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Equestrian Camping near Bryant, AR

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    Bear Creek Horse Camp provides primitive camping accommodations for equestrians in Arkansas. Located approximately 47 miles southwest of Bryant, this dispersed camping area offers basic amenities including vault toilets but no drinking water, electric hookups, or shower facilities. The campground welcomes both tent and RV campers traveling with horses. Visitors note the minimal facilities are balanced by the natural setting and direct access to riding trails. The campground allows pets alongside horses and permits campfires for evening warmth after trail rides. Bear Creek maintains a 3-star rating among equestrians who appreciate the straightforward, no-frills approach to horse camping.

    Trail access represents the primary draw for equestrians visiting Bear Creek Horse Camp. The site connects to multiple riding paths through the Ouachita National Forest, offering varied terrain and scenic views for day rides. Campers must bring their own water for both themselves and their horses as no on-site water sources are available. While Bear Creek lacks dedicated horse corrals, riders typically set up portable corrals or use highlines for their animals. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system in place. For equestrians seeking more amenities, Lake Catherine State Park lies closer to Bryant (30 miles southwest) and offers full hookups, showers, and drinking water, though without specific horse facilities.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Bryant (8)

      1. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      4.6(86)27mi from BryantRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake Catherine State Park, like all Arkansas state parks, is immaculately clean!  Most RV sites have close access to the water and there are small stationary docks to park your boat. "

      "We stayed in site 54 (w/e/s) that was right on the lake. We could walk to the dock right behind the site to fish, although did not have very good luck."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      2. DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

      4.6(31)45mi from BryantRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This weekend we camped at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck, Arkansas. We had a blast! DeGray Lake has a lot to offer for groups large and small wanting to get away."

      "Nice campsites, lakeside, lake view and in the woods, YURT rentals have the best location, DeRoche Ridge second best if you want to be right next to the lake."

      3. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      3.4(5)27mi from BryantTents

      "Great spot to pitch a tent by lake Conway. Isolated but not too far out."

      "The lake has been partially drained to allow work to be done on stumps. The road back to it is well maintained and we had good cell reception with AT&T and Spectrum. The sunset was beautiful."

      4. Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      4.6(23)47mi from BryantRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "I tent camped at Site #3, right beside the lake. Put my hammock up and watched the sun set and the fireflies start dancing. A few ducks played on the edge of the water and walked on shore for a bit."

      "There are lots of trails, bike paths, water activities and BEAUTIFUL scenery. Very photogenic. Arkansas State Parks are always enjoyable. Staff was excellent and friendly."

      5. Adam's Lake Boat Ramp and Camp

      2.5(2)27mi from BryantRVs, Tents, Cabins

      6. Erwin Estate High Point

      Be the first to review24mi from BryantTents

      from $80 - $100 / night

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      7. Camp Conway RV Park

      3.0(2)42mi from BryantRVs

      8. Bear Creek Horse Camp

      3.0(1)39mi from BryantTents

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    150 Reviews of 8 Bryant Campgrounds

    • Joy J.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      There Is No Lake

      There is no lake. At the end of a rock and gravel road, that is easy to navigate you come to the end of the road where the lake used to be and there’s a dirt Sirkel drive I’m in a 16 foot transit van with a cargo carrier attached and it was very easy for me to navigate. It might be a tight turn for a large trailer in the middle of the turn is a stack of cinderblocks and what looks like somebody tried to make into a fire pit by using an old pallet. It was a free quiet place to spend the night, but I wouldn’t spend more than a night there.

    • Kimberly P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 28, 2026

      Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      Cute and busy

      We liked Lake Catherine State Park. My husband tried fishing, to no avail. I chose swimming and was also a little let down. The water by camp is extremely shallow. Even 50 ft from bank youre only in 2 ft of water.. so I opted for floating and it was perfect. My husband had my float tied around his waist while he waded around trying to fish. It was honestly magical. The bathrooms, which contain a couple of stalled showers, are some of the cleanest we've seen in all our travels. A lot of the sites are directly on the water and it looks like each group of sites has its own dock, so thats really cool. The waterfall had no falls bc it hasnt rained here in some time. There was a really nice shop that had ice, wood, souvenirs, a few groceries, and practical items like sunscreen and bug spray as well as rv stuff, like pipes and hoses. There is watercraft rental here but we didnt check that out. 2 nights cost us $52 for 30 amp, water hookup, right by the bathhouse and a site on the water. It was honestly worth it. Probably would have stayed longer if it had been a little cheaper though.

    • Amanda F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 13, 2026

      Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      Nice park with so many amenities.

      Such a great place. The staff here are amazing and so friendly. You cannot go wrong here.

    • Julie H.
      Jun. 12, 2026

      Camp Conway RV Park

      Horrible

      This is a long review but please read it. It is a public service announcement. Camp Conway greenbrier. Landlord Burt Zinser. Where to begin.. Let start with Ameneties. The website states Each site has full hook ups including 20/30/50 amp electric, clean city water, city sewer and fiber-optic high-speed WiFi. Guests at Camp Conway have the option of porches, sheds and gazebos with management approval. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. 1. Clean city water- it taste like plastic and chlorine. Must have a water filter if you actually want to drink it or give it to your pets. 2. Fiber optic high speed wifi. That's a joke. Shoddy at best. TCW repeatedly has to come out to fix it and it's still garbage. If you are okay with internet dropping in and out every 5 to 10 min, then it's great. Save yourself the headache and get your own, but don't expect Burt Zinser to reduce your rent for services he offers but you can't use. Here at camp conway you can expect to pay for services unrendered.(Not the only one that has this problem in the park) 3. Porches, sheds or gazebos. 100%, as long as you are one of his favorites, like the people in the pictures he uses on his website. The beautiful two story rv with full front porch, likes to watch what everyone else is doing and then go complain to Burt if she doesn't like how your lot looks or what your doing. Burt will be sure to tell you it's too much, or beauty is sometimes only in the eye of the beholder. 4. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. The"Bath House" is one shower, without a bathroom vent, a toilet and sink, in the laundry room and is always disgusting. Hair on the floors, wall, drain, soap scum, ect. The toilet has pubic hair and feces on and around it. No one cleans it, nor cleans up after themselves. Not sure who replaces the toilet paper but half the time it's empty. The laundry is two household washers and dryers. Costing 2.50, which isn't bad. Just don't run the washers at the same time or they flood the room(you will be blamed for over loading it) and expect to dry your clothes for an hour or so, or they will be damp. The state of the laundry room is horrible. Trash overflowing, dog hair, and random debris all over the floors. Again no one cleans them.( you think well I'll just get compact washer, expect to be charged extra for water and don't you dare hang clothes outside to dry, that includes beachwear and towels). It's not visually appealing. 5. Spacious lots. The outer lots are 600 and the other lots 565(it was 550 back in Feb, this is important to note). Price subject to change without a notice. Do Not expect Burt Zinsers crappy memory to remember not to over charge you(text wont help you either). Honestly, don't bother to ask Burt about it, or he will get annoyed and either kick you out or threaten to. I'll get to that later. The lots flood when it rains, grass is almost non existent, scorching heat from lack of trees and of course you have to love the red clay that gets over everything. Lots are suppose to mowed by him, but he hasn't mowed in the 5 months we've been here. He sends his child out, who does a half ass job weed whacking around the pedestals and mows part of the big field. If it wasn't for one of the permanent resident here mowing for people that ask him, it would be horrible. 6. Someone pointed out they have a huge open field with plans to extend the park, but currently it's a great dog area to let your dogs off leash to play. WRONG. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE OFF LEASH. Expect to be harassed about picking up your dog poop. Even when you do, other people do not, while letting their dog roam free and you will be blamed. He has plans to extend the park, true, but until then expect for Burt to constantly remind you that until the park fills up, it all comes out of his pocket, so he's loosing money. You can rent one of his tiny homes if you want to pay near 1,000 for a studio apartment, open floor plan, with a 500 dollar, per pet, fee. You will be secure too as one of his security cameras point directly in the front windows of the current one and only tiny home he has on the premises. 7. Rules. It all depends which of his rules and who you are. If he tells you no AC units in the windows of RVs. There are currently 5 RVs that have units in the windows, so he doesn't really give a crap about that rule. I personally don't care but it was one of the things he stated when we called. No agressive dogs. His example, like pitbulls. Hey as long as you tell him it's another breed he doesn't know the difference and isn't bothered to check. I see nothing wrong with pitties, he's just the type that believes in bad dogs, not bad owners. Oh and on that note you will be sure to hear or be told, that you don't need another mouth to feed, or straight up told you can't keep another pet if you get one. 8. Privacy. Don't expect it. Burt Zinser likes to meddle in people's business. He gives unsolicited relationship advice, opinions on how you should decorate, how your vehicle looks, if your working or not(regardless if you pay rent on time, he doesn't like it if you are a stay at home person). Our experience here has been crap. We moved into the park on Feb 3rd. The lot was one giant mud pit. We asked if he would buy grass seed and we'd care for the lawn until it fully grown. We were told yes at first then the next day we received a text staying no because then he'd have to do that for everyone. We bought grass seed, tilled the land by hand and grew grass. We called about the internet 3 different times. The first time he handed us a wifi extender, that didnt work and TCW said it was pointless since it wasnt hooked into landline nor had bluetooth capabilities. He then had TCW come out two more times to"fix" it, before we said screw it and got starlink. When asked if he would remove the fee for the interent we can't use. He said no. When we asked why are we paying for something we can't use, he stated it was our problem, not his. For the month of Feb rent was 550. March 550. April we TEXT him after hours and asked him to gIve us a call so we could pay rent. HE CALLED US, did the transaction and got off the phone. We checked and noticed he overcharged us, 565. We TEXT him again and pointed out he over charged us. HE CALLED US BACK. He asked when we had moved in, we told him Feb, he apologized and refunded the 15 dollars. When asked when he was going to raise the rent if he would be notifying us. We asked if we would still be paying 550 until then. He called us nieve to think rent wouldn't change. When we explained that we didn't think it would stay 550 forever, but that we would be notified and not just him taking whatever amount he decides he wants. He got irritated said we were busting his balls and he hadn't eaten dinner yet but instead dealing with this crap, and that we were temporary visitors(i didnt know 5 months of renting was temporary). He belittled a person that has autism and learning disabilities when he was the one to CALL US BACK and interupt his own supper. We called during business hours and informed him of the condition of the shower being filthy and smelling of cat urine, because everyone closes the door behind them after a shower and there is no vent( burt decided it wasn't needed, told to us by someone else). We were told people are supposed to be cleaning up after themselves. We asked if he would get a deck brush, hose and cleaning supplies for us and we would clean it for free, once a week. He said sure. A week later we saw him on the property asked about it again. He got annoyed, we dropped it and bought an external on demand hot water heater to be able to shower and feel clean. Once again it was time for rent to be paid. I noticed he had been over charging us again for may and June, not even a week after he told me that August 1st was when the rent would be raised. I saw him on the property and walked over to bring it to his attention. He got irritated and told me that it was becoming a bit much. When asked what he was talking about he stated that no one else bothers him as much as we do, and it's overwhelming. I stated to him that we haven't been unreasonable in holding him accountable for his property. I had explained previously about my husband being autistic with learning disabilities that sometimes effect how he understands things. I brought up that he stated he thinks he's autistic and his wife has told him thay his facial expressions and attitude towards people can be offputting and misinterpreted. I would think he would be more understanding. I told him he obviously has an issue with my husband and that from now on he will be dealing with me since my husband irritates him so much. He tried telling me no that wasn't the issue. I cut him off and said that was exactly the problem or it was holding him accountable, or both. He asked if we be out by then end of the month and I said no, as we have done nothing wrong. Rent is never late. Always paid. Our site is clean, we follow the rules. The next day we received a text from him telling us to be out by the end of the month and he was sorry it didn't work out. Retaliation for a woman speaking to him. Burt Zinser is a horrible business man, landlord and human being. He has issues with speaking too and dealing with woman if they try to be an equal. I truly believe he's sexist and I'm not the only woman in this park that thinks that. If you and your husband are speaking to him, you ask him a question he will disrespect you by looking at your husband and answering. Ask around, talk to people in the park, and not his favorites. I'm hoping I can attach the photos I've taken around the park and facilities but if I can't, feel free to reach out. I have no problem sharing them, in hopes you won't support this man and his park. I will be posting this in every RV group I'm a member of, local community pages and restaurants. Let's hold this man accountable for his disrespect, horrible ethics, and business. Greenbrier is a better community then this man deserves and he shouldn't be allowed to continue this way.

    • Fred S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Dec. 14, 2025

      Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      Great hiking and MTB trails

      Camped here in mid-December, 2025. This state park has Class D walk-in tent sites and Class AAA full hookup sites. Some sites are on the lake front. Although overkill for my Chevy Express campervan, I stayed at Site #26 - Class AAA site. Since I'm a senior citizen and an Arknsas resident, and since it was midweek, I received a 50% discount; otherwise, the campsite fee is $42. When I made the reservation online, I paid full price with a credit card, and received a credit on my credit card a few days later. Very clean site; large. Electric and water turned on during my stay. The paved site has a metal fire ring, grill, picnic table, and lantern poll. There was a tent pad behind the site - up the hill and in the trees. Almost no privacy between sites. The bathhouse is conveniently located across the campground road from my site. The bathhouse was very clean, heated and stocked. There were only a handful or so of other campers here during my stay; peaceful. Can hear some distant highway noise. Received sporadic AT&T and T-Mobile data service. Starlink connectivity possible from this site. This a beautiful state park. Pretty lake and fantastic trail system. The day use area is very nice.

    • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 18, 2025

      DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

      Very quiet and secluded CG

      We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 12 for 1 night in mid September. The CG is clean and well maintained but showing its age. The CG roads are paved, but narrow, winding, and fairly bumpy in spots. Few if any of the sites in this section of the CG were anywhere close to level and our site, one of the few pull-throughs, was one of the worst, I mean seriously sloped even after ratcheting up the front levelers as far as they’d go. The CG is very quiet and peaceful. There was only one other camper in this section of the CG while we were there. 

      AT&T coverage was basically nonexistent with 1 bar of LTE service but very little if any throughput. The CG is heavily wooded, so Starlink was unusable.

    • Amy W.
      Jun. 9, 2025

      Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      SITE #3 All the great outdoor opportunities, small enough to avoid crowds

      I tent camped at Site #3, right beside the lake. Put my hammock up and watched the sun set and the fireflies start dancing. A few ducks played on the edge of the water and walked on shore for a bit. There is a marked Artesian Spring right at the turn to this loop before Site #1.  

      This park has so much going for it. It is clean, small, handicap accessible....great hiking with short and long options, a pour-off waterfall during the wet season when the lake is high, biking options. You can rent paddle boats and kayaks for the small but beautiful lake that is known for fishing. The visitor's center has nice restrooms, local author's books and art, and is well-stocked in emergency  supplies, treats, a water fountain, and friendly staff. I live close by and opt for this park when I need to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while. This park is small enough to avoid the typical state park crowds and still enjoy all the outdoor sights, sounds and activites you are looking for.

    • Fred S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 5, 2025

      Bear Creek Horse Camp

      Small, Secluded Primitive Equestrian Campground

      Coordinates: 34.78571,-93.15988. Visited in early May 2025. Located along Forest Road 772, about 1 mile north of Forest Road 11 in the Ouachita National Forest. Some minor erosion on FR772 where small creeks cross the road. FR11 is in good condition at the time of this visit. The camp is on the western edge of the Deckard Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area. The camp serves as a small primitive camping area for equestrian riders on the network of interconnecting loop trails that comprise the Bear Creek Equestrain Trail system. These trails are also open to hikers. The trailhead is located at the rear of the camp. Free. Four sites (2 official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus 2 dispersed sites with rock fire rings), available on a first-come/first-based only. Hitching posts are available in the camp. A small creek runs along side the camp. The grounds of the camp do not appear to be maintained, but the sites were clean. There is a very clean vault toilet located at the rear of the camp; it was well supplied. Tent and hammock camping are possible. Sites are mnostly shaded making solar rechargiong and Starlink access a challenge. I received no T-Mobile cell service. The camp itself is not aesthetically pleasing, but it is located deep in a beautiful forest with easy access to a trail system. Note that, when I last checked, the Ouachita National Forest Web site no longer lists this site as a campground.

    Guide to Bryant

    Bear Creek Horse Camp offers primitive camping for equestrians in Arkansas, located about 47 miles southwest of Bryant. The area features vault toilets and access to multiple riding trails through the Ouachita National Forest. For equestrians seeking equine-friendly camping near Bryant, Arkansas, several options exist within driving distance, ranging from primitive sites to more developed facilities with amenities.

    What to do

    Trail riding: At Bear Creek Horse Camp, visitors can access the network of interconnecting loop trails in the Bear Creek Equestrian Trail system. A reviewer notes that "The trailhead is located at the rear of the camp" and that "These trails are also open to hikers."

    Hiking and exploring: Lake Catherine State Park offers several hiking trails with varied terrain. One camper shares: "We really enjoyed hiking the Falls Branch Trail with my nieces (8 and 10 years old). I would highly recommend this trail."

    Water activities: The lakes near Bryant provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. At DeGray Lake State Park, visitors can enjoy various water sports. A reviewer mentions: "We were able to park boat next to campsite and get kayaks and floats in and out of water easily. Boat ramp super close by."

    What campers like

    Scenic views: Erwin Estate High Point offers impressive vistas just 15 minutes from Hot Springs. A camper describes it as having a "180+ degree view overlooking Benton to Malvern to Greater Hot Springs" and mentions "Star gazing at night with a very romantic sunset."

    Wildlife encounters: Many campgrounds in the region offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. One reviewer at Erwin Estate mentions sightings including "Eagle, White-tail Deer, Wild Hogs, Birds, Squirrel, and more."

    Solitude and quiet: Some dispersed sites offer peaceful camping experiences. At Camp Robinson Dispersed Site, a visitor noted: "The sunset was beautiful. Peaceful and quiet. The birds and frogs sang all evening."

    What you should know

    Hitching posts available: Bear Creek Horse Camp includes hitching posts for horses, but does not have dedicated corrals. A visitor noted: "Hitching posts are available in the camp. A small creek runs along side the camp."

    Water access varies: Many equestrian camping areas require you to bring your own water. At Bear Creek, no drinking water is available on site.

    Reservation systems differ: While some parks like Woolly Hollow State Park allow reservations, Bear Creek Horse Camp operates on a "first-come, first-served" basis only.

    Limited facilities: Most horse camps have basic amenities. A Bear Creek reviewer states: "Four sites (2 official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus 2 dispersed sites with rock fire rings)," and "There is a very clean vault toilet located at the rear of the camp; it was well supplied."

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for parks with planned activities: Some state parks offer ranger-led programs. At Woolly Hollow, one parent shared: "The state park ranger had a weekend full of planned events from a box turtle demo to a sand castle competition. The best part was the guided hike with Master Naturalist group of AR."

    Consider parks with swim areas: During summer months, swimming areas provide family entertainment. A Woolly Hollow visitor noted: "There is a nice swimming area with a shop to order drinks/snacks. The park rangers and staff were super friendly and helpful."

    Pack for insects: Mosquitoes can be prevalent near water sources. A reviewer at Adam's Lake commented: "Mosquito spray is more important than food."

    Choose accessible sites: For families needing easier access, a reviewer recommended Woolly Hollow: "The best features of this State Park are: 1) it is close to Conway and an easy drive from Little Rock; 2) there is a separate loop for tent camping and it's closer to the water than the hookups loop; and 3) it has a nice swim beach open in season."

    Tips from RVers

    Check road conditions: Forest roads leading to horse camps may present challenges. At Bear Creek Horse Camp, a visitor noted: "Some minor erosion on FR772 where small creeks cross the road. FR11 is in good condition at the time of this visit."

    Consider leveling needs: Some campgrounds have uneven sites. A DeGray Lake camper mentioned: "Few if any of the sites in this section of the CG were anywhere close to level and our site, one of the few pull-throughs, was one of the worst, I mean seriously sloped even after ratcheting up the front levelers as far as they'd go."

    Campground layout matters: When choosing horse campgrounds near Bryant, Arkansas, consider the arrangement of sites. At Camp Conway RV Park, a visitor appreciated the "Wide-open layout, outside of town, quiet, full-hookups" and noted it's "friendly to monthly guests as well as nightly."

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Bryant, AR is Lake Catherine State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 86 reviews.

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