Best Tent Camping near Bradley, AR

Recent Tent Reviews near Bradley, Arkansas

258 Reviews of 21 Bradley Campgrounds

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  Lane M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 9, 2020

  Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

  Good park to visit often

  There is much to do at this park. Trails, swimming, boating, fishing, small zoo and museum. Very clean. Newly renovated. Full hook ups and cabins are available as well as tent camping. The tent camping area is separate from RV section though.

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  Trish .

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 25, 2018

  Piney Point

  Crowded camping area

  This is one of a few camping areas on the Wright Patman Lake. It’s a set up for RV camping more than tent camping. If you choose to tent camp, you will most likely be camping on an asphalt parking pad in most of the sites. Very open campground, not much privacy or seclusion. Since it’s only 15 minutes from our house, we occasionally choose this campground for a quick weekend getaway when we aren’t able to go up into Arkansas or Oklahoma. Clean bathrooms and showers, friendly staff, but not a place to go if you want to get away from everyone and everything, and enjoy nature.

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  Taryn

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2021

  Atlanta State Park Campground

  Beautiful lake

  Th Atlanta State Park was beautiful! Our  White Oak Ridge campsite was a great location for tent camping and easy access to the lake for kayaking.

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  Oscar D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 15, 2021

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Down on the bayou

  A Texas C.C.C. state park in east Texas on Caddo Lake. Beautiful sites and canoe rentals for the old mill pond. Tent sites, RV sites and shelters along with cabins.

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  Loren G.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2023

  Jackson Creek Park

  Free camping

  I've camped here a couple of times.  I think the park is mostly used as a boat ramp, and party spot.  Quiet during the week. Access is via county road, and might be difficult with an rv.  Most sites would be hard to get a big rv into.  Most sites not level.  I tent camp on a motorcycle, so it's fine.

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  Jackie F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 21, 2018

  Atlanta State Park Campground

  Great Place

  This was a nice campground. We had a tent site on the bluff. The trails we're good and there was plenty of shade at the sites. I would recommend bringing a citronella candle there were a lot of bugs at night. it could have also been because we went in August.

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  Brad C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2021

  Logoly State Park Campground

  Peaceful introduction to nature

  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. The park is very clean and appears relatively unused. Traffic is very low. The area is surrounded by trees and the location itself is limited in amenities. There is a nature house nearby that is open to the public for free during operating hours. 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. With trails, its a good place to take a day trip.

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  Amie M.

  Ranger

  

  Jan. 21, 2021

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Awesome! Be picky with tent sites

  Another great Texas State Park. I didn't see as much security as I usually do but the whole area is clean and well kept.

  The bathrooms are amazing with fully enclosed toilet/shower/changing station for family bathrooms. As someone traveling with a toddler it is a HUGE relief to lock him inside while I shower.

  We tent camp and while our site was perfect (#32) others were awful. It's very common for tent pads to be placed far away from the electrical box, so that's not a big deal... but after a rain storm it was apparent that a lot of tent pads need attention. The pads are dirt and many were uneven enough that 50% were well under water. Our pad was right next to the electrical box and someone had evened it out so while it rained and rained, we were good. So if you are tent camping pay close attention to the location and evenness of your tent pad. No amount of tarps would have saved some of these sites!

  The trails are good and it's a very unique location. Reminds me of South Florida!

  Lastly, the Armadillo circle is right next to the road. Okay maybe not right next to but you will hear traffic all night.

  Great for $15/night!

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2021

  River Run West

  Port in the Storm

  Fee: 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.

   LNT 

  AIS Clean, drain, dry 

  Travel safe

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  Rebecca

  Guide

  

  Jan. 6, 2021

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Nice park , only natural lake in Texas. Road noise and ticks.

  The park is nice but if you tent camp you will hear traffic noise all night long. Each car seemed to take forever to go by and within minutes there was another. It’s worth the visit to go out on the lake. The trees in the water are beautiful and eerie at the same time. There’s a great little restaurant on the water  in Uncertain. I think it’s called The Riverbend Restaurant. Worst ticks I’ve ever experienced!!

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  Sarah B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 3, 2019

  Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

  Stunning Views with Great Amenities

  We tent camp here in early Spring in the camping area #2 and comeback weekend after weekend. Many wonderfully marked hiking trails, two of the best frisbe golf courses in Louisiana. There's a nice little beach where the kids can play and a playground area as well. The bathrooms are clean and warm (welcome in the winter and spring). The pavement is well kept and great for kids to ride bikes or scooters. The King of the Moutain Trail is my favorite becaues of it's wooden bridge and tiny waterfall.

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  Jacob W.

  Ranger

  

  May. 2, 2023

  Lake Bistineau State Park Campground

  Decent park

  I tent camped here in April 2023. The staff was friendly and the office was still open at 6pm, when I arrived on a Saturday. I don’t know their normal hours. The weather was nice but it had just rained so my campsite was wet with a little mud. Plus it was a little uneven without much clear space for a tent but my tent fit because it is a 2-person tent. Other sites had wooden platforms but mine didn’t. I took an evening walk on the Discovery Trail and saw two deer. There are several other, longer trails. I didn’t explore the lake. The bathroom/shower house was clean. It was a little ways from I-20 but overall decent park.

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  Deborah C.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 6, 2020

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Caddo lake state park, July 2020

  We totally lucked out getting a spot at Caddo lake on a holiday weekend during the pandemic. Normally we tent camp, but went with the kids and grandkids who have an RV. We were glad we were in the RV as it rained quite a bit. The campground is gorgeous with all the trees and Spanish moss and swamps. The bathrooms are really nice, great showers and spacious. The trails are well marked, the park roads make for good biking (no bike riding on the trails) and the fishing piers are nice. Even though the canoe rental was closed, there are rentals a short distance away. During the pandemic, we think every other site was blocked off, it was nice not to have a super crowded park, but will sure be glad when this is over!

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  HandL C.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 22, 2022

  Shreveport Bossier City KOA

  Southern Comfort

  Tucked away from the highway is this sweet little KOA with all the amenities. There are rv and tents sites plus cabins, a pool, showers, laundry. You are surrounded by forest, so it feels like "camp". This would be a nice place to locate when exploring Shreveport attractions.

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  Alice C.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Wenks Landing Recreation Area

  Deserted, Buggy, But Nice!!

  I thought I’d stay here because it said it was free on the app: IT IS NOT FREE. It’s cheap though! $12/night and you can book on the recreation.gov app.

  If you want to tent camp or sleep in your car, only book sites 1-5. The others don’t seem to have flat spots for much of anything. Perhaps hammocking would work!

  Upon arrival when I noticed the not-flat site I had booked, I easily switched my site via my booking to site 1, which is the best for car sleeping and in my opinion the best site at the campground. It is set off from the others and has a large flat grassy area. If it is busy it may be less desirable as it is right on the parking lot, but I’d still take it. That being said, I didn’t see a single soul while I was there.

  Flush toilets, running water, and a spigot to fill up are provided. There is a boat ramp right by site 1. It was quite buggy even in early April, but I managed to keep moving and make a fire so the smoke would help the bugs stay away.

  It is easy to find, and there is ATT cell service, 1-2 bars.

  I’d definitely stay here again and hope to have time to explore more!

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  aidan L.

  Guide

  

  May. 5, 2021

  Frank Anthony RV Park

  Almost got shot

  This camp site is easy to find but that is about it as at night i woke to the sound of gun fire 100 feet from my tent. Unless you carry do not go to this campsite.

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  Jason W.

  Ranger

  

  May. 8, 2023

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Nice campgrounds, need tent sites

  Very well kept, great park staff, excellent boat ramp and pier.  Could use more camping spots especially for tent campers.

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  Sheila

  Scout

  

  Jan. 14, 2021

  Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area

  Traditional campgrounds closed

  Called to inquire on tent/dispersed camping on 1.14.21 and was told the park is currently closed except for "certified" RV spots. Since our Sprinter is self sufficient it isn't considered certified, they wouldn't reserve a space for us. 😔

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  May. 2, 2022

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Magical state park

  Camped at site #63 in the Mill Pond Camping Area - tent area. This site backed up onto Saw Mill Pond - beautiful cypress swamp. Bugs were not too bad. Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade. Campground is clean & nicely maintained. One restroom is at the entrance to the Mill Pond camping area, just off of a day use parking lot. No shower in this restroom. A newer, nicer restroom/shower house is located in the Woodpecker camping area. Quiet campground; no issues. Good AT&T service. Despite saying it's allowed in the campground features list, alcohol is prohibited. Excellent T-Mobile 5G service.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Fair Park RV Park

  Small City Run

  Like many City operated sites this is more of a recreational day use facility with the after thought of revenue from travelers. I checked into this and prices are very fair at only $15 but they do not have tent facilities. They offer 200 30 amp hook ups and 20 full service, it is a shame with that with that much space they don’t encourage tents.

  The grounds themselves were pretty nice, looks like they probably host fairs and other events there which explains the connections, perhaps during those events it is expanded for non-rv usage.

  I was noticing that this is one of the closest camps to Washington Historic Site State Park, which is an amazing site. So if you have an RV and want to check out this or the Clinton birthplace I’d give it a shot.

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  Betsy W.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 12, 2024

  Beaver Dam Campground

  Great visit

  Very clean. Staff above and beyond helpful and friendly. Showers hot and cleaned daily. Trash removed every morning from receptacles. Sites roomy. Only a few sites have access to lake. All sites tent to big rig friendly with electric and water. Cell service good.

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  Penny A.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2022

  Lake Claiborne State Park Campground

  Nature Retreat for All!

  Whitetail deer, owls, fish/gar, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and much more! Sites right on the Lake. Two Disc Golf Courses and hiking trails. Nice facilities with all lodging options from primitive tent, yurt, RV hookups, and cabins.

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  Mitchell N.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2023

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Perfect place for a weekend getaway!

  Went right after Memorial Day weekend and basically had the campground to ourselves. Campsite 64 had a large flat surface to accommodate a six person tent (North Face Wawona 6) with a vestibule. Great place for a weekend getaway from the DFW area ~3 hr drive). Overall the park has nice amenities, easy hikes, and great canoeing-kayaking!

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  Betsy W.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 12, 2024

  Tom Merrill Recreation Area

  Outstanding

  Beautiful and well kept. Bathrooms smelled great and clean. Shower hot and clean but needed a shower head and a touch up of paint. Bank fishing is good. Trails, a few exercise equipment, playground, and friendly hosts makes for a wonderful experience. Concrete pads, electric, water, grills, and fire pits all well maintained. Cell service operational but not top notch. Site 8 and 17 best for tents. Definitely would stay again.

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  Leanne S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 5, 2020

  Texarkana KOA

  Dr Jekyl and Mary Poppins

  This campground was very well kept. The shower house and laundry building was very nice. The woman was very helpful for weary bikers, my husband and I. Rules for after hours was pay in envelope at check in or first thing in morning. It was rainy and cool we had been riding all day in poor weather. Tired, we thru up the tent and fell out. We woke around 8 am my husband didn't have correct change and in comes Dr Jekyl. My husband and I  found the exact change and all was well. We were both worn out and decided to stay another night when we approached the man my husband said look were road beaten and can we get the 6 dollars we were short the next morning this man literally kicked us off the property after he suggested we move to a site where trees will block the cold wind. So we moved and set the tent and things back up. The woman you could tell was embarrassed. And humiliated. She knew I was exhausted trying to beat the winter storms and snow. It could have been a very nice stay until Dr Jekyl appeared.

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  Jason W.

  Ranger

  

  May. 8, 2023

  Buffalo Bayou RV Park

  Great campground, excellent hosts

  5/5

  Newer campground that is very well laid out and well kept. Tall tree limb canopy helps with a nice breeze and fewer bugs.  This is on a bayou so be prepared for mosquitoes.  Great paddling trails and about100 yards from Big Cypress Bayou connected by a boat trail.  Nice shower / restroom close to the tent area. 

  Leslie and Pat are fantastic hosts and go out of their way to make you feel at home.  Ask about their buffalo ranch.

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  Lea B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2021

  Rocky Point

  Busy Place

  Overnight stay here on our way to Galveston. Busy campground and we were the only tent in site, however, the loop we were in was spaced out nicely (D loop). This camp was clean. Has disc golf, trails, a pavilion, a basketball net, boat dock, volleyball net, and a swim beach. Apparently they also have church services on Sunday. While we were there the beach was flooded and, unfortunately, there was not anywhere else to swim (bummer) as the perimeter of the park is lined with large rocks. Shower house had showers separate from the restrooms. Lots of shade. Easy on/off from a major highway.