Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Arkansas River - Pool 3

Arkansas River - Pool 3, AR is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Arkansas River - Pool 3 is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Arkansas River - Pool 3 and user-submitted reviews.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Arkansas River - Pool 3 (32)

    1. Rising Star

    5 Reviews
    Pine Bluff, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 479-3292

    $26 - $75 / night

    "The Arkansas River is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system."

    ".% OK BACK AGAIN HALLOWEEN 2020 site 7 it is tight getting into and it is very close to site 6 the fire ring is like 6 or 8 feet from their hook-ups I would suggest another site and only 1 bar on"

    2. Saracen Trace RV Park - Pine Bluff Regional Park

    2 Reviews
    Arkansas River - Pool 3, AR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 536-0920

    3. Tar Camp

    7 Reviews
    Hensley, AR
    16 miles
    Website

    $26 - $75 / night

    "On the Arkansas River, it’s a clean and beautiful park. Rv spots on all on the rivers edge. Plenty of room. Price for rv camping was very good."

    4. Ste Marie Park

    2 Reviews
    Pine Bluff, AR
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 536-2531

    $75 / night

    5. Willow Beach

    26 Reviews
    Scott, AR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 961-1332

    $26 - $75 / night

    "Situated between the Arkansas River and Willow Lake, every site is waterfront. Showers and bathrooms were clean and in good condition. Sites were close but in good repair."

    "Beautiful campsite along the Arkansas River. The sites are all very spacious with very long back in driveways. Some of the sites had covered picnic tables, which was great."

    6. Cane Creek State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Star City, AR
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 628-4714

    "We were able to watch numerous birds (pileated woodpeckers) and even saw a swamp rat swimming in the lake (resembles a beaver with a skinny tail)."

    "Ok this is the most beautiful place we’ve found in Arkansas with kayaking among the trees and flowers. They have tons of events like moonlit full moon kayak, we didn’t get to do it - next time!"

    7. Maumelle Park

    50 Reviews
    Maumelle, AR
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 868-9477

    $28 - $75 / night

    "Stayed 6 nights at Maumelle COE campground next to Arkansas River. Nice and quiet especially after the weekend crowd left. Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences."

    "By looking at the Arkansas River you would think the east side of the river would all be considered North Little Rock or Little Rock. Maumelle is on the west side of the Arkansas."

    8. Downtown Riverside RV Park

    23 Reviews
    North Little Rock, AR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 340-5312

    "At first entrance it appears as if you are entering a large parking lot. There is a large pavilion to picnic and pet area by the water."

    "The location is truly excellent with easy access to the Arkansas River Trail, the Clinton library, restaurants and other attractions."

    9. Little Rock North KOA

    21 Reviews
    Cammack Village, AR
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 758-4598

    "It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop!"

    "We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in. Neighbors are close but nice as was the staff."

    10. H&G RV campground

    8 Reviews
    Holly Grove, AR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 589-3039

    $10 - $35 / night

    "Close to Interstate, Love’s station at exit. There is no facility for tents; this RV/Trailers only because no facilities. Has full hookup 50/30Amp, water and sewer . Gravel pads and well maintained"

    "It's in the country and close to 40 but you don't get the traffic noise."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Arkansas River - Pool 3

203 Reviews of 32 Arkansas River - Pool 3 Campgrounds


  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Little Rock North KOA

    Only 1 Tent Site on the property !

    It was great. I have the only tent site they offer. It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop! The only drawback is it’s close to the freeway and you can hear a LOT of traffic.

  • Allison N.
    May. 27, 2020

    Pendleton Bend

    Nice people, basic facilities

    I stopped here for one night with a travel trailer and was in site B-01 for $16. The sites are spacious. For example, the water hookups are half way between the sites to be shared, and my 50ft hose just barely could reach. It is pet friendly and we had fun sitting on a dock and watching the cargo boats. There is absolutely no cell phone signal and no WiFi, so have physical directions on you. The park is only a couple miles from Arkansas Post National Memorial which was very beautiful and worth a visit.

  • Robyn W.
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Downtown Riverside RV Park

    Unique RV Experience

    At first entrance it appears as if you are entering a large parking lot. There is a large pavilion to picnic and pet area by the water. Each site requires a 50 amp but the office will offer one for purchase if you need a 50 to 30 amp connections. The center lot is for pull through sites the other site areas non-pull through by water and fence. The fence area is close to the bridge but could be limited with views since it is far away from the water and Class A frequent area.

    Two things I love:

    1. The unique downtown riverside views
    2. The ease of getting to this RV park even though it is downtown Little Rock.
  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 11, 2023

    Maumelle Park

    Great COE campground near Little Rock

    Stayed 6 nights at Maumelle COE campground next to Arkansas River. Nice and quiet especially after the weekend crowd left. Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences. We stayed in site E7 which was great for our needs with good privacy.

  • f
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Downtown Riverside RV Park

    Great location

    The location is truly excellent with easy access to the Arkansas River Trail, the Clinton library, restaurants and other attractions. Although, there is construction along the river front and around the RV park. There’s really no atmosphere, so stay here if you want great access to Little Rock!

  • Jason W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 18, 2020

    COE Arkansas River Merrisach Lake Park

    Nice Corp park

    Good, clean campground. Family friendly. Great fishing. Merrisack Lake joins the ship canal to the Arkansas River. Fabled White River National Wildlife Refuge, America’s first national refuge, close by.

  • Christopher  T.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Tar Camp

    Not much to say

    The park itself is beautiful other the the volunteer camps at the gate house they both have so much junk piled up around them and the one has a dirty old schoolly not that I have anything against schoollys but this one is dirty. They evacuated the park due to high water while we were there and we never receive the phone call or a text The only way we knew is I got a notification from the bank will they refunding those our money back.we where out and about when it happened we get back they had everything locked up and where gone now I grew up a commercial fisherman fishing the Arkansas river and took it back up after I retired from the army and have lived next to the Arkansas White and Chache river all but the 20 years I gone to the army so I know the river. The water never broke flood stage nor came close to it. So there was zero reason to evaluate us. But that being said we should have been notified

  • Jeff R.
    Aug. 4, 2020

    Willow Beach

    Nice little hideaway

    Willow Beach is small, remote, and quiet. Situated between the Arkansas River and Willow Lake, every site is waterfront. Showers and bathrooms were clean and in good condition. Sites were close but in good repair. Playgrounds were present but closed thanks to Covid. Mosquitos are very bad. Overall a really nice spot.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2021

    Camp Robinson RV Park

    Antique

    Camp Robinson is a training center and is home to the Arkansas National Guard Force along with other military teams.  It is 32,000 acres and is in the heart of Little Rock Arkansas.  It consist of 26 small arms ranges and premier training centers.  

    Camp Robinson was named after Joe T. Robinson who was the 23rd governor of 
    Arkansas.  The Camp played a very important role in various wars and continues today for training.  It also housed a large German prisoner of war facility.  The Camp was also know as Camp Pike when it was originally  built in 1917 and the CCC Civilian Conservation Corps was stationed at Camp Pike.

    You will find a nine hole golf course, a PX and a fine Arkansas National Guard Museum.  Admission is free but call 501-212-5215 for hours.

    This campground has not been maintained. Many trailers looked as if they have been there for sometime.  Sites are wooded and there was a picturesque pond with several waterfowl.  There are two sites and one is newer with some pull thru sites. No additional toilets, laundry or showers so you need to be self contained.

    This site is ideal to visit Little Rock since it is in the heart of the city.  It is located in a residential area and away from the interstate.  Touring the downtown area will keep you very busy.  Everything is within a few miles drive.  The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is open from 0900 - 1630 hours (9 am to 4:30 pm), William J. Clinton Presidential Library (closed till July 1, 2021), Museum of Discovery 0900 to 1700 hours (9 am to 5 pm) Arkansas State Capitol 1000 to 1700 hours (10 am to 5 pm) also check out the Old State House Museum and the Historic Arkansas Museum, Heifer Village or Heifer International 0900 to 1700 hours (9 am to 5 pm),  Downtown has plenty of parking and some great eateries.  A splash of the whimsy is the Esse Purse Museum and Store.

    Your time will be well spent checking out all the great museums, shopping and dining you can even catch Broadway plays, truck rallies, music shows, conventions and more.  Enjoy your stay and stay as busy as you want or just kick back and enjoy a peaceful stay.


Guide to Arkansas River - Pool 3

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Arkansas River - Pool 3 in Arkansas, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet owners like the spacious sites and amenities available

  • At Rising Star, you'll find spacious sites that allow pets, making it a comfortable choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • Willow Beach features well-maintained grounds and level sites, perfect for setting up with your pet in tow.
  • Cane Creek State Park Campground offers electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a convenient stay for you and your pet.

Dog owners appreciate the nearby activities and natural beauty

  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Cox Creek Lake Campground, where your dog can join you on the water or along the shore.
  • Pendleton Bend provides access to scenic trails, ideal for long walks with your canine companion.
  • The peaceful environment at Merrisach Lake allows for relaxing afternoons by the water, perfect for pets to explore.

Tips for camping with dogs near Arkansas River - Pool 3

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Tar Camp to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting Saracen Trace RV Park, where amenities may be limited.
  • Be mindful of local wildlife and insects, particularly at Ste Marie Park, to keep your dog safe and comfortable during your stay.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Arkansas River - Pool 3 is Rising Star with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.

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