Top Tent Camping near Gentry, AR

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Best Tent Sites Near Gentry, AR (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek
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    1. Flint Creek

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    After visiting Natural Falls State Park, break out the swimsuits and make a splash at Flint Creek Waterpark. This family-friendly swimming hole offers plenty of cold water to share with a variety of visitors. Guests are welcome to pitch a tent for a few nights or simply pack a picnic lunch at this summer hotspot. Whether swimming all day or dipping your toes in to cool off, please keep in mind that Flint Creek Waterpark has no lifeguards on duty.

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      4. Natural Dam

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      6. Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area

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      ort Crowder Conservation Area, located in southern Newton County, was once part of the old, World War II Camp Crowder Army Base. The U.S. Army selected the Neosho site for the base because of its proximity to water, railroads, and highways. Visitors to the area can still see foundations, fruit trees, open fields and other remnants of many of the hundreds of small farms purchased by the federal government for the 60,000-acre base. Camp Crowder was named for Judge Advocate General and U.S. Ambassador to Cuba Enoch H. Crowder. Thousands of soldiers went through basic training here before the camp was decommissioned in the mid 1950s, including Mort Walker, who immortalized the Camp as Camp Swampy in his syndicated comic strip, Beetle Bailey. Fort Crowder Conservation Area, encompassing 2,362 acres, is approximately 60 percent forested. Primary species include white, black, post, blackjack and red oaks, hackberry, elm, black cherry, black walnut, and ash. The remainder of the area is open and includes 200 acres of native warm-season grasses, 100 acres of crop fields and 600 acres of fields maintained in an early successional stage. The area hosts various game species, including quail, rabbits and doves in the open areas and large numbers of deer and squirrels. Turkeys have been stocked here and are now present in good numbers. During your visit to Fort Crowder Conservation Area you may view various forest and wildlife improvement projects in progress from the 11 miles of multiuse trails that wind through the area. These trails are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Area map: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/6510map.pdf

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      7. Riverfield Acreage- White River

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      $30 - $100 / night

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        8. Pigeon Roost Primative Campsites — Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area

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        These 5 sites, each with one to four tent pads, a fire ring/grill and a lantern hook, are accessed by hiking approximately 4 miles and are set in a heavily wooded area.

        The sites closest to water access are sites 3, 4, and 5.

        Campsite 1: One 8x8 tent pad, 4 campers max., the closest site to Beaver Lake, which is visible when leaves are off the trees

        Campsite 2: Three 8x8 tent pads, 8 campers max., furthest site from the lake and other campsites

        Campsite 3: One 8x8 pad and one 8x12 pad, 8 campers max., the second closest site to Beaver Lake, which is visible when leaves are off the trees

        Campsite 4: One 8x8 pad and two 8x10 pads, 8 campers max., close to site 5

        Campsite 5: Two 8x8 pads and two 8x10 pads, 8 campers max., close to site 4

        Shower facilities are not available at the campsites or anywhere in the park.

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        9. Mountain View Camping

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        Quite wooded campsites.

        Tent cabins and tent camping only.

        Canoe trips available from several local outfitters.

        Close to historic Eureka Springs.

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        $35 - $55 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Gentry

        757 Reviews of 16 Gentry Campgrounds


        • George B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Snake Creek
          Nov. 2, 2024

          Snake Creek

          Great place to stay.

          We really enjoyed this campground. Lots of room to roam, Plenty of access to the water for boats (multiple ramps) or wading/swimming. Plenty of sites to choose from some shaded, some by the water.  A few full hookups but not many. Most spots are just electric and water. Clean restrooms/showers. One newer area of the campground has new private shower rooms. We have been back a couple of times with all the kids and grandkids. Overall a nice corp of engineers park.

        • Todd R.
          Camper-submitted photo from Chicken Creek
          Oct. 9, 2024

          Chicken Creek

          Chicken Creek

          Great camp ground, pleanty of shady spots. Would have given 5 stars, but they are limited on sites with 50amps. Showers were in rough shape as well

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Natural Dam
          Oct. 4, 2024

          Natural Dam

          Nice quiet spot not far from I-40

          Easy to get to from I-40. Arrived late on a Thursday night and was the only person there. A little road noise off in the distance but the waterfall all but drowned it out.

        • chuck D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Spavinaw State Park
          Sep. 21, 2024

          Spavinaw State Park

          Great place to camp

          We love to camp here . Although it is usually pretty full so if it's peace and quiet you are looking for this might not be the place for you mainly on the holidays. And I don't like the fact that they raised the price to $15 night primitive sites. It was free just couple yrs ago. Kids love to swim and float when they aren't fishing.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort
          Aug. 17, 2024

          Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort

          Clean place next to good mountain biking and University of Arkansas

          Flat Sites, Clean, Nice Amenities, Nice Staff, Little Exposed in heat to Sun. Best shades sites rented in advance. (Site 24-27)

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lost Bridge South
          Aug. 8, 2024

          Lost Bridge South

          Large sites small campground.

          All spots are large. Most water sites are amazing. Wild life all around. Easy in and out boating.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Rocking S Ranch
          Jul. 25, 2024

          Rocking S Ranch

          A great place to start

          The host meet us show where to park. And later came and check on us. And I would stay there again

        • J
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          Jul. 24, 2024

          Indian Creek - Beaver Lake

          Indian Creek Spot 5

          So first of all, we reserved spot 27. We have a 24’ Hideout. The loop that spot is on, if there was someone in spot 28, I would have had to back all the way out. That’s a hair pin turn. FWIW.

          Spot 5: just down from the hosts spot, but you can’t really see it and you don’t hear a thing. Secluded and very quiet. 3 min walk to some nice shores and great fishing spots from shore. Though the sunfish are smart here. lol.

          The bad. It’s a pull through spot on a hill. It’s hard(er) to keep your camper on the pavement. I had to use 3” on the outside to level the camper. I had to get the camper just right for the extension. Your steps from your camper go right into a rock slope that’s slick when wet.

          All in all not a big deal! This is a great quiet campground. The day use area wasn’t even used while we were here.

          The sites weren’t as clean as other campsites we’ve been too, Like Rocky Branch or Echo Bluff in Missouri.

          Spot 9 is primo if you can get it.

        • Mike
          Camper-submitted photo from Natural Falls State Park
          Jul. 20, 2024

          Natural Falls State Park

          Even Better if You Like Stock Car Races

          Very nice and spacious sites with lots of trees and shade. Good hiking and views of the falls. Unless you’re a fan of oval dirt track racing, most Friday and Saturday nights in the summer and fall are pretty loud until after 11:00 at night.

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 28, 2024

          Dam Site River - Beaver Lake

          Camping at our favorite fishing spot

          This campground was a great spot for our first family camping trip. We went with a group of 6 adults (my kid still played with bugs). The view from our site was pretty and we had great trees for hanging hammocks. The bathrooms were close and clean. The fishing wasn’t amazing on this trip but we caught our limit on our last day trip. Our only complaint was the closeness of neighboring sites and foot traffic on the road.

        • M
          Camper-submitted photo from Pappy’s Riverside RV Park
          May. 12, 2024

          Pappy’s Riverside RV Park

          great place to stay off highway 412

          Stayed here while we went to Strawberry Festival in Stilwell. Very convenient to highway 412 and Siloam Springs. Hosts very friendly and helpful. New park, nothing fancy but a work in progress reasonably priced. Met our needs. Great location next to Illinois River if you want to kayak. Lots of open area to tent camp. Very secluded. Loved watching fireflies over the hayfield.

        • James F.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Natural Dam
          Apr. 4, 2024

          Natural Dam

          Beautiful spot, no facilities

          Pulled in about 7 pm. Several cars there but no other campers. Quiet evening without disturbance. It was chilly in the morning, so the fog off the waterfall was eerily gorgeous.

        • Ashton U.
          Camper-submitted photo from Natural Falls State Park
          Mar. 19, 2024

          Natural Falls State Park

          Beware Racetrack Noise

          This was a really nice campground with easy walks to some beautiful scenery! Flat pads with nice tables/grills/fire pits. Sites 3/4/11-14 have a lot more room so we’d probably pick one of those next time. There is a racetrack near by that was so loud we couldn’t hear each other talking from 6-11pm on Friday night which made it difficult to put our baby to bed. We’d love to go back but will definitely pick a weekend without a race next time.

        • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Devil's Den State Park
          Mar. 17, 2024

          Devil's Den State Park

          It has everything!

          I’ve lived within 2 hours almost 20 years and hadn’t visited. I’m so mad! LARGE, well spaced sites with two bath house within 50 yards in either direction. There were trails out of the campground. Riverfront spots are most ideal but the anything on the outside of the loop is beautiful. Visitors center with wood. Small store with small amount of camping supplies and snacks. Cafe onsite offering three things. The hikes are short and just amazing!!!!!

        • Kent A.
          Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site River - Beaver Lake
          Mar. 3, 2024

          Dam Site River - Beaver Lake

          Lots of Shade, close to water

          We camped at The Pines loop because it was the only section with a functioning bath house in the off season. The river was down a very steep hill, so not accessible from camp, but there's a boat ramp nearby. The restrooms and showers were good and the volunteer caretakers were very helpful and friendly. Camp spots are easy to back into. Very close to the lake. Cell phone coverage was not great.

        • shelby  C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek
          Feb. 2, 2024

          Flint Creek

          fun place

          fun place to go take a swim on a hot summer day I camp here for a few weeks every year

        • shelby  C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Natural Falls State Park
          Feb. 2, 2024

          Natural Falls State Park

          Gorgeous place

          I go here with my friends every summer we hike almost all the trails , it’s gorgeous last time I went there (summer of 23) we saw a wild river otter swimming there is so much wildlife out there and it’s just gorgeous absolutely stunning and worth visiting, family friends and dog / pet friendly if you want to take your dogs on a hike this is the place , has stairs and is not very handicapped accessible if you want to go to the bottom of the falls but it is completely accessible for a wheelchair if you just want to view the falls from the top and there are multiple handicapped accessible paved paths !

        • shelby  C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Flint Creek
          Feb. 2, 2024

          Flint Creek

          Camp Review !!

          I stay at a camp right off of flint creek every summer , it is open to the public for the most part for fishing or swimming , there is a gorgeous little natural waterfall right under the highway so you can see when you drive by

        • E
          Camper-submitted photo from Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
          Jan. 26, 2024

          Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake

          My kids loved it!

          First of all this COE stays open all year We had lake access kind neighbors that our kids made friends with two parks one right across from our site and another up by the group showers (which has tons of pokers so we didn’t play there) we caught catfish off the bank and bolt huge fires beautiful foggy mornings and we watched all the leaves change colours every clear night we saw shooting stars it was great there is a little pub across the street from the COE only open on the weekends I believe I also suggest not going to Big Reds for breakfast there are better places to eat

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Withrow Springs State Park
          Jan. 2, 2024

          Withrow Springs State Park

          Wonderful Winter Tesl-amping

          We stayed for one night with a Model Y + SUV Tent in Cold December and it was great! Visiter Center was really nice and the lady was nice to answer any questions we had. Heated Shower house and bathrooms were amazing. Charged/Conditioned the car with 50amp plug. Quiet and Comfortable. Will go back!

        • Peyton S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Lake Leatherwood City Park
          Nov. 28, 2023

          Lake Leatherwood City Park

          Great Getaway in Arkansas!

          I don’t usually post reviews, but… I fell in love with this campground. I visited in late November, so I was the only tent camper on the grounds. The camp host was very accommodating to me, and made sure everything was good. It was pouring down rain when I first arrived, and she suggested I move to a different site that was less flooded, and I’m so glad I did! I chose a site in the Meadows section, and it had a stunning view of the water, and was a great bird-watching spot as well.

          There was a shower house and a few pitt toilets, and all were very clean and sanitary. They were also all placed in a good location, so wherever you were at in the campground, you didn’t have to walk far. Each basic tent site came with a tent pad, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Some also had metal hooks, but the campsites in the meadows do not.

          All in all, it was a b eautiful, quiet spot with a stunning view. Great for bird-watching and hiking. I’m definitely coming back here again!

        • ngilly587 The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Dam Site River - Beaver Lake
          Nov. 27, 2023

          Dam Site River - Beaver Lake

          Nice secluded stay

          We had a nice stay here the campsite was secluded away from everything. The sites were nicely spaced out away from everyone. We stayed at site 23 in the pines which was directly across from the bathhouse but there were only two of the four bathrooms open so it was a little frustrating waiting for a bathroom. But the stay was great it would be a great stay for tent camping, RV or camper. Would definitely recommend and a great view of the dam right when you get to the campground, be sure to stop and take a look.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Devil's Den State Park
          Nov. 8, 2023

          Devil's Den State Park

          Great time!

          My husband and I have yet to have a camping trip together. Both of us have always talked about and loved doing it as a kid but never found the time to do it until now. We had a blast.

          We tent camped and stayed in Site 80 on the RV camping area as it was the only area that had electric and water. We weren’t quite ready to go without electricity just yet as we kind of scrambled to make this trip happen before the weather turned cold and gets jammed with holidays.

          We stayed a Sunday & Monday night. Upon checking on Sunday the park was PACKED as expected. Rangers were advising people to avoid Yellowrock and find other trails to do. We weren’t even going to bother until the Monday afternoon. So we went down to check out our site and get set up. Site was clean and close to the bathrooms. Neighbors were a little noisy at night but calmed down around 9:45.

          Slept great and had a great day exploring the park and walking along the creek and went to Yellowrock which was gorgeous. Just download your maps before you go. No service so be mindful of that. I loved that aspect though.

          Monday night was great and previous neighbors had check out that day so a peaceful nights sleep was had.

          Can’t wait to come back and visit again!

        • O
          Camper-submitted photo from Devil's Den State Park
          Oct. 31, 2023

          Devil's Den State Park

          Just my style (on weekdays)

          We absolutely loved our stay in Site #11 in Campground A.  The site was absolutely massive, and turned out to be even better than the one that we had initially picked out, but was already reserved.  We were a little concerned about lack of shade in this site, as it only had one tree in it, but it shaded at least some of the site all day every day, and even provided a nice umbrella to hang out under during the brief bouts of rain.  Hiking was fantastic, with each trail being dramatically different than the one before, and we did at least 7 of them in the 4 full days we were there.

          Things I loved:

          - no cell signal.  They did offer ViaSat WIFI for a fee, but I love to unplug when I get the chance.

          - the quiet natural beauty and dark sky

          - very clean bathrooms, which were cleaned daily, even though there might have been a total of 4 sites occupied at any given time during our stay.

          - frequent patrols by park rangers

          - beautiful trails

          Things I was not fond of:

          - the park rangers that patrolled did nothing to enforce the rule that dogs must be on-leash, even when we know they saw this multiple times.  Thanks to this, we had two dogs in the  site next door that would randomly wander over to and through our site, much to the consternation of our two on-lead dogs.  Thankfully, this couple left the day after we got there.

          - the firewood was soaking wet when we purchased it, even though it was stored in a shed near the visitor's center.  Decent price for the amount, but it was very difficult to start.

          - a few more people than I would have expected during the week at this time of year.  I would hate to see it on the weekends.



        Guide to Gentry

        Camping near Gentry, Arkansas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to check out.

        What to do

        • Hiking Trails: Many campgrounds have trails for hiking. At Devil's Den State Park Campground, one visitor shared, “The hikes are short and just amazing!!!!!”
        • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Roaring River State Park Campground is a great spot. A camper noted, “Great place to fish. Nice open camp spots, easy access to hiking trails and great fishing!”
        • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Natural Falls State Park Campground have spotted various wildlife. One reviewer mentioned, “It’s gorgeous... we saw a wild river otter swimming there.”

        What campers like

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Withrow Springs State Park Campground said, “Heated shower house and bathrooms were amazing.”
        • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground mentioned, “Each site was extremely well kept and the wildlife around is flourishing.”
        • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures said, “Owners are great and helpful.”

        What you should know

        • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Prairie Creek (AR) pointed out, “The entrance point to the park could get busy with a lot of boat traffic.”
        • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, at Sequoyah Bay Marina and Cabins, one camper noted, “There is only one bathhouse that has only one shower/toilet/sink combo.”
        • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, White Rock Mountain Recreation Area offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “It has primitive sites with water and outhouse style bathrooms.”

        Tips for camping with families

        • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Greenleaf State Park Campground, a reviewer said, “On premises splash park with waterside was great for the grandkids.”
        • Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Natural Falls State Park Campground noted, “It is completely accessible for a wheelchair if you just want to view the falls from the top.”
        • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Devil's Den State Park Campground suggested, “Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water.”

        Tips from RVers

        • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground mentioned, “Site is flat with good space for RV or Camper.”
        • Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Sequoyah Bay Marina and Cabins said, “WiFi good enough to stream.”
        • Be Prepared for Road Noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, consider this before booking. A camper at Prairie Creek (AR) mentioned the nearby highway noise.

        Camping around Gentry, Arkansas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

        Frequently Asked Questions

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          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gentry, AR is Flint Creek with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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