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Tent camping options near Bluff City, Arkansas include several established campgrounds that provide varying levels of amenities and access to nearby lakes. Logoly State Park Campground offers a quieter tent camping experience, while Ozan Point at DeGray Lake and Point Cedar provide access to lakeside recreation. Most sites in the area are designed for primitive tent camping, with limited facilities compared to full-service campgrounds.
Tent sites at DeGray Lake campgrounds like Ozan Point require minimal preparation, as they feature basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to vault toilets. Campers should note that high-clearance vehicles may be needed to access more secluded areas like Pikeville Creek and Buckhorn campgrounds, especially after rain. According to one visitor, "Luckily it hadn't rained in a while. The trails to get to this rec area are for the 4wd's and off-road vehicles." Most tent campgrounds in the region charge between $5-10 per night, with typical 14-day stay limits enforced at Corps of Engineers sites.
The tent camping experience in the Bluff City region offers genuine seclusion and natural settings without the intrusion of large RVs at many locations. Ozan Point tent sites provide shaded camping spots that visitors describe as "quiet" and "more primitive and not developed." Many tent campgrounds sit directly on lake shorelines, allowing for easy swimming access during hot summer months. A review mentioned that Ozan Point is a "quiet campsite more tailored to primitive/tent camping with spread out spots including picnic tables and grill pits." The mature trees at sites like River Run West provide essential shade for summer tent campers. Fall and spring typically offer the most comfortable tent camping conditions, while summer brings higher humidity and potential for thunderstorms.
"Logoly is a tiny state park located just outside of Magnolia, Arkansas. There is limited tent camping but it provides an excellent location for a quiet and "private" experience."
"This quiet campsite is more tailored to primitive/tent camping with spread out spots including picnic tables and grill pits."
"Clean, more primitive and not developed. Does have flush toilets. Great place to go tent camping."
"Park Rangers were nice and helpful, the other campers were great! The area could use some weeding and mowing. The bathhouses could use some cleaning."
"The trails to get to this rec area are for the 4wd’s and off-road vehicles. Great point to camp with great access to water. Didn’t see a boat ramp but wasn’t looking either."
"Open: Mar- Oct 31 Fee: $5.00 per night
Limit: 14 days
Sites: 5 tent
Pit toilet, picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, pedestal grill, trash Totally amazing sites sitting right on a small finger"
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LegendFee: Day use $5.00
Sites: 4 gravel (no hook ups)
Fee:$8.00 per night Open: Year round
Beware of alligator
Pit toilets, bank fishing, boat ramp, trash, lantern poles, picnic table
This is a very small campground with just 4 tent sites but is a beautiful space. Well maintained but it really is only for tents where you will find shade provided by the nice mature trees.
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TravelerPit toilets, no water. Only about 6 sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, and standing BBQS. Not many flat sights for tents, but doable. Road in is part gravel and some paved. Only 4 stars because people leave trash on the ground even though there are bins. Trees are plentiful and shady. Many paths down to the river/lake. Boat motor noise, but not too bad.
LegendFee:$8.00
No hook ups
Site: 8 gravel, no hook up
Open: Year round
This is a very small campground that is actually perfect because it is small. There are 6 sites with sheltered picnic table, fire ring, fish cleaning station, trash, NO WATER Very quiet except for some timber trucks(they sound like a helicopter flying overhead) driving across the dam.
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Open: Mar 1- Oct 31
Limit: 14 days
Reserve: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov (must have reservations) Sites: 24 paved
Camp host on site
Fee: $12.00 no hookups $15.00 water and electric
Bath house and flush toilets, playground, beach, boat launch, covered picnic table, fire ring, pedestal grill, trash, lantern pole electric and water hookups This is a small campground but is totally awesome. The road in heads down into the campground and it is a very good paved road. There are several sites on the water. Grab a spot and spend a couple of weeks enjoying life. There are some pull thru's. If you enjoy the quiet and intimate this is for you.
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LegendWhen visiting Arkansas you quickly can get a sense of just what makes the Natural State so spectacular. But with over 50 state parks each one is very distinct. Daisy State Park is one which has a large focus on the lake activities.
But while the lake might be a large part the camping offered here in the wooded forest areas along with the hiking and biking trails can really set it apart from other camping areas nearby.
I opted to check out the various camping looking and noticed a few common occrances. Each is equipped with a picnic table, lantern hook, grill and fire ring. However there is a vast difference for those who choose to stay in the improved camping loops and the primitive loops. Improved camping is elevated and includes both electricity and water at the site.
Many of these sites still have water access although some of them are a bit more steep. The primitive sites all are equipped with tent pads which are very large 12x12 elevated gravel pads but they share water spigots with other sites. These sites are all walk-in and have nice parking only a short distance from the sites. IN addition they do have Yurts available in one camping area. These were available for 2 day rentals only at the time of my visit.
The restrooms at camp are in very good shape and include flush toilets, a full sink and vanity area and well taken care of showers. Additionally there are water stations at the restrooms which have drinking fountains and bottle fill areas.
The campground has rental equipment for those looking to enjoy the lake ranging in price from a single hour to a full day of usage, but they also have boat ramps near the campsites with some trailer parking, this could get a bit crowded during summer however.
LegendBeautiful and for the most part a quiet campground. I was here on a Sunday night and it was fully occupied by 6:00 p.m. This is an Army Corps of Engineers Class D campground. No services, no electric hookups, and no fees charged. I stayed one night but would happily stay longer the next time I am here. My neighbor went paddle boarding in the cove and it’s a great place to go swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. I could not get a cell signal in the campground but I walked up the hill going back towards the main road and was able to call out. I have AT&T cell phone service.
There’s tent sites on both the open lake side and on the cove side before you get to the boat launch area. I was on the cove side. Road is nice and paved, well lit near the bathrooms which have flush toilets and screen doors. They are rustic and shows signs of age (built in the 70s), being vandalized with spray paint and not regularly maintained but are working. The campground sites have a concrete tent pad, brown site markers, picnic tables and some a grill and round food prep table.
Outside the designated campground there are several more remote sites. I was able to get back there in my small SUV easily since it was very dry and packed but there’s only a couple that I would attempt if I had been in my Class C RV. None of them would I attempt if it’s rained recently as that would be a recipe for disaster and a great reason to have to call a tow truck which is made more difficult by the limited cell phone coverage in the area. All of the roads in to those sites are dirt and deeply rutted. And since you can’t see if they’re occupied or not until you get back there I would walk in and check out before driving my RV in there because if someone is set up there it’s difficult to turn around since these are essentially what appear to be logging roads.
Also if you are in a RV I noticed two sites beside the road where you could essentially parallel park overnight if it is dry conditions and the campground is full.
LegendOld Cowhide Cove campground has 9 sites, 6 are well spaced, level sites spread out along a lake just inside the trees, remainder are placed upon the hill overlooking those sites. Campground road is paved with gravel parking pads. Each site has a picnic table, metal fire ring, BBQ grill and a small table near the BBQ grill. Plenty of room for a tent on the grass. Sites have electric and water hook ups. Cost is $20. Campground has a restroom but no showers (showers can be found at the more modern New Cowhide Cove campground located on the other side of the lake from old cowhide). Campground does have trash service and a dump station. Their is also a small day use area available.
GuideBeautiful State Park. Full hookup, paved and level pads with picnic table, fire ring, grill, tent pad, lantern pole. Bathhouse clean and well maintained. Area we were in is on a peninsula with water on both sides. No road noise, quiet and very peacefull. Say lots of deer. Would absolutely stay again.
LegendBEWARE OF ALLIGATORS
Camp host on site
Fee:$16.00 per night with electric and water
Sites: 44 paved
Flush toilets, showers, potable water, covered picnic table, grills, fire rings, lantern poles The views are simply amazing and just wait for the sunsets. There is boating of all types, fishing, birding, hiking. If birding you might even get to see the Great White Pelicans. Cell service Verizon and ATT
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Tent camping opportunities near Bluff City, Arkansas center around several lakeside recreation areas within a 40-mile radius. The region features multiple Corps of Engineers campgrounds with basic amenities priced from $5-10 per night. Most tent sites in this area remain accessible year-round, though high water levels can occasionally restrict access during spring flooding periods at riverfront locations.
Fishing access points: Several primitive tent camping areas like Buckhorn provide direct lake access for anglers. "The lake is beautiful and I would love to come back many times over," reports one camper about Buckhorn, adding that "the water levels were low" during their visit.
Swimming spots: During summer months, tent campers can enjoy cooling off at River Run East, which features "sheltered picnic table, fire ring, fish cleaning station, trash, NO WATER" according to a visitor who rated it as "very quiet except for some timber trucks driving across the dam."
Wildlife viewing: Logoly State Park Campground offers educational nature programming with on-site exhibits. One visitor notes it "houses various small animals such as a crocodile, snakes, spiders, and lizards. Logoly is good for kids who need a tame introduction to nature."
Secluded tent sites: Ozan Point - De Gray Lake offers tent campers privacy and distance from larger RV areas. "Bigger campground with something like 50 spots. But I found a site right on the water and went for a swim which was great given how hot it was. Nobody else on my peninsula of the campground either," reports one camper.
Waterfront locations: Many tent sites provide direct shoreline access for easier equipment transport. A camper at Ozan Point described it as "peace and serenity" noting they "keep coming back" to enjoy the lakefront setting.
Natural shade coverage: Most tent camping areas near Bluff City feature mature tree cover for sun protection. A visitor to Ozan Point mentioned it's "fully shaded so don't expect Solar charging or satellite if you work from a vehicle."
Access challenges: High-clearance vehicles are recommended for reaching several tent camping areas near Bluff City. A camper at Pikeville Creek Campground advises: "The trails to get to this rec area are for the 4wd's and off-road vehicles. Great point to camp with great access to water."
Limited water sources: Many primitive tent sites require bringing your own water supply. River Run East specifically notes "NO WATER" in its amenities list, so campers must pack in adequate drinking and cooking water.
Wildlife considerations: Alligators inhabit some waterways in the region, requiring additional safety precautions. At River Run West, a reviewer specifically mentions "Beware of alligator" in their assessment of this otherwise "beautiful space."
Educational opportunities: Choose sites with nature programming for children. A visitor to Logoly State Park Campground reports it has "a nature house nearby that is open to the public for free during operating hours" and is "good for kids who need a tame introduction to nature. With trails, it's a good place to take a day trip."
Safety considerations: Select established campgrounds with pit toilets and ranger presence when camping with children. Point Cedar at DeGray Lake has "Park Rangers [who] were nice and helpful," according to one family that visited.
Space requirements: River Run West offers limited capacity but sufficient room for family tent setups. A reviewer notes it's "a very small campground with just 4 tent sites but is a beautiful space. Well maintained but it really is only for tents where you will find shade provided by the nice mature trees."
Site limitations: Most tent camping areas near Bluff City have restrictions on RV length and limited amenities. Ozan Point provides some RV access but is described as "more tailored to primitive/tent camping with spread out spots including picnic tables and grill pits."
Road conditions: Check access road conditions before attempting to reach remote sites with trailers. At Buckhorn, a visitor advises: "I do recommend it to anyone that has a high clearance vehicle and if you are towing that your trailer be one of high clearance too. The road in starts in pretty good shape but breaks down and if it has rained then it will not be pretty."
Seasonal planning: Visit tent camping areas during dry months if bringing any type of trailer. A Buckhorn camper warns that "if it has rained then it will not be pretty. We tried to reach another campground and had to turn back."
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