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Natural Dam

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Location

Natural Dam is located in Arkansas

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Coordinates

35.64952937693494 N
94.39747389068337 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Apr. 27, 2025

Worth the Drive

We spent the night in the parking lot in our Sprinter Winnebago Revel van. The view, sounds and feels of the natural dam are stunning, relaxing and cool. A bit muddy for our dog, but great view for coffee in morning. We mountain biked Devil's Racetrack earlier and relaxed here - about 20 minute drive. The sheriff drove by early Sunday morning but didn't speak with us. Some local traffic/Saturday night dates taking photos of natural dam. It stormed at night but we were on the right side of the dam in case it flash flooded. Starlink and Verizon very spotty here. Overall a really nice campsite and we were grateful we made the drive.

Site5th Parking Lot Spot
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Natural Dam by Michelle T., April 27, 2025
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2024

Nice quiet spot not far from I-40

Easy to get to from I-40. Arrived late on a Thursday night and was the only person there. A little road noise off in the distance but the waterfall all but drowned it out.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Natural Dam by Clayton P., October 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Natural Dam by Clayton P., October 4, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 4, 2024

Beautiful spot, no facilities

Pulled in about 7 pm. Several cars there but no other campers. Quiet evening without disturbance. It was chilly in the morning, so the fog off the waterfall was eerily gorgeous.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Natural Dam by James F., April 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Natural Dam by James F., April 4, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

Small waterfall with a gravel lot

We found this quiet spot with a small waterfall on Mountain Fork Creek that has a fairly large (semi-level) gravel parking lot right next to the natural waterfall which gives good noise cover for the road nearby. There are a few small trails along the creek and a few small bluffs with climbing spots for those who like some verticality.

Not great for solar panels but we had a good view of the north sky so Starlink works great here!

Also, a few stray dogs and cats came to see us a couple times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Natural Dam?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Natural Dam, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Natural Dam have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Natural Dam does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Natural Dam?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.