Best Tent Camping near Clinton, AR

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Best Tent Sites Near Clinton, AR (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)

    1. Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI)

    10 Reviews
    38 Photos
    104 Saves
    Hector, Arkansas

    Effective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year. Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks.

    Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping

    2. Haw Creek Falls Camping

    22 Reviews
    81 Photos
    574 Saves
    Pelsor, Arkansas

    As of Oct 2021 - Haw Creek Falls—Located on Hwy 123, this newly designated Point of Interest will be accessible year-round. Removal of the gate across the low-water bridge and suspension of fees will be immediately implemented, and camping will still be allowed in designated campsites. A slow transition of amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts will be removed over time as they become unusable or unsafe. Trash services will be managed by the user as “pack it in, pack it out.” Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of current amenities, excluding trash services. Several volunteer workdays have been hosted at this site in the last several months, which have proven to be immensely beneficial to keeping this primitive area operational. Please note, this area is subject to flash flooding and visitors are responsible for monitoring conditions and taking precautionary measures. Removal of the gate does not indicate the area is always safe during changing weather conditions. Surrounded by a beautiful mature hardwood forest, this campground is located on a small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks, and a bluff. Big Piney Wild and Scenic River are nearby. There is an accessible trail to the Haw Creek Falls. Camping - 9 family units. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities are available. Access to the Ozark Highlands Trail. The recreation area is closed following the 3rd week of December and reopens the 3rd week of March. Please note that the campground is closed when heavy rain is forecast. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
    Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

    3. Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

    1 Review
    10 Photos
    17 Saves
    Fairfield Bay, Arkansas

    Eco Adventure Wonderland! From hiking to hang gliding. Canoe or kayak the beautiful Middle Fork of the Red River. Or paddle out on the Forty Thousand Acre gorgeous Island dotted Greers Ferry Lake to Sugarloaf Mountain Island where you can hike one of the first Scenic trails in the country!

    Or just stay right here at the Hideaway and explore miles of trails with creeks and waterfalls and even an Indian cave!

    All new Tree Fort for the kiddos even!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 / night

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      4. Mill Creek

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      Higden, Arkansas

      This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake

      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Rush Campground — Buffalo National River

      5. Rush Campground — Buffalo National River

      4 Reviews
      21 Photos
      42 Saves
      Cozahome, Arkansas

      Rush Campground is a first come, first serve campground in the lower district of the park. Rush has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities and no flush restrooms. Drinking water is available when fees are collected March 15 - November 14. It is free to camp at Rush in the winter. All sites are limited to 6 people per site and each site is $16 per night. This is a pack in/pack out facility, trash collection is not available.

      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Toilets
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

      6. Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

      2 Reviews
      3 Photos
      2 Saves
      Harriet, Arkansas

      Spring Creek Campground is a first come, first serve campground near Harriet, AR. Spring Creek has 12 tent only sites with no electrical amenities, no flush restrooms, and no water.

      • Tents
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood
      Camper-submitted photo from Shirewood

      8. Shirewood

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      2 Saves
      Morrilton, Arkansas

      🌟 Welcome to the Ultimate Solar Eclipse Camping Experience! 🌒

      Get ready for an astronomical adventure at our exclusive hillside campsite with 100 spacious tent spots, offering the perfect front-row seat to the breathtaking April solar eclipse! 🏕️

      Imagine waking up to the sun dipping behind the moon, casting a mesmerizing glow over our hillside retreat. Your eclipse-viewing spot is secured, but that's just the beginning! Enjoy the convenience of porta-potties, unwind in our cozy hammocks, and connect with fellow campers in our vibrant communal areas.

      Bring your furry friends along because pets are more than welcome to join in the celestial celebration! And what's camping without a crackling campfire? Roast marshmallows, create the perfect s'mores, and revel in the magic of the cosmic display above.

      Seize this opportunity to make memories under the stars and witness the solar eclipse like never before. Book your spot now for an out-of-this-world camping experience! 🌌✨

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash

      $125 / night

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        9. Syllamo

        1 Review
        1 Save
        Fifty-Six, Arkansas

        The Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail is a series of interconnecting loops offering the mountain bike enthusiast 50 miles of trail, much of it single-track. The trail name dates back to an 1800s resident of the area. Eventually the name was anglicized to its current form - Sylamore (SIL-a-more). You'll notice all the tributes to Syllamo in the area - Sylamore Ranger District, Sylamore Creek, North Sylamore Hiking Trail. The various loops can be accessed from four different trailheads as well as Blanchard Springs Recreation Area and Campground. Three trailheads are on Green Mountain Road; the fourth is on AR Highway 5 North. Several parts of the trails have a variety of difficulty - stretches that are pleasant for a beginner, then stretches where a beginner would be wise to walk a bike. Trails are marked with various color blazes on brown fiberglass posts. Remember to wear your safety gear and enjoy the ride. Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail Map The Blanchard Campground may be accessed from the Syllamo Bike Trail at the Jack's Branch Loop. You can camp at Blanchard and ride up to the trails on a spur between the campground and the main trail.

        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Toilets
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Clinton

      601 Reviews of 22 Clinton Campgrounds


      • Tracy C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground
        Dec. 4, 2024

        Blue Heron Campground

        Great Get Away❤️

        Blue Heron cabin was awesome! It was so so clean, and beautiful! Over looking the water can’t get any better! The cabin was so nice! Michael was great to work with and very professional and very nice! Can’t wait till next time ❤️

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        Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Escape RV Resort
        Dec. 2, 2024

        Sweet Escape RV Resort

        relaxing calm family friendly

        Sweet Escape RV Resort in Austin, Arkansas, offers a peaceful and welcoming experience for RV travelers. Conveniently located near Highway 167, it provides easy access to nearby cities like Cabot and Little Rock. The park features several amenities, including full hookups, a large dog park, fishing ponds, a bathhouse with showers, laundry facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Recreational options like yard games and scenic surroundings enhance its appeal for families and solo adventurers alike. this RV park is in its early stages also the bathrooms are the cleanest  that i have seen in a campground/ RV park they clean them daily. in the winter they have complementary hot chocolate and a 15 ft Christmas tree!!! 100% would recommend

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Sweet Escape RV Resort
        Nov. 26, 2024

        Sweet Escape RV Resort

        Great place to stay!

        Very friendly campground. Many amenities including laundry, bathhouse, very nice showers, and large dog park. We really enjoyed the fishing ponds as well. The owners could not have been nicer and more helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone.

      • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
        Oct. 27, 2024

        Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

        Our new favorite camping grounds

        This state park is one of the hardest to book a camping site for a last-minute camping trip. After we finally secure our spot, it’s easy to see why it’s so hard to secure at a moment's notice.

        Please be sure to visit the Petite Jean Coffeehouse which is located before the entrance to the park.

      • Jonathan P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sylamore Creek Camp
        Oct. 21, 2024

        Sylamore Creek Camp

        The ABSOLUTE WORST STAFF ON THE PLANET

        While it was pretty last year (the reason it was my first pick this year) the owner uses Marissa, Jamie and Serena as his own personal shield to avoid taking responsibility for his business, and all of them are rude as all get out. Marissa promised multiple times that the owner would call me, and kept changing when exactly that would be. Two days later, I have NEVER heard from him, despite him being fully aware he needed to contact me. I ended up having the credit card company cancel the charge.

        And omg, the shower house. Bring a space heater. It's an open air shed with exposed pvc and no drain. I can't imagine how it operates in the winter.

        If you come in October, expect loud screaming, gun shots and chainsaws for THREE HOURS at night from one of their events your probably won't be told about til you arrive. Greg deserves to have this place fail.

      • Rick T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Heber Springs
        Oct. 18, 2024

        Heber Springs

        Nice

        Despite that, I’ll just say that I love the town of Heber Springs which is located on the Lake. Area Code It may be because I have so many memories in Heber from my time in college so I should drop that disclaimer.

      • Amanda W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
        Oct. 15, 2024

        Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

        So stressful and loud - really don't recommend camping here

        This campground had the potential to be amazing- it's beautiful, is right next to the river with amazing views of the stars, and has several hikes close by. But the camp hosts and rangers don't enforce any sort of quiet time or people capacity rules. So unfortunately my partner and I had a group of probably 20 people camping next to us. They brought in a DJ car(open the trunk and it had huge speakers and running lights) to bump techno music during the day, and at night they set up a movie projector and large screen and watched horror movies late into the night. It's not serene when there are 8 tents, a crowd of people, and horror movie screaming right beside you all day and night. I even went and talked to the camp hosts but nothing was done. So, I don't recommend this place. Usually I camp to unwind and chill, but I left the weekend more frazzled and exhausted than I came.

      • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
        Oct. 13, 2024

        Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

        Beautiful park with tons of overlooks!

        What a beautiful park, although it’s really spread out and you’ll need you an e-bike or bike to ride around. Lots of bouldering, hiking, overlooks, and tall pine trees! There’s something for everyone. I would recommend loop a for the best views and most spaced out spots. Very friendly hosts, clean bathrooms, visitors center is new and outstanding.

      • Wanda S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground
        Oct. 7, 2024

        Blue Heron Campground

        Beautiful campground!

        You will love this campground.  It's a beautiful rv resort next to the water.  Step out of your rv and you will see some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the United States.  Michael is the director of the campground and he is so very helpful and congenial.  We travel to many states but this campground is our very favorite and if you like or love to fish, this is your place!  Go see for yourselves and we will probably see you there!!

        Wanda and Pete Shurow

      • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground
        Oct. 5, 2024

        Blue Heron Campground

        Absolutely beautiful on the White River

        We loved our stay at Blue Heron. We had a riverfront spot and really just came to chill not fish but it’s a fishing location. White river is trout paradise so if you’re an angler this is where it’s at. Campground was SUPER clean. Best level pads and hookups we’ve ever seen. Firewood and ice for sale. Everything was absolutely perfect except the road noise….which in all fairness we knew about. LOTS of noise. It died down after 8pm and before 8am and we couldn’t hear it in our camper so it’s was ok.

      • Nick N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

        The trail was okay, but they need to do better.

        The trail was okay, but showing signs that it wasn't being maintained properly anymore. From litter found all along the trail to parts of the trail not being maintained. Even some of the stones placed to make walkways are coming out of place. 

        But inside was worse...

        The old white lady working the giftshop was absolutely horrible. While we were still shopping, this woman embarrassed us asking loudly çare yall planning to pay for that, while we were looking at the stuffed animals, and making us look like shoplifters. I absolutely recommend against spending a single dollar at that store, and I've previously spent decent amount of money there, but no more. I recommend avoiding the main building entirely, and that will me my recommendation until they fix this problem

      • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dam - Quarry
        Sep. 30, 2024

        Dam - Quarry

        River view

        Decent campground with excellent trout fishing! The campground layout was kinda weird and the dump station was in an odd spot. However, we had a nice river front site that we really enjoyed. Lots of nice people in the campground and on the river. Be sure to visit the hatchery across the street. . Limited AT&T service. Individual Private suite style bathrooms. Playground. No store, no firewood for sale. Level sites. Several sites have covers over the picnic tables. .

      • Channel O.
        Camper-submitted photo from Richland Creek Recreation Area
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Richland Creek Recreation Area

        Amazing Experience

        This was our first time coming to Arkansas and boy was this an amazing spot to camp for the first time. This is a very secluded site and while we were there, only a handful of people were there too. The few hour hike to the two waterfalls was spectacular. It’s definitely not an easy hike but worth it to see what we got to see. So incredibly quiet as well. It’s pretty far out in the middle of nowhere so be prepared. Roads getting there were a little rough so more ideal for trucks or suvs but I saw little cars make it down there just fine just be careful. It’s all gravel and dirt for quite a while. There are bathrooms on site but they are porthole.

        Overall a beautiful little place and we plan on going back very soon!

      • Channel O.
        Camper-submitted photo from Piney Bay
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Piney Bay

        Very Nice little spot near lake

        This was our second spot on our trip we just needed a quick place to sleep for the night before we left back to Oklahoma and we were very delighted with this one. Clean showers and restrooms on site. Very clean sites and nice flat ground for our tent. We were a little close to a busier road but it didn’t bother us that much and all of the other campers were quiet and respectful. Overall a nice little place but be mindful it’s not secluded or anything as several people were there at the lake with their RVs but it looked like a great spot for families to have fun.

      • Buddy or Lori M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground
        Aug. 21, 2024

        Blue Heron Campground

        Blue Heron

        This is our 5-6 year to stay here. Over the years, we have seen so many b improvements to this area.. it’s always a great time. Michael, the host, is just an all around great guy. We are looking forward to our next stay

      • l
        Camper-submitted photo from Haw Creek Falls Camping
        Jul. 16, 2024

        Haw Creek Falls Camping

        Free camp, moderately popular

        For actual camping there was maybe 2 other campers in the area but during the day LOTS of people coming to swim ( and leaving trash 🤮 ) The water was beautiful, eating dinner by the falls has become one of my new favorite camping memories in arkansas. Lots of snakes and saw a feral cat but so pretty, and the bathroomS were absolutely disgusting and full of trash



      Guide to Clinton

      Tent camping near Clinton, Arkansas offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors. With several well-reviewed spots nearby, campers can find the perfect setting for their adventure.

      Affordable Tent Camping Options

      • Some prices for tent camping range from free to minimal fees, making it accessible for all budgets. For a great experience, consider the Camp Robinson Dispersed Site, where you can enjoy a peaceful night surrounded by trees.

      Scenic Local Attractions

      • Tent campers should check out the stunning views at Haw Creek Falls Camping, where you can dine by the falls and take in the beauty of the Ozarks.

      Activities for Outdoor Enthusiasts

      • Enjoy a variety of activities at Matney Campground, which is nestled in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, perfect for hiking and exploring the natural surroundings.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Clinton, AR?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Clinton, AR is Bayou Bluff Point of Interest (POI) with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Clinton, AR?

        TheDyrt.com has all 22 tent camping locations near Clinton, AR, with real photos and reviews from campers.