Best Tent Camping near Heber Springs, AR

Recent Tent Reviews near Heber Springs, Arkansas

319 Reviews of 9 Heber Springs Campgrounds

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 29, 2021

  Cove Creek

  Fishing, fishing, fishing

  Open Mid May to Mid Sept

  Limit  14 days

  63 sites   31 electric  $18.00    32 Non electric $16.00

  Reservations 877-444-6777   or recreation.gov

  Dump station  picnic table fire ring  grill  showers  flush and pit toilets  swim beach  boat ramp drinking water

  Some campsites have been washed out and might not be replaced.  There are some great site on the water but if you want one of those reserve early.   campground is fully shaded with red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum.  Fishing is the main stay for folks but wildlife watching is another spor

  There is a corner market as you turn off SR 25 if you need something last minute.  The road in is like riding a roller coaster, steep and sharp curves so be careful.

  Directions from Heber Springs, AR, go 3 miles northwest on SR 16, then 1.25 northeast on the access road, follow signs. 

  Address:  734 Cove Creek Road, Quitman, AR  72131

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 12, 2021

  Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

  Nice little park

  This park is pretty much spotless. I tent camped in the fall and loved it. All the tent sites have a gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. Lots of trees to set up your hammock. They have a swim beach and small boat rentals in the summer. There’s a nice paved walking trail too. I highly recommend.

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  Devin M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2021

  Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

  Nice area but tent sites are not good

  Lake is nice. Didn’t catch many fish though. Swim area is very well kept. Adorable pedal boats. Tent camping sites are right at the entrance on the road. You have to park in the parking lot and carry all your stuff to the camp ground. Definitely don’t recommend using a tent site at all. The entire park is very well kept and very clean. Park staff were very nice and helpful. Mountain biking trail is in good condition. North loop was even good for my 8 year old while I did trail running. Cute little state park.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 30, 2021

  Heber Springs

  Uptown Downtown

  Heber Springs Campground is basically in down town Heber Springs.

  • Open mid March - October 31
  • 97 sites with electric
  • 50 amp service available 
  • 35 non electric
  • Reservations accepted
  • HUGE boat launch with massive parking
  • drinking water
  • dump station
  • general store
  • marina
  • picnic area
  • playground
  • flush toilets
  • showers
  • Address:  89 Park Road, Heber Springs, AR  72543

  Directions from Heber Springs go 2.5 miles west on SR 110, then north 1/2 mile north to park entrance.  If you put in the address, at least with our gps it did not take you to the park gate, just keep going.

  Wide well paved streets and well maintained.  Grass was manicured and general upkeep being done.  Very nice playground for children ages 5 - 12 with recommended adult supervision.  Large clean bath houses.  Sites are wooded with pads being maintained with most being level.  A lot of beautiful water sites and people were able to tether boats at site.  Not sure if they are able to leave them in the water overnight.  Most of the sites are sites that I would call "Double Sites.  There is a massive boat launch area.  One of the largest I have seen and an equally large parking area for vehicles and boat trailers.  The lake encompasses 30,000 acres of crystal clear water.  The state of Arkansas is known as "The Natural State" and what better example than here.

  The town of Heber Springs has so much to offer and this campground is just a part of the package.  While on the lake you have so many options on the lake, fishing, pontoon boats, kayaks, SUP, skiing, scuba diving and the list goes on.  If you plan to fish take your pick, walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, and trout.  Fly fish or cast, I'm sure you can even pole fish if you want.  Fishing tournaments are held through out the year.  Guide or private, kayak or boat.  Take your pick.  

  Not only are you able to enjoy the water but you will be able to find many other pursuits to keep you busy.

  • Golfing  You will find a championship 18 hole golf course which is reported to be the prettiest in Arkansas.  There is a country club with a course and there is even a 18 hole disc golf course.
  • Restaurants abound so you will be able to find just about anything to suit all taste buds.
  • Hiking  you will find the Buckeye National Nature Trail, downstream from the dam  The Collins Creek located at the Collins Creek Recreation Area.  The Josh Park Memorial Trail located at the Dam Site Park.  Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail which follows a beautiful wooded bluff over looking the Little Red River below the dam.  On this trail you will see two different types of trees that have grown together and Arkansas even has their version of a "balanced rock".  The Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Trail is accessible by boat from Highway 337 at the Sugar Loaf Recreation Area
  • If you are lucky enough to be in the area during the colder months you must check out the Majestic Trumpter Swans.  They return back to the area every year with their numbers growing.  It is quite a sight to see and hear.  Ask a local about the trumpter swans and they will be able to tell you how to get out to Magness Lake which is east of Heber Springs.  They return to Magness Lake which is a 30 acre oxbow lake near the Little Red.  This truly is an amazing sight as this is the largest population of trumpter swans in the southeast United States.  Birding is alive and well in this area and keep a lookout for the truly majestic bald eagle.
  • Another little tidbit is that Heber Springs was know as the location of a health spa.  In a small city park you can still find the remains of "Seven Natural Springs.  Names given to the springs White Sulfphur, Arsenic Chaybeate, Iron Freestone, Red Sulphur, Saltpeter Magnesium Powder, Eye Spring and Black Sulphur.  The springs have been capped but some still produce and remain in use.

  So laid back or active you will find it in the Greers Ferry Heber Springs area.

  • LNT
  • Leave it Better Than You Found It
  • Stay safe and have fun.
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  Francis W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Jacksonport State Park Campground

  Tidy

  Small very tidy and spacious campground. Stayed in tent. Clean showers and restroom. $45 for tent site with electrical connection and water.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Jacksonport State Park Campground

  Arkansas Gem

  Jacksonport has grown since we tent camped here years ago. Great new Visitors Center, still love the museum (it is closed right now because of COVID), the beach is pretty, but we miss the old Paddlewheel. Nice level sites and shaded.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Buffalo Point C Loop

  Great for canoeing and hiking

  This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. This loop is perfect for walk-in tent camping. 

  The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.

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  Travis G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 13, 2020

  Cedar Ridge RV Park - Temporarily Closed

  Great campsite

  Have stayed here twice so far and love it. Price is cheap and they work off the trust system. They have electric and water camper hookups and tent camping. They also have a little bath house there too. Not 5 star lodging but the view over white river is breathtaking.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Sylamore Creek Camp

  Quiet little campground

  For a small campground, this place has a lot to offer. Well stocked store, RV sites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, pavilion, and even a stage for events. 

  Quick access to the Syllamore Trail, the creek, and nearby mountain biking trails.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  Great canoeing and hiking

  This a a great park with direct access to the Buffalo River and hiking trails including one with a cave to explore. The Rangers are very helpful and a great resource for new visitors.

  The park has RV sites, walk-in tent sites and group sites.

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  Lacee G.

  Ranger

  

  May. 21, 2020

  Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

  Bring your kayak and enjoy

  The tent site that we had was great. (Site 37) It was right by the water with tons of room and a nice, level ground. Some hammock trees were nearby as well.There was a shared water spigot near the site.

  You park in a small lot behind the tent sites and carry your things a short distance.

  The bathrooms were clean, but they were quite a distance from the tents. This was my one and only complaint about this SP.

  In the warmer months, starting in May, they rent out kayaks, paddle boats, and canoes. There is also a small concession stand you can order from.

  My husband caught one fish while we were there from our camp site. It’s very handy being that close to the water.

  There is a great hiking trail around the lake. About 3.5 miles if you combine the cabin trail with the Huckleberry trail. It was an enjoyable hike. There were people of all ages enjoying it.

  We would definitely camp in this spot again!

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  Kim B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  Buffalo River national Park

  Beautiful river among bluffs and forests. This campsite does allow reservations so it’s the safest bet for your trip through the park in the summer. There are some walk-in tent sites too but you won’t be very far from your car. Nice and simple campground, clean, actual hot showers.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  South Maumee Camping Area — Buffalo National River

  Good canoeing spot

  There are a handful of tent sites, a primitive bathroom, and direct access to the Buffalo River. 

  There is limited shelter during bad lightning storms.  The road in is very dicey and a long way off the main road. Does provide a good place to take out or start a canoe trip and it is free.

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  Jannetta C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Shiloh - Greers Ferry Lake

  Beautiful "beach" feel

  We tent camped on a small point of the park-we were the only one in that area. it was a beautiful location, cool breezes off the lake all night, moon rising above. it was wonderful!! Slept with the rainfly off and never got hot! Perfect campsite. Drove to a marina to paddle board and kayak to Sugarloaf mountain the next day. The paddle was a little rough with the current, but making it to the island, hiking to the top and getting that view of the lake-priceless! Bucket list checkoff.

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  Alison C.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 3, 2018

  Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

  Beautiful, peaceful campground with lots to do.

  This was our second trip to Woolly Hollow. The first time was in April, and the trails and waterfalls were better maintained and more beautiful in April. We still enjoyed our trip though. They have great trails for hiking and mountain biking. There is a nice swimming area with a shop to order drinks/snacks. The park rangers and staff were super friendly and helpful. The bathroom facilities were clean. Although we stayed in the RV camp area, the tent camping area had some great sites, some right on the water.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Lori .

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2019

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  Buffalo Point Loop B Site 25

  We have loved BP for 25 years. We have always tent camped but now we have a camper. This site isn't great for a camper/RV, but at least we were at Buffalo Point! I say it's not great for a camper for the following reasons: Your camper door opens into a BUNCH of brush/bamboo. The picnic table is on the wrong side (not the door side). Other than that, the good things about it are: like I said, you're at Buffalo Point and the river is right below you . You are RIGHT next to the boat launch/swimming area. All that to say, if this was the last site available, we would take it again, it's just not our first choice.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Lacee G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 16, 2019

  Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

  Camp and Float on Lower Buffalo

  We tent camped at the Buffalo Point Campground in loop B for a few days. These sites are the closest to the river and the swimming area. The sites are pretty close together, but there were a few that had more room (next time). You can not access the river from these sites. There is a view of the river through some brush.

  We rented from Wild Bills and floated to Rush. It was gorgeous! We saw tons of wildlife and were the only ones on the river on a Thursday morning.

  The sites being close together and the lack of a super flat area for our tent is the reason for the 4 star. Plus the bathrooms were a little dirty, but they had great pressure and hot water.

  Don’t miss out on the Indian Rockhouse trail and the concession restaurant. Get the broasted chicken breast and jojo potatoes. Trust me. Plus a piece of peanut butter pie!

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  Wayne J.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Mike V.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 31, 2016

  John F Kennedy

  camping and hiking at JFK Park Campground at Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Arkansas

  Very nice little campground just off Arkansas Hwy 25 by Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Arkansas. Actually, many of the campsites are along the beginning of the Little Red River. A lot of people were fishing here, and there is a fish hatchery here also, so better know the fishing regulations if fishing.
  Campsites are fine, at least partly shaded for many sites, not huge, but at a great location. Nice short hiking trail along Collins Creek. Thumbs up for this place. Would be happy to hang out here again some day.

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  Lindsay H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 4, 2017

  John F Kennedy

  Fantastic!

  I have camped here for years with my dad. The tent sites are always maintained well and the bathroom facilities are cleaned everyday! It's very close to the Little Red River and you can easily walk down to fish or walk to shore line if the dam isn't releasing water. That would be the one drawback to this camp site is when the dam releases water, the river rises a lot. I'm talking a good 5 feet. Which can make it difficult to fish or enjoy the river. However, there are hiking trails and the trout hatchery all in the same area, so you can find things to do no matter what the conditions. I have and will always continue to recommend this place to anyone that asks.

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  Betty U.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 6, 2021

  Dam Site(greers Ferry)

  Dam site greer ferry

  I love the Heber Springs parks. Jfk park is my favorite,as you can tell its others too. They are all booked up. I've never stayed on dam site very much but its a very nice park.

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  Rick T.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  2SHOE S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 16, 2018

  Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

  Friendly and accessible family campground

  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. I believe the State Park puts on some interesting programs, too, so watch their calendar. The hiking loops around the lake and grounds are just fine but cannot offer the majestic scenery of some of the more mountainous regions of the state. If you camp in the RV loop you will likely meet some nice folks and enjoy nature among other RVers. The park is well taken care of, but again, it's not winning awards for the most striking setting our state has to offer. Nonetheless, Woolly Hollow makes a good getaway for families that want to spend time outdoors, ride their bikes around or take a swim, look up at the stars, and not venture too far from home.

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  Arkansas F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  North Sylamore Campground

  This helps make the Natural State Great!

  This campground is located just past a low water bridge. There is NO cell service in the park. The camping area has a great swimming hole, beach and shaded hiking. Some enjoy jumping off the rocks/cliff, but I would not recommend it. RV sites with water and electric and full bathrooms/showers. Their is another nearby camping area that has has RV sites, bathrooms, tent sites and group sites. The Rangers and very helpful and informative. There is also parking for backcountry camping/hiking nearby. 

  The main trail connects to a network of trails over fifty miles long. There is also a pound with a dam and old mill structure not that far away. There are guided cave Tours with paved walkways and elevators, plus more rugged off-trail caving tours as well. The visitor center is very informative and has a small gift shop. We come here year round for swimming in the summer, hiking in the fall and spring, and caving in the winter.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2021

  Dam Site(greers Ferry)

  Fishing Time

  Open:  Year round

  Sites:  148 electric

                93 non electric

  Fees:    $14.00 - $33.00

  Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

  Boat ramp   drinking water   dump station   marina   restrooms with flush toilets   showers   day use picnic area playground

  Greers Ferry Dam Site is one of several around the lake created by the Greers Ferry Dam which created the 40,000 acre lake.  The dam was dedicated by John F Kennedy one month prior to his death.

  Be aware that many of the sites might be hard to back into or hard to level your rig.  The area is thickly wooded and that might make it difficult.  There are a lot of large moss covered rocks that help to set the scene for  wooded wonderland for tents and smaller rigs.  Check your site before parking this park like many of the Corp of Engineer parks are older and built with tent and small RV's in mind.  It is a beautiful site and in Arkansas you must try the fishing

  Directions:  3 miles northeast of Heber Springs, AR by way of SR 25 Bypass.