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Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground

Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground, near Pettigrew, Arkansas, is a straightforward spot for those who appreciate the simplicity of nature. With just six campsites, it offers a cozy atmosphere where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors without the distractions of modern amenities.

The campground is right by the Mulberry River, making it a prime location for swimming and fishing. Each site comes with a metal fire ring and a grill, perfect for cooking up your catch or roasting marshmallows. Visitors have noted that while the road noise from nearby Highway 215 can be noticeable, it quiets down significantly after dark, allowing for a peaceful night under the stars.

Facilities are basic, with vault toilets and trash disposal available, but no running water, so be sure to bring your own. Campers appreciate the privacy of the sites, especially once the leaves fill in, creating a more secluded feel. As one visitor put it, “If you prefer your nature with as few humans in it as possible, then I highly recommend this spot.”

For those looking to explore, the surrounding Ozark-St. Francis National Forests offer plenty of hiking trails and scenic views. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Wolf Pen Recreation Area provides a no-frills camping experience that lets you connect with nature.

Description

National Forest

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground is located in Arkansas

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Coordinates

35.67539 N
93.630737 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

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Reviewed May. 18, 2024

Primitive Camping - Mulberry River, AR Ozarks

Camped here on Sept 1, 2023. $10 camping fee ($5 with federal pass); pay station. Site sizes are okay; more than enough room for a single rig. The 6 sites are close to the unpaved campground road. Each site has a metal fire ring; most sites have grills. No tables. Campground road end at a loop. Some road noise from highway 215. Access to the Mulberry River for swimming & fishing. No water. Trash dispensers. Vault toilets were pretty dirty during our stay, so we set up our own toilet system at our campsite.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Fred S., May 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Fred S., May 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Fred S., May 18, 2024
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Reviewed Nov. 4, 2022

Primitive sites along loop road

Like others have said the road is close, but quiets down quick after dark. Traffic drives right by the sites to explore the campground and must drive back past all the sites. Very good sized sites and probably very private (besides the road) once the leaves full in.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Sean F., November 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Sean F., November 4, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Exactly what I wanted!

My best friend and I stayed October 22-25. I was looking for a quiet, small campground with minimal amenities and cool features that was driving distance to good hikes. This was perfect. Only six spots. Fire rings and low to the ground grills. Vault toilets near the entrance. Short walk to the river as it was dry season and lots of beautiful fall leaves. Close to a more developed campground with flush toilets and showers if ya need ‘em. Some noise from the road but pretty minimal compared to other places I’ve stayed. Coyotes passed by close our first night and it was neat to lay in my tent listening to them. Slight struggle with ants but possibly just set up my tent in an unlucky spot. If you prefer your nature with as few humans in it as possible, then I highly recommend this spot.

  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Loura P., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Loura P., October 31, 2020
Reviewed May. 13, 2018

Riverside Camping

The campsite is located on the Mulberry River. It has six campsites, most with elevated grills and fire rings. The campground does have 2 Vault restrooms and a place to dispose of trash. There is no water avalible so bring your own. Very quite and campsites are relativly private.

  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Susan H., May 13, 2018
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Susan H., May 13, 2018
  • Review photo of Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground by Susan H., May 13, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground?

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