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Best Dispersed Sites Near Hensley, AR (13)

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25 Reviews of 13 Hensley Campgrounds


  • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR132 - Crossroads Site Dispersed
    Oct. 14, 2024

    FR132 - Crossroads Site Dispersed

    Super Simple But Has Signal

    WARNING Stay on the good gravel roads. GPS took me down 4 miles of an old log trail that I wasn't able to turn around on. Spent thirty minutes cursing GPS and contemplating my life choices. I was headed for one of the other sites but was so tired when I saw this one I took it.

    The site is at a crossroads so quite convenient. Only room for one vehicle. It does have a stone ring for a fire pit. The main draw however is that there is pretty good signal with Verizon here which is really rare in the area.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Harris Brake Lake

    A place to stop for the night

    We arrived late at night, and I'm glad we had our lightbar. It's dispersed camping, so no dumpster, no gray water dump. It does have a picnick table, though.

  • Arthur S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite

    Nice weekend

    Didn’t have to drive too far down the road found a spot on the left. Nice stone camp fire circle, good flat spot for my tent, which is a four person. Bring a chair if you want a comfortable seat, also hard to find decent wood to burn, had to walk a bit to find. Not many cars drive down the road, saw some people hiking, also Sunday morning there were hunters out, so hearing gunshot pretty close to camp. All in all though it is good to be with nature and I’d go back to this spot or find another one on the road. I didn’t go very far down the road have more to explore!

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR132/152 T-Junction Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR
    Jun. 23, 2024

    FR132/152 T-Junction Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR

    Convenient Dispersed Camping 2 Miles from Lake Sylvia

    Large dispersed campsite located 2 miles west of Lake Sylvia State Park, where Forest Road 152 meets Forest Road 132. Clean site with one rock fire ring. Can fit a couple of vehicles. Because of the position of the trees on the site, maneuvering a truck camper into the site may be a challenge; don't recommend anything larger. Tent camping is possible. This is a level dirt site with some embedded rocks jutting up. Nice wooded area around site to stroll through. Seasonal track FR132C is adjacent to the site; this track is hikeable. Since the site is at the intersection of popular forest roads, there will be vehicles driving by. The site is set back enough that dust may not be a concern. No T-Mobile cell service. This is convenient, pretty campsite.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR132 Small Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR
    Jun. 22, 2024

    FR132 Small Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR

    Overnight Dispersed Site

    Coordinates: 34.85431, -92.88115. Small dispersed campsite in the woods just off of Forest Road 132. Close to the forest road; easy access. There is a clean rock fire ring. Good campsite for a quick overnight stay. The surface of the site is dirt with a little bit of pea gravel. This site is only big enough for one rig, truck camper and smaller size. Pitching a tent is possible in a small clearing to the left of the rock fire ring. Slight downward slope but not bad. Shaded in summer. Nice wooded area. No T-Mobile cell service. There are no hiking trails nearby or remarkable natural features here, but the forest at this site is pretty. This is a nice site in the autumn.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Mountain Dispersed
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Crystal Mountain Dispersed

    Good View with Difficult Access

    I haven't camped here recently. Forest Road 132A, which climbs up to the Crystal Mountain Overlook fom Forest Road 132, is not maintained and badly eroded. Drivers with high clearance 4x4 vehicles and OHVs will enjoy driving up this track, but I don't recommend this drive for the average passenger vehicle. I no longer attempt this with my stock AWD Subaru Outback - just not enough clearance. There are two rock fire rings at the top. Despite the nice views at the top, the dispersed campsites are usually trashy. I included an older photo of the view with Lake Winona in the distance.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR132 Grindstone Mountain Area Dispersed, Ouachita NF. AR
    Jun. 21, 2024

    FR132 Grindstone Mountain Area Dispersed, Ouachita NF. AR

    Forested Group Dispersed Site near Crystal Mountain Overlook

    Coordinates: 34.83903, -92.94556.  Set back from Forest Road 132 off of an old track - a short distance west of Forest Road 75. There is some minor erosion on the access to this site from FR132. Large site; good for groups. Should accommodate 4 rigs -  truck campersize & smaller. This site can accommodate 4x4 drivers that are planning to tackle Forest Road 132A to the Crystal Mountain Overlook - a short distance east of this site. FR132A is hikeable for those who do not drive high clearance 4x4s. The dispersed site has a level dirt surface. There are two rock fire rings. Beautiful forest backdrop. No T-Mobile service.

  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

    Free camp in the trees by drained part of lake

    Thank goodness there is a slight breeze. 90 degrees. Summer swampy area. Picked up a med bag of trash; cans, bottles, and paper. Looks better now. I definitely put on bug spray right away. Nice place to sleep and get back on 40East in the morning. Doing a cross country from San Francisco to Pennsylvania.

  • h
    Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Beagle Club Road Pull-Off

    Small, super primitive. Says permit required doubt anyone is checking .

    Not much too it. Basically just two relatively small parking lots in the woods, past some houses off the highway. Would only be good for a super quick over night.

  • Julie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Robinson Dispersed Site
    May. 21, 2024

    Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

    Great place to overnight

    The lake has been partially drained to allow work to be done on stumps. The road back to it is well maintained and we had good cell reception with AT&T and Spectrum. The sunset was beautiful. Peaceful and quiet. The birds and frogs sang all evening.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ouachitas FR179 Dispersed Site
    May. 18, 2024

    Ouachitas FR179 Dispersed Site

    Creekside dispersed camping in the Ouachita National Forest

    Camped here on Dec 13, 2023. Along well maintained gravel forest road, FR 179 in the Ouachita National Forest, Saline County, Arkansas. Really nice large site with a creek that flows into the North Fork of the Saline River was behind the site. Site appears to be large enough for 2 rigs no large than a truck camper. Multiple tents can be set up here. Did not have a problem parking our camper van on a level spot. The dirt surface is level. The site has a rock fire ring. Only a few vehicles drove by the site on FR179. Lots of trees surrounding the site with an open sky above for star gazing. Fishing is possible in the North Fork of the Saline River a short walk south of the site. No hiking trails nearby. No T-Mobile or AT&T cell service.  Love this spot!

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Club Road Pull-Off
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Beagle Club Road Pull-Off

    Fine for a night

    Spent just one night here. Easy to find and has a water spigot. Noticed a sign in the morning that said hunting, fishing, or camping permit required but no one came by to check. One other person here. A bit buggy but otherwise a quiet spot to get some sleep!

  • Mitch H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Harris Brake Lake

    Beautiful Simple Campground (Permit Required)

    Solid site minus the heat and bugs this time of year. I was greeted with a sign at the entrance saying that a hunting/ fishing license or land pass was required to camp. There was no one else there and I wasn't bothered, but keep in mind you might get a wake up call from a ranger. Neither the dyrt or the WMA website said anything about this so that would've been my alibi. Great location with a beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Harris Brake Lake

    Absolutely beautiful!

    It was gorgeous and obviously well taken care of. we were by ourselves the whole night! Designated fire pits and an awesome view of the lake. However, there were two reasons for the four stars. 1) a little deeper into the woods, there were telltale signs for this camping site being a storage spot for people without houses. we had no issues but as two girls camping in a new state, it def made us a bit nervous. 2) there were two relatively major roads running right next to the site, so we got all of the sounds and the lights that come with that. we also got several curious individuals that drove down through to see what it was. but it was free!!! so definitely no major complaints here.

  • Kyle C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Apr. 10, 2022

    Harris Brake Lake

    Hidden gem

    I really enjoyed this site. I stopped on a weekday and I was the only one there. It was nice watching the sun set over the lake.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Nov. 15, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    BARKING DOGS

    Overall a great site. Big trailers, no problem ..... No amenities. Great view. Great fishing lake.

    Attempted to have a fire one night and the neighborhood dogs literally never stopped barking... Never.

  • Samuel S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Nov. 13, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    Maintained, lovely view, FREE

    We had a really great night here. The place was mowed, there was a picnic table and firepit and the previous occupant left us some gathered firewood. This is small as far as public land goes; more like a little park. Very pretty however, and lovely view of the lake!

    I am towing a 19' travel trailer. And someone else is here with a 22'. There are a few places to park with no need to backup.

    My coordinates: 34.9831627, -92.7626397

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    Beautiful sunsets

    No amenities but it’s quiet and pretty and free. The sunset was gorgeous. A little bit of a drive off of I40 but it’s a fantastic spot. We are the only ones here

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Sep. 24, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    Beautiful view

    Got here during sunset and it was beautiful but the gravel roads are invisible at night so definitely have some daylight ahead of you. We have a 25’ travel trailer and didn’t need to do any backing up to get in or out. Full cell signal with XFINITY mobile. 2 picnic tables and spots for fire overlooking lake. Ample places to park

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    Secluded and Quiet

    We stayed here with our dog on our drive west! It’s a great little spot, fairly quiet and secluded. Some car traffic on a nearby road but not bad. There are only picnic tables and small spot for fire, so we just picked a spot near the lake. We had a gorgeous sunset and wonderful view of the lake!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    Great site

    absolutely beautiful place the fireflies here are amazing! Nobody else was camping here which made for some quiet nights :) the locals fish and swim in the lake so light traffic. There is a lot of ticks here i pulled 7 off of me and my dog in one night. other than that it was wonderful.

  • Sara W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Mar. 25, 2021

    Harris Brake Lake

    What a gorgeous view

    Just a picnic table no other amenities and the view is amazing great place to stay for free

  • Dalton B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Harris Brake Lake

    Interesting

    Beautiful free camp ground but.......loud screaming kids and dogs barking...accessible lake and picnic table chained to tree. Light traffic at night.

  • Jeni N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Brake Lake
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Harris Brake Lake

    Our experience was interesting

    This site is a wonderful place to camp because it is free. There was a ton of trash, including broken bottles and broken pans, near each site which was very unpleasant to see and camp near. There seems to be more spots to camp other than where the obvious drive-in sites with a picnic table were. We did not swim or fish in the water, but the lake is beautiful and there is a decent looking boat launch on the property. Our night was interesting because we had heard two gray foxes screeching ALL NIGHT LONG. We hadn’t gotten a lot of sleep that night, along with the dog barking from the very-close nearby houses. No one else was around us though. Overall not terrible, would recommend if anyone is looking for a quick place to swim/fish/sleep.



Guide to Hensley

Camping near Hensley, Arkansas, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Willow Beach, are located right on the water, making them perfect for fishing and boating. One visitor mentioned, "Willow beach is a very pleasant campground on the river," highlighting the scenic views and water activities.
  • Hiking Trails: Campgrounds such as Gulpha Gorge Campground offer access to hiking trails. A reviewer noted, "If you enjoy hiking, this is an excellent location," making it a great spot for those who love to explore nature.
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Rising Star have enjoyed spotting various wildlife. One camper shared, "Plenty of wildlife to be seen!" which adds to the charm of camping in this area.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Gulpha Gorge Campground praised, "The camp host was very welcoming and helpful," emphasizing the cleanliness of the facilities.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds, like Maumelle Park, offer spacious sites. One reviewer mentioned, "The campsites are pretty spacious for tents with their own fire rings too," making it a comfortable choice for families.
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A guest at Lake Catherine State Park Campground said, "Our site on the lake was very beautiful," which adds to the overall experience.

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Downtown Riverside RV Park, have limited amenities. A camper noted, "No picnic table or fire pit on site," so be prepared to bring your own gear.
  • Noise Levels: Campgrounds near highways, such as Little Rock North KOA, can be noisy. One visitor mentioned, "You get a lot of road noise," which might be a concern for light sleepers.
  • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Tar Camp, are only open during certain months. A review stated, "Great place nice sites good fishing," but it's essential to check availability before planning your trip.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Activities: Campgrounds like Catherine's Landing offer fun activities for kids. A family shared, "Plenty of room for the kids to ride bicycles," making it a great spot for family bonding.
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Some areas, especially near water, can have mosquitoes. A visitor at Willow Beach warned, "Locals warned us to beware of mosquitoes at sunset," so pack some bug spray.
  • Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that offer privacy. A camper at Rising Star mentioned, "We had a beautiful, large site with plenty of privacy," which can make a big difference for families.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Maumelle Park noted, "Water & power hookup for each lot," which is essential for RV camping.
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds, like Little Rock North KOA, have close sites. One camper mentioned, "Sites are very close together and face each other," so be ready for a cozy setup.
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Campgrounds near Hensley, Arkansas, often have attractions nearby. A visitor at Downtown Riverside RV Park said, "It's a great central location for visiting attractions," making it easy to enjoy local sights.

Camping near Hensley, Arkansas, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

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