Best Tent Camping near Greeson Lake

Greeson Lake is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Greeson Lake, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Greeson Lake, AR. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Tent Sites Near Greeson Lake (28)

    1. Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    8 Reviews
    Kirbyville, MO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 746-0291

    "Passing through to Tennessee and found this gem of a spot with 2 vault toilets, trash and it’s free! Arrived at sunset in a Wednesday and only 2 other campers."

    "This one had all the necessary items, picnic tables and fire rings along with pit toilets which were not in bad shape.  "

    2. Aufderklamm Farm

    1 Review
    Greeson Lake, AR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (267) 648-8977

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Beautiful private campground with access to Bull Shoals Lake. The campsite is lake view, and I took my kayak into a private lake cove."

    3. Busiek

    8 Reviews
    Chestnutridge, MO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 895-8660

    "Busiek isn't to far of the beaten path. It has several trails and camping sites. There is plenty of wildlife available for viewing."

    "Absolutely beautiful hiking trails and amazing off grid camping for family. Just make sure to bring the bug spray and tikis bc there are tons of bugs."

    4. Swan Creek

    1 Review
    Chadwick, MO
    23 miles
    +1 (417) 459-7376

    5. Kyles Landing Campground — Buffalo National River

    22 Reviews
    Compton, AR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 439-2502

    $20 / night

    "It includes hiking trails, river access and walk in camp grounds only. Tents only are highly recommended. Rough road getting there and no cell service which is fine with me."

    "Water access available but no hookups. Very low cost too. Picnic tables, lantern post, and fire rings at each site. Absolutely no cell service."

    6. Fall Creek Resort

    1 Review
    Hollister, MO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 334-6404

    "FCFS  Fee:$35.00 plus tax $40.00 with cable box

    Limit: 21 days (limits set by the state)

    This is a great location that is on the fringe of Branson which puts you in the best of positions."

    7. Outdoor Resorts Of The Ozarks

    1 Review
    Blue Eye, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 749-2700

    8. Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

    24 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 861-2570

    $20 / night

    "There are toilets and water spigots around the campground, but no showers. I set up camp at site #16 which was out in the open and provided us the best seats for the nighttime sky."

    "The sign said "campground full" but thanks to another review we disregarded this and found an open site, as did the person who drove in behind us."

    9. Rippee Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Vanzant, MO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 256-7161

    10. Rush Campground — Buffalo National River

    4 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 449-4311

    "This is primitive camping at its best. They have one vault toilet, 12 tent sites, and a water spigot. Right on the beautiful buffalo river. The sites were patrolled by rangers on a regular basis."

    "Plenty of shade options. Restrooms are pit-style, so dont expect anything fancy. Did not see shower facilities where we were at."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Greeson Lake

707 Reviews of 28 Greeson Lake Campgrounds


  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Gem in Missouri

    Lovely spot in Missouri. Passing through to Tennessee and found this gem of a spot with 2 vault toilets, trash and it’s free! Arrived at sunset in a Wednesday and only 2 other campers. There’s about 6 spots to pull in with a camper/ RV then at least 6 tent spots. Most spots have a fire ring and picnic table. 2-3 bars of LTE with AT&T. Little bit of road noise but no issues sleeping in my van. Everyone we came across was kind. No electric or water so come prepared. Closest town for supplies is around 25 minutes. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Renee H.
    Mar. 26, 2024

    Dam - Quarry

    Clean campground, nice location

    Average space between sites. Level paved sites with gravel picnic area including picnic table, fire ring, lantern hanger. Some sites had covered picnic area. Limited shade, most sites don’t have trees. Good access to sites. Clean and private bathrooms. Each room had its own lockable bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Garbage cans were outside of bathrooms, as well as dumpsters near the registration building. Friendly staff upon check in. Campground was patrolled regularly. No laundry or recycling. Nearby road with little road noise. Verizon cell signal was excellent. There is a dump station and potable fill station. No store or food for purchase on site. No hiking in campground, but multiple trails nearby. Boat ramp at campground and lots of wading fly fishing in river. Fish hatchery across from campground.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Spring Creek Campground — Buffalo National River

    Primitive camping along the Buffalo River

    Van-camped in site #3 in mid-October, 2025. Free National Park Service primitive campground along the Buffalo Ntional River. The property serves as a drop-off and pickup location for kayakers and canoers. Outfitters may be coming and going. Not all sites are level; varies from site to site. Some sites are walk-ins. Clean vault toilet, supplied with tp and hand sanitizer. No potable water. Sites include table, metal fire ring, and lantern pole. Dirt surface. Good separation between sites but no privacy. A handful of armadillos were scrounging around during the evening. There is a partial view of the river through the trees. The road approaching the campground, CR99, is about 3 miles long and gravel, narrow in places. The last 1.5 miles has some minor erosion and rocky in places. There are no hiking trails at this location. No cell service. Starlink connectivity possible depending on the site. Tent and hammock camping possible. Fishing along the river bank. Overall, this is not a bad campground in a beautiful area.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Cobb Ridge

    Oasis in the Woods

    Open:  year round

    Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

                               Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance

    Fees:  $15.00 single with electric

                $10.00 single no electric

                $45.00 group site

                Passes honored

    Bear Aware.  Beautiful fence around campground with the road and pads all paved.  Nice.  Complete campground is well maintained.  Camp host on duty, no gate house.  Sites are very large and spaced out well.  Some pull thrus.  Picnic table, fire ring, toilets, showers, water, trash.  There are nearly 80 miles of inter connected loops that go from easy to hard terrian, winding in and out of forested hollers and along ridge tops.  ATV must be 50 inches wide or less.

    LNT

    BTYFI

    Travel safe

  • S
    May. 28, 2019

    Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River

    Nice Campground!

    We enjoyed camping here. We came for Memorial Day weekend and the campground was very busy, but quiet hours seemed to be honored. Some of the campsites are walk-in while some are drive-in. Picnic tables and lantern hooks at every site, nice clean working bathrooms, dumpster, and even a volleyball net. The campsite encircles a large field in the center which some people used to play ball, frisbee etc. many of the sites are not very secluded; you could easily be sleeping right next to another tent. RVs are allowed. There is a quick trail leading to the river - if you camp near this, be aware that people will be going up and down it all day and loading/unloading canoes and kayaks. Fees are $20/night and the campground is patrolled frequently by a park ranger (he was very nice). Lots of dogs!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 15, 2021

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Great Deal, Needs some Tender Loving Care

    FREE

    FCFS 

    Sites: 13 

    This is a dispersed campground with picnic table, fire ring and sitting on the top of the mountain giving a great view. NO WATER but there are two pit toilets. When it comes to the toilets I guess you could say

    "any port in the storm" but they could use some TLC. There is also a trash dumpster but trash."  Come on people there is a trash dumpster USE IT. Pads are grass and the road is gravel. The site is situated along side the highway. 

    LNT  

    BTYFI 

    Travel safe

  • Eric G.
    Apr. 24, 2019

    Kyles Landing Campground — Buffalo National River

    Beautiful with an amazing river and bluffs to home a stone throw away.

    Great escape! It runs parallel to the Buffalo National River. Beautiful campground with well maintained grounds. It includes hiking trails, river access and walk in camp grounds only. Tents only are highly recommended. Rough road getting there and no cell service which is fine with me. The only negative is there are no showers. Only restrooms and an outside water supply. That's why I gave it a 4 star. If you are ok with not showing or doing a sponge bath then 5 stars.

    https://youtu.be/2yF1A2QlTxw

  • Susan R.
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    Old School CCC Campground on a beautiful river

    Buffalo Point is a very nice, CCC built campground with some old school type campsites. A number of sites are multi-level, meaning the picnic table may be on an elevated platform with steps for access. Some sites you may not be long enough for your entire rig and you would park your tow vehicle next to your camper. Shade was plentiful. There are five different loops. The A&B loops are the closest to the large Buffalo Point sandbar and boat ramp and the sites are very close to one another. The D loop is slightly more spaced out. The E loop is nice but the pads are short. There is an access to the river between the C&D Loops.

    We did not use the restrooms because of COVID19. The ranger stations were closed and there were no programs at this time either.

    The Buffalo River is beautiful and with very few people on the river during the week when we visited. The river was very slow and smooth during our visit and perfect for those just learning to kayak.

    There are a number of hiking trails in the area. Be sure and check whether or not your dog is allowed on the NPS trails before heading out on your hike.

    Our site had a narrow pad and the electric post was located in a position that we could not use the entire length of the pad in order to extend our slide. The seating area of the campsite has great view of the neighboring campsite. But we had some foliar obstruction that provided some privacy from our neighbors on the other side. It appeared that most sites you are going to have a view of your neighbors’ campsites. We did not have enough space to put our patio mat out between our trailer and the picnic table. We spent little time at our campsite so this did not bother us.

    The NPS is starting to use motion detector lights at their parks to help with light pollution. Be sure and take advantage of the opportunity to view the stars from a gravel bar by the Buffalo River. Magical!

  • Rick G.
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Indian Point

    Nice Stay Close to Branson

    Needed a site near Springfield to allow one of us to fly out for a family event. Picked this ACOE campground due to its proximity to Springfield and Branson. Verizon signal was strong enough to stream Hulu, etc. We were in site #35, 30amp, no water. I think our site was the best in the loop for privacy outside with placement of picnic table and fire ring.


Guide to Greeson Lake

Tent camping near Greeson Lake in Arkansas offers a serene escape into nature, with various options that cater to different preferences and needs.

Tips for tent camping near Greeson Lake

  • Drury-Mincy Conservation Area provides a basic yet comfortable setup with picnic tables and fire pits, making it a great choice for those looking to enjoy a peaceful camping experience.
  • Rippee Conservation Area is known for its quiet atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, perfect for families seeking a relaxing getaway while enjoying free camping.
  • Swan Creek offers dispersed camping with access to a creek, ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in nature without the distractions of modern amenities.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Fall Creek Resort, you can enjoy full hookups and access to a marina, making it a convenient spot for those who want to combine camping with water activities.
  • Rush Campground — Buffalo National River is a fantastic location for kayaking and fishing, providing a beautiful backdrop for outdoor adventures.
  • Dillards Ferry — Buffalo National River is perfect for swimming and relaxing by the water, offering a peaceful environment for a day of fun in the sun.

Local attractions to explore while camping

  • Aufderklamm Farm features stunning views of Bull Shoals Lake and offers opportunities for kayaking, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
  • Gilbert Gravel Bar — Buffalo National River serves as a popular starting point for canoe trips, allowing campers to easily access the river for a day of paddling.
  • Carver Campground — Buffalo National River is surrounded by breathtaking bluffs and trails, providing ample opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Greeson Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Greeson Lake is Drury-Mincy Conservation Area with a 3.5-star rating from 8 reviews.

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