Camping near Hindsville, AR

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    The Ozark Mountains surrounding Hindsville, Arkansas feature a variety of camping options within a short drive, from state parks to Corps of Engineers facilities along scenic waterways. Withrow Springs State Park, just outside nearby Huntsville, provides year-round camping with full hookup sites for RVs and tent camping areas. Within an hour's drive, campers can access Beaver Lake's multiple recreation areas including Horseshoe Bend and Rocky Branch campgrounds, which offer lakefront sites with electric hookups. Devil's Den State Park, approximately 45 minutes southwest, consistently receives high ratings for its scenic mountain setting and well-maintained facilities that accommodate both tent and RV camping.

    Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, with many campgrounds accessible via winding mountain roads that may challenge larger RVs. As one camper noted, "The drive to Rocky Branch is set in rural Arkansas in the rolling Ozark Mountains. It is narrow, winding, with a dense covering of beautiful trees." Cell service is spotty in many areas, particularly at Devil's Den and Withrow Springs, where visitors report limited or no AT&T coverage. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and weekends when lakefront sites fill quickly. Weather patterns can change rapidly in the mountains, with spring bringing potential flooding and summer featuring hot, humid conditions.

    Waterfront camping represents a major draw for visitors to the region, with Beaver Lake's 500-mile shoreline hosting numerous campgrounds. "Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites," reported one visitor to Horseshoe Bend. Many campgrounds feature swimming beaches, boat ramps, and fishing opportunities, with bass fishing tournaments regularly held throughout the year. Families appreciate the playgrounds and recreational facilities at state parks, while those seeking more solitude might prefer the smaller, less developed areas. Wildlife sightings are common, with deer frequently spotted at dawn and dusk. Campers should stock up on supplies before arrival as many campgrounds are several miles from the nearest grocery stores.

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    Best Campgrounds near Hindsville (260)

      1. Withrow Springs State Park Campground

      4.4(27)8mi from HindsvilleRVs, Tents

      "This small State Park just outside Huntsville Arkansas has many amenities. Family friendly handicap accesible. I has 30 tent Rv and walk in tent camping."

      "Great get away from 4th crowds. Was super hot & humid, but Arkansas in July!!! Lots of shade, took our fans to help keep cool. Full hookups...no cell service for T-Mobile. Used our Starlink."

      2. Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground

      3.9(28)13mi from Hindsville187 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Found this gem tucked away in Northwest Arkansas. Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses."

      "Got a nice little spot on the lake to do some hammock camping for two nights. Was able to get this spot within the week which was a surprise as busy as it was."

      from $16 - $75 / night

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      3. Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake

      3.7(15)12mi from Hindsville61 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We stayed in space 33 without looking first and we had to back our 30 foot fifth wheel down about 100 foot hill around the corner to get into the space. Campsite did have electric and a picnic table."

      "We didn't have a lake site, but it looked like there were a few sites directly on the lake which would be amazing."

      from $24 - $75 / night

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      4. War Eagle Campground

      4.4(9)10mi from Hindsville26 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Historic area in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. Spots have shade, fire rings, and a river close by to play in. We used this spot as a base camp to hike in Hobbs State Park"

      "The road to the park goes through a poorer community, but located within short distance to stores and other parks."

      from $22 - $75 / night

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      5. Prairie Creek (AR)

      3.8(24)18mi from Hindsville108 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This campground is located on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas. It is a Corp of engineer lake. We stayed in site 30 which is quite small but our Winnebago 24’ Trend fit in fine."

      "Our little loop was nice and secluded while being close to the shower house and park."

      from $20 - $200 / night

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      6. Wanderlust RV Park

      4.5(21)19mi from Hindsville5 sitesRVs, Cabins

      "We have a smaller pull behind camper and picked one of the ridge sites with 30 amp full hookup. The sunsets on the ridge were amazing!"

      "This campground is very close to several religious attractions. So if you’re looking for Jesus he will be close by."

      from $39 - $136 / night

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      7. Rocky Branch Campground

      3.0(11)14mi from Hindsville41 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The restroom was very nearby (not flush toilets). The man at the check-in booth was very friendly and helpful, as was the ranger."

      "We were in a tent so didn’t have a problem getting around but would not like to try to get into some of these spots with a camper or RV. Most people are here with campers so it may not be that bad."

      from $22 - $75 / night

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      8. Dam Site River - Beaver Lake

      4.2(18)19mi from Hindsville58 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground is one of the hidden treasures of northern Arkansas. You are always close to the water and a short distance to a fantastic hike on Beaver lake."

      "Booked this visit for close little pseudo-holiday while working near Branson. The spots were very long and staggered in distance apart."

      from $22 - $29 / night

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      9. Devil's Den State Park Campground

      4.7(88)33mi from HindsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great. "

      "The trails are great and our campsite had a path right down to the river. The water hookup was a bit tricky, it leaks all over the place until you turn it all the way."

      from $20 / night

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      10. Rivers Edge RV Park

      3.5(4)8mi from HindsvilleRVs

      from $25 - $75 / night

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    1379 Reviews of 260 Hindsville Campgrounds


    • Jenny
      Aug. 16, 2026

      Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

      Site 16 - little piece of paradise

      Very nice park - clean and quiet. We did the kayak tour this morning which was nice. There’s also a kayak rental Kiosk down by the boat ramp through Whenever Watersports (download the app). There’s trails and also a pool. Pool closed down Aug 9, 2026 since lifeguards had to go back to school. That was the only bummer this trip cause temps are still close to 100.

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Kettle Campground, Cabins & RV Park

      Quiet, Lots of trees, Swimming Pool

      This is a cute campground with lots of trees for shade. This is my first camping experience and I’m impressed. Most of the campers seem to be long term residents who don’t make a lot of noise. I chose this one because the camp sites were wooded not parking lot fashion. Sewage hook up right at your site. Air conditioned laundry. Nice owners very accommodating. The pool is clean and a great way to cool off. Shower house a little dated but clean. It’s right on 62 and you can catch a trolly for 6$ a day for a full day of rides in eureka. The highway next to it kind of dangerous for an ebike but I just bought a month pass for 26$ My site seemed almost double in size. I started at 17 which seemed tight to get into.

    • Jenny
      Aug. 2, 2026

      pathfinder rv resort

      New, clean RV park

      New park with young trees (so not much shade yet), pond for fishing and a walking trail around it. Large clubhouse is where the bathhouses are with four individual bathrooms with showers, laundry facility, propane for sale and a nice pool.

    • Jenny
      Aug. 2, 2026

      Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

      Beautiful and peaceful

      Clean state park. We enjoyed the trails, kayak rental at the marina. Other amenities include nice bathhouses and a pool.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 2, 2026

      Hog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort

      Still a nice park, but...

      We last stayed here five years ago when the park was new. Some of the areas and amenities that are now available were still under construction during our last trip. The bottom line… still a very nice park, but it's starting to show its age a little. 

      Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate, though several roads have asphalt failures that need attention. Even though it's not too far from Interstate 49, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful. 

      We were assigned to pull-thru site number 36. Most of the sites are gravel, but the pull-thru row that we were in had concrete pads. For the most part, all sites appear fairly level. 

      Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. 

      Two bathroom areas also have showers and laundry facilities- one at the front of the park and one in the rear. The pool area and playground are located at the front of the park.

      Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is Wi-Fi in the park, but the park info sheet that they provide you with notes that the Wi-Fi is spotty. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 418 Mbps down and 21 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, and if you do need clear access for satellite reception, there are plenty of sites available with no trees. There are plenty of OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable was not available. 

      Dog Park: They have two nice fenced-in parks that are in great condition. The one in the front of the park is divided for big and small dogs, while the one in the back is larger but not divided. They both have benches, which are all in good shape. They also provide doggie bags and a trash can. NOTE: I've included a photo of the sign posted at the entrances to the park indicating that they might be shut down. So if having a fenced dog park is mission-critical for your stay, you might want to verify that they are still open when you make your reservation 

      Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from Fayetteville, where you can find plenty of stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. Although the park is starting to show its age, it still deserves a high rating, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy your stay!

    • Kimberly P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 26, 2026

      Haw Creek Falls Camping

      Really popular spot

      We spent one night here. It was a little bit of trouble to get to, as I'm not a fan of driving in the mountains. It had a nice fire ring and a picnic table. There are 2 vault toilets here, not the worst we've seen. They did have toilet paper. Super cute but very shallow swimming hole, maybe 3 ft deep? Very popular too. Seemed every site was full when we pulled through to check it out, so we picked the only open spot, #1. But when we left at 10 am, only one other campsite was occupied so I think they were just daytime guests. We walked downstream a lot looking at small fish in the little pools and we "swam" in the swimming hole, it was nice bc it was hot. Beautiful scenery. No service for my phone.

    • Kimberly P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 25, 2026

      Table Rock State Park Campground

      Table Rock is too big for one visit

      We loved visiting Table Rock Park. We will definitely be back! We stayed at campsite 1, spot 103, a 30 AMP electric site. It was $28 a day with an online fee and tax, put us at about $120 for 4 nights. Definitely worth it and will pay when we come back. Our campsite was in the sun most of the day and that kind of sucked, it was really hot around camp. Our site had a trail right behind it and that led down to a little rock shelf on the lake that was perfect for swimming! We fished there a little and saw some fish and had a few nibbles but didnt catch anything. We went to that spot almost every day we were there. Clean bathrooms, mostly clean showers, and trying out the laundry room tomorrow. Probably one of the nicer campgrounds we've stayed at. It was too hot to hike and the marina was booked on the paddle boats we wanted to rent so we're gonna come back bc this campground is open year round!

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 23, 2026

      Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground

      It Was Ok

      Very flea infested when we went. Water was really low and kinda hot. But the camp ground was pretty and well maintained.


    Guide to Hindsville

    Camping near Hindsville, Arkansas features both lakeside and riverside options with elevation changes typical of the Ozark Mountains, ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85-95°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most camping sites near Hindsville remain open year-round, though some facilities close between November and March.

    What to do

    Fishing at multiple access points: White River below Beaver Dam offers excellent trout fishing opportunities. At Dam Site River - Beaver Lake, "There is trout fishing right along the grounds in the White River and the sites are well kept and beautiful. The local deer greet you at breakfast from across the street," according to Stephen R.

    Hiking through wooded trails: Several campgrounds near Hindsville connect to hiking paths of varying difficulty levels. "We have a great visit! The campground had fantastic trails and butted up right to the water," says Steve W. about Horseshoe Bend Rec Area.

    Swimming at designated beaches: Many campgrounds maintain swimming areas for summer recreation. At Withrow Springs State Park, one camper notes, "The War Eagle Trail is also nearby with a gravel parking lot right near the entrance of the park," making it easy to combine hiking and swimming in one outing.

    Boating with nearby launches: Multiple boat ramps provide lake access for various watercraft. "This site is very small with 2 launch ramps. The lower camp sites are on the water so you have easy access to the water," reports John F. about Rocky Branch Campground.

    What campers like

    Spacious, shaded sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between sites with mature tree cover. At Withrow Springs State Park Campground, Julian C. reports, "All hook ups. Level sites. Trees between sites give lots of shade."

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dawn and dusk bring opportunities to spot local fauna. "The local deer greet you at breakfast from across the street and the facilities are always clean and well maintained," notes a camper at Dam Site River.

    Seasonal camping variety: The region offers different experiences throughout the year. "Stay during off-season. The park was very clean and quiet. Park rangers routinely patrolled and it felt very safe," recommends Leslie D. about Horseshoe Bend.

    Easy access to towns: Despite rural settings, many campgrounds offer reasonable proximity to supplies. A Prairie Creek visitor notes, "Close to Rogers for splurging and eating out. Campsites come with various services so check yours to ensure you have what you need."

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have spotty connectivity. At War Eagle Campground, "Verizon signal was good at 3 jiggers; and stronger than their wifi," according to one visitor, but other providers may have limited or no service.

    Water access varies by site: Not all waterfront campgrounds offer easy water access. At Hickory Creek, "The river was down a very steep hill, so not accessible from camp, but there's a boat ramp nearby," reports Kent A.

    Campsite leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling for RVs. "Be prepared with as many leveling blocks as you can bring if you have a trailer. All spots seemed to have unlevel pads," advises Mandi R. about Prairie Creek.

    Limited winter facilities: Off-season camping means fewer amenities. "Bathrooms were locked for the season, I presume," notes Jody D. about a winter stay at Dam Site River, though the campground remains open year-round.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for playground accessibility: Some campgrounds offer better facilities for children. At Devil's Den State Park Campground, "Pool, great trails, and the creek/river kept my kids entertained and worn out!" reports Melissa M.

    Consider swimming area quality: Swimming beaches vary significantly between locations. At Rocky Branch, "The campground has 2 swimming areas. No real beach but the site at the day-use boat ramp is better than the campground swimming area," advises Doug G.

    Pack for temperature fluctuations: Mountain elevations create variable conditions. "Aside from the extreme humidity this was a great family getaway," mentions a Devil's Den visitor, highlighting the need for appropriate clothing and cooling options.

    Select sites away from marinas: Boat traffic creates early morning noise at some locations. A Prairie Creek camper warns, "Biggest complaint was the marina was below us and they had some form of fishing contest starting at first light so wakeup call of PA announcer and boat motors racing."

    Tips from RVers

    Research site accessibility: Many campgrounds have challenging approaches for larger rigs. At Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake, "Spaces 33 through 43 I would recommend only if you have a small bumper pull that is maybe less than 21 feet long or a class A or class C that's probably less than 25 feet long," advises Lisa M.

    Check water hookup locations: Some sites have unusual utility placements. At War Eagle Campground, Heidi S. notes, "The electric at our site was way in front of the camper, about the distance of the front, right bumper of our truck. We had to go by a $50 extension cord to even hook up."

    Verify campground entrance routes: Navigation apps may suggest problematic approaches. "Instructions on the Dyrt say to turn down Cow Face Road. I would stay on highway 264 to come into the campground as that road is quite a bit wider and not quite so curvy and hilly," recommends a Hickory Creek visitor.

    Consider dual power options: Electrical reliability varies by location and season. One camper reports, "Power at our site had low voltage so the AC wouldn't run correctly. Probably a better destination when it is cooler," suggesting backup power solutions during peak summer months.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Hindsville, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Hindsville, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 260 campgrounds and RV parks near Hindsville, AR and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Hindsville, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hindsville, AR is Withrow Springs State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 27 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hindsville, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Hindsville, AR.

    What parks are near Hindsville, AR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 31 parks near Hindsville, AR that allow camping, notably Beaver Lake and Table Rock Lake.