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Best Tent Sites Near Fifty-Six, AR (18)

    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
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      2. Syllamo

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      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.

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      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

      3. Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

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      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.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
      Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway
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      Camper-submitted photo from Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

      4. Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

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      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!

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      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Dillards Ferry
      Camper-submitted photo from Dillards Ferry
      Camper-submitted photo from Dillards Ferry

      5. Dillards Ferry

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      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar
      Camper-submitted photo from Shine Eye Gravel Bar
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        7. Mill Creek

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        This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake

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          8. Gilbert Gravel Bar

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          Camper-submitted photo from Barkshed Recreation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Barkshed Recreation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Barkshed Recreation Area
          Camper-submitted photo from Barkshed Recreation Area
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            10. COE Norfork Lake Tecumseh Park

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Fifty-Six

          451 Reviews of 18 Fifty-Six Campgrounds


          • 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.
            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.

          • 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

          • 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. .

          • Shiner T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Village Campground and RV Park
            Sep. 20, 2024

            Harrison Village Campground and RV Park

            convenient and clean

            An update since all other reviews are a couple of years old.    Nothing has changed.  Except I imagine the price!   Accurately depicted above.   A bit of road noise, which comes with the convenience.   Clean.  Friendly.   A bit packed in there as far as the sites go.   Site 42 is empty and looks like a winner to me.   Town has plenty to offer for stocking up on a trip.   We would stay again if passing through.

          • 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!

          • 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

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Tackett Mountain Road Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 10, 2024

            Tackett Mountain Road Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR

            Nice site to hang-out in

            The pin location may not be accurate, so here are the coordinates: 35.44497, -92.76914. This is a small dispersed campsite with a level dirt surface, just big enough to accommodate one vehicle - truck camper and smaller. Tent and hammock camping is possible. The site is tucked into the trees, and it has a clean rock fire ring. The site is located on a dirt track - Forest Road 93021L, which is off of Tackett Mountain Road - Forest Road 1319. The site offers privacy from Tackett Mountain Rd, but it is close to Forest Road 93021L. Tackett Mountain Rd is a wide, well maintained, gravel forest road. Access to 93021L off of Tackett Mountain Road is up a slight incline with some gravel cover. Once up the incline, the track becomes dirt, goes through a clearing and heads into the woods where the dispersed site is located on the right. One can camp in the clearing; there is a small rock fire ring that is overgrown with grass and weeds, but the site in this review is nicer. The clearing was logged long ago where one may find some pieces of firewood. Some solar charging may be possible depending on the time of day and if the solar panels can be set up along the track in front of the site. There are no hiking trails here, although one can take a stroll along FR90231L which is less than a half-mile long. Even though there is not much to do around here, it's a nice place to simply hang out in. I liked it.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Brock Creek Lake View Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 9, 2024

            Brock Creek Lake View Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR

            Lake View Dispersed Camping

            Coordinates: 35.49123, -92.80548. Large open dispersed site set back from Charleston Road, just north of Bell Rd (Forest Road 1334). Located in a popular national forest OHV and multi-use trails area. Charleston Road is a wide, well-maintained gravel road. Access to the site from Charleston Road is on a 400 foot long narrow dirt track; pinstripping is possible. The dispersed site has a dirt surface with some embedded rocks. It's on a rise above the lake, offering a nice view. Solar recharging is possible in this open site. The site is on what appears to be a parking area along an old dirt track; this track appears as an older section of Charleston Rd on some maps. There is a dirt ramp into the lake. There is room for multiple rigs at the campsite. Some leveling may be required depending on the spot the vehicle is parked. There are two rock fire rings - one large and one small. Tent Camping is possible near the fire rings. The lake was drained at the time of my visit; otherwise, it's a really nice view.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Brock Creek - Charleston Rd Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Brock Creek - Charleston Rd Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR

            Nice Dispersed Site Above Brock Creek

            Not sure if the location pin is correct, so here are the coordinates: 35.49995, -92.80930. A large, wooded dispersed site situated above Brock Creek off of Charleston Road in a popular national forest OHV and multi-use trail area. Charleston Road is a wide, well maintained gravel road. The dispersed site can accommodate 2 or 3 vehicles - campervan size and smaller. There are 2 access driveways into the site. Access for a truck camper is tight due to the location of trees on the site. Access for 2WD low clearance vehicles may be rough due to some erosion. The dispersed site is a dirt surface with some embedded rocks jutting out. Some leveling may be required depending where the rig is parked. Tent camping is possible. There is a vehicle turnaround at the rear of the site. The site is shaded, so solar charging is limited. Except for a little bit of glass and some bullet shell casings scattered about, the site was clean at the time of my visit. The site has a large rock fire ring. There is a wide track that leads off the site toward the south along and above the creek. This track does not appears on any of the current forest service maps (including MVUM) that I have, so I'm assuming that it is not a legal motorized vehicle track. The track is hikeable. The site is convenient to OHV and multi-use trails. It was a pretty site during my summertime visit, but I bet it's beautiful during the Fall season. It is set back from Charleston Road. It is a really nice spot.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Group Dispersed, Charleston Road, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 6, 2024

            Group Dispersed, Charleston Road, Ozark NF, AR

            Large Group Dispersed Camping

            Coordinates: 35.50873, -92.81549. Group dispersed site located less than a 1/4-mile south of the Zing Trailhead on Charleston Road. Charleston Road is a wide, well maintained gravel road located in a popular national forest OHV area. This dispersed site is a level with a dirt and grass surface. The site can accomodate multiple vehicles; tent camping is possible. There is a large rock fire ring at the rear of the site. The site is open with little shade, making recharging with solar panels possible. Other than accommodating a group of OHV and offroad enthusiasts, and stargazing at night, there is nothing remarkable about this campsite.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Charleston Road Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 4, 2024

            Charleston Road Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR

            Convenient to National Forest OHV Area

            Pin location may not be correct, so here are the coordinates: 35.52534, -92.83158. Located on Charleston Road in a popular national forest OHV area - 1/2 mile southeast of the Mountain Man Trailhead. Charleston Road is a well maintained gravel road. The site is at the beginning of an old unnamed, closed, dirt track - close to Charleston Road. The site has a dirt surface; not quite level, but more level toward the rear. It is a pull-in site which can accommodate one campervan and smaller. Tent camping is possible. The site is mostly shaded. There is poison ivy around the perimeter of the site. The site includes a large rock fire ring. Except for a little bit of trash in the fire ring, the site was pretty much clean. The old track is gated just past the site,; the track is hikeable, leading up to the northern-most Stoebuck Mountain (there are two "Stoebuck Mountains" in this area). Except for being convenient to OHV trails, there is nothing remarkable about this dispersed site. It is good for an overnight stay.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Austin Trailhead Dispersed, Wilderness Trail Rd, Ozark NF, AR
            Jul. 2, 2024

            Austin Trailhead Dispersed, Wilderness Trail Rd, Ozark NF, AR

            Dispersed camping convenient to OHV/multi-use national forest trails

            Not sure if the pin location is correct, so here are the exact coordinates: 35.53654, -92.80322.  Small dispersed campsite just off Wilderness Trail Road. Wilderness Trail Road is a wide gravel country road located in a popular national forest OHV area. More specifically, the site is located on multi-use/OHV trail Brock Creek #42, Forest Road 2321 - just a few hundred feet south of Wilderness Trail (not in the trailhead parking lot, where camping is not allowed). Its a small, level dirt site, mostly shaded in a small clearing in the trees, close to the track - not private. It has a small rock fire ring. Tent camping is possible. It's a pull-in site which can accommodate one vehicle - truck camper and smaller. Except for being convenient to OHV trails, there is nothing remarkable about this dispersed site.

          • Terry M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Spring River Oaks
            Jun. 24, 2024

            Spring River Oaks

            Bad experience

            Was extremely dissatisfied with the whole experience.   Bad service with staff and dirty accommodations.  Noisey at night.  Never going back.  Also overpriced.

          • Wayne J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River
            Jun. 21, 2024

            Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

            LOTS to do!

            This is our go to get away! If you like canoeing and kayaking… it’s here. Like hiking… plenty of trails. Want to just site by one of the cleanest rivers around and enjoy the Ozarks… this is it. We’ve tent camped and trailered here for more than 15 years.

            The camp grounds are well maintained by the NPS. The showers and restrooms are a bit, um, rustic. Sites can be hit and miss depending on the time of the year. Be sure and view the campsite online and consider the direction of the site. Some get full sun in the morning but most are shaded in the evening due to the mountain. Also, sites on the river side are frequented by raccoons at night and mosquitos depending on the weather.

            I would still pick Buffalo Point as a definite place to stay.

          • Jodie C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground
            May. 31, 2024

            Blue Heron Campground

            Excellent!

            We stay at Blue Heron 3-4 times a year and love it! Excellent concrete pads with easy back-in markings for RVs. Great cement patio so there is no mud in case of rain. Each site has its own fire pit and 2 chairs. All the sites are great, but the river sites provide a nice cool breeze off the water!



          Guide to Fifty-Six

          Camping near Fifty-Six, Arkansas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the water, there’s something for everyone.

          What to do:

          • Canoeing and Kayaking: The Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River is a great spot for canoeing and kayaking. One camper mentioned, "If you like canoeing and kayaking… it’s here," highlighting the river's appeal for water sports.
          • Fishing: At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, fishing is a big draw. A reviewer noted, "The campground is popular with fishermen," making it a perfect spot for anglers.
          • Hiking: The Blanchard Springs Recreation Area offers excellent hiking trails. One visitor shared, "Amazing scenery to be found when you leave the campground," emphasizing the beauty of the area.

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A review for Buffalo Point stated, "The bathrooms and showers were clean," which is always a plus when camping.
          • Friendly Atmosphere: Many enjoy the welcoming vibe. A camper at Bull Shoals-White River State Park mentioned, "The park rangers are extremely friendly and helpful," making for a pleasant stay.
          • Beautiful Views: The scenery is a major highlight. A visitor at Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake said, "Large wooded sites on Bull Shoals lake with private covered patios," showcasing the stunning surroundings.

          What you should know:

          • Rustic Amenities: Some campgrounds have rustic facilities. A camper at Buffalo Point noted, "The showers and restrooms are a bit, um, rustic," so be prepared for that.
          • Busy Seasons: Expect crowds during peak times. A review for Lakeview - Bull Shoals Lake mentioned, "Very large park, and busy during the summer," indicating that it can get packed.
          • Limited Reservations: Some sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A camper at Gunner Pool Recreation Area pointed out, "No reservations," so plan accordingly.

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A family at Sylamore Creek Camp enjoyed the creek, saying, "Loved being able to camp so close to the creek!"
          • Safety First: Ensure the campground has rules in place. A reviewer at Sylamore Creek Camp mentioned, "The owners do not put up with loud music or loud parties," which is great for family peace.
          • Plan for Amenities: Check if the campground has bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area noted, "Bathrooms and showers are clean and functional," which is essential for families.

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Bull Shoals-White River State Park mentioned, "Sites are generally smaller than you will find in a private campground," so be cautious.
          • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A review for John F Kennedy highlighted, "73 sites with electric," which is a big plus for RVers.
          • Quiet Spots: Seek out quieter areas for a peaceful stay. A visitor at Gunner Pool Recreation Area said, "Shaded spots," which can help with noise and privacy.

          Camping near Fifty-Six, Arkansas, has its perks and quirks. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!

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            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fifty-Six, AR is Rush Campground - Buffalo National River with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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