forest

Located near the Illinois Bayou, the area exhibits picturesque bluffs and breathtaking scenery. The recreation area is closed following the 3rd week of December and reopens the 3rd week of March. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

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Location

Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI) is located in Arkansas

Directions

From Hector, take Arkansas 27 north for 6 miles.

Coordinates

35.5247628 N
92.94427454 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

$7 - $15

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Fred S.

Legend

Reviewed May. 25, 2022

Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)

The Bayou Bluff Recreation Area is now called the Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI). In summary, there are only 4 campsites, including a group site. Also, these sites are free, first come, first serve. Here's is info directly from the Bayou Bluff page on the National Forst Service Web site: "Effective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year. Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks. Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services." Also: "Open all year. No fees. Upper loop closed. Pavilions available on a first-come, first-served basis only. No trash services. Pack it in- pack it out." The NF page also indicates that there is no water available, but there may water in the group site. The vault toilets are clean, and the campground grounds appear to be reasonably maintained. I recommend only tent camping here, as well as car/truck/van camping. Sites appear to be too small for RVs & trailers.

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David S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2020

Nice Spot

I was just passing through, but this is a small campsite just off a main road. There is trail access to some scenic areas right around you, and some interesting stone structures which I haven’t encountered before at a campsite, so that’s cool. Look like they’d be good for cooking if you brought the right equipment.

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Rachel P.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2019

An Arkansas Unknown

Favorite campsite in the spring. Beautiful bluffs take you right down to the water. Stone pavilions with fireplaces for cold weather camping. Best kept secret.

Stephanie M.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2018

Nice shady sites!

There aren't many spots in this area. All sites are pretty shaded all day. Swimming is a small but slightly difficult walk down a steep Rocky path. It's rarely crowded which is why we like it.

Month of VisitJuly

Kristina K.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2017

On the river!! Awesome covered fireplace

Could hear the river - right near the campsite. Close to Trail heads - had an awesome covered, but open walls, rock building with a really cool fireplace.

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Tanda P.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 31, 2016

20+ years camping here

I grew up camping here several times a year. There is a creek to swim or fish in, there are personal pavilions and a larger pavilion for big groups. There is a hiking trail directly from the camp ground. Down the road you can bushwack to Penhook falls. Plenty of privacy on the 2 end sites. There are 3 sites total, no reservations. But you never have trouble getting a spot unless it's a holiday weekend.