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Best Glamping near Hope, AR

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Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground and DeGray Lake Resort State Park house some of the finest glamping accommodations near Hope, Arkansas. These destinations feature luxury yurts, deluxe safari tents, and upscale canvas accommodations with premium amenities rarely found in traditional camping. The glamping units come equipped with comfortable queen beds, high-quality linens, climate control systems, and dedicated outdoor living spaces. "This is a quiet campground with plenty of shaded and nearly perfectly level pull ins," shared one guest who appreciated the comfortable surroundings. DeGray Lake's boutique camping options provide additional amenities including private outdoor decks, enhanced furniture, and tasteful decor that blends with the natural surroundings, creating an immersive yet comfortable outdoor experience within easy driving distance of Hope.

Diamond mining experiences make the glamping resorts in this region truly distinctive, with Crater of Diamonds State Park allowing guests to search for genuine diamonds and keep their finds while enjoying upscale accommodations. Visitors can explore the 37-acre diamond field during the day and return to plush glamping tents at night. The eco-friendly glamping options incorporate sustainable features while providing access to on-site amenities including hiking trails, water recreation at nearby lakes, and educational programs. One reviewer noted, "We were here for a few days starting on Memorial Day. The campsites are very well maintained, shaded, and generally beautiful since we are surrounded by tall trees in the forest." These distinctive accommodations book quickly year-round, with peak seasons requiring reservations several months in advance, especially for premium yurts and safari tents that offer the most luxurious amenities.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hope, Arkansas (14)

    1. Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Murfreesboro, AR
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-3113

    $15 - $50 / night

    "clothes and shoes while out in the search area."

    "clothes and shoes while out in the search area."

    2. Daisy State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Kirby, AR
    40 miles
    Website

    "Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest. "

    "There is running water near the campsites. Clean bathroom and showers!"

    3. Murfeesboro RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Murfreesboro, AR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-4058

    "This place has been great, we stayed for two nights and got to rent out equipment for free to go diamond mining and the woman on staff was very friendly and helped us out with a last minute reservation"

    "Tent sites have electric. So bought an extension cord and took full advantage for a small heater. It’s by the road. So some road noise then the cows moo.. other then having to pay."

    4. DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    31 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    48 miles
    Website

    "Lots of activities here, we stayed at the De Roche Ridge campsite area, love the view of the lake no matter which site you stay and enjoyed beautiful sunsets from ours."

    "Well maintained, lodge on site, family and pet friendly."

    5. White Cliffs Park

    2 Reviews
    Ashdown, AR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 287-4253

    $25 - $45 / night

    "We were tent camping and had plenty of flat area for our tent and we were far enough away from neighbors that it was quite."

    "Clean park, clean bathrooms, level pad, a little narrow, picnic table, bbq pit, and a large hook to hang stuff"

    6. Atlanta State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Queen City, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 796-6476

    $14 - $16 / night

    "We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night."

    "The staff was great. Bryan and Rebecca were very helpful and friendly! Made us feel welcomed to stay and glad we were here. The sites can be a bit tight for a big rig. We were in a 40' 5th wheel."

    7. Texarkana RV Park & Event Center

    7 Reviews
    Wake Village, TX
    36 miles
    +1 (903) 306-1364

    "I was able to call ahead, reserve a spot, and have an automatic check in upon arrival. We are traveling cross country and didn’t arrive until 2 AM. Super easy and convenient."

    "We arrived late and left early so we didn’t have much time to see the park. We did take a shower in the morning and they have great bathrooms. They are large and extremely well taken care of."

    8. COE Lake Greeson Parker Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    New Melones Lake, AR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 285-2151

    "Right on Lake Greeson.

    All camper sites have 50A, 30A & 15A service along with water, with really good water pressure. Hot shower and clean bathrooms to boot."

    "We stayed in site 14 right across from the lake. The bathrooms were clean and looked like they had just been updated. We would definitely come back sometime!"

    9. Forest Lake RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Wright Patman Lake, TX
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 832-0128

    $75 / night

    "Nice Location near the lake. Away from center city but close enough if you need something. Long and short term sites! We love nearby and plan to take our camper just for fun one night!"

    10. Caddo River Access RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Caddo Gap, AR
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 356-5336

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Grills, fire Rings, and picnic tables available. Nice shaded area for tent camping. They are very close to the outfitter drop spot. Right on the river."

    "It is located a little south of central Arkansas so it’s easily accessible to the whole state. It’s also very affordable and has great amenities."

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  • Chad K.
    May. 29, 2017

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Fantastic

    Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest.  The sites are located right on the lake.  The sites have a framed out, level area big enough for am 8 person tent.  Each site has a light pole, fire pit and table and easy access to the parking lot in case you forget something.  The shower facilities are clean and modern.  There is plenty at Daisy from fishing to boating to a big playground for the kids.  The park staff are helpful and friendly.  It was not busy during out visit but I can see this park filling up in the spring and fall quickly, so reservations are recommended.

  • Prospector J.
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    An Arkansas Diamond Mine

    The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an exciting place full of rich history and, of course, finding lots of rough diamonds. The State Park is listed as the eighth largest reserve of diamonds in the world according to their website, and this park sets itself apart from anywhere else by allowing visitors to keep any diamonds that they find. Some lucky visitors have even found diamonds worth thousands of dollars.

    This review will give you tips about the search area that are based on my firsthand experiences. It will allow you to develop a game plan of possible places to dig, as well as what indicators to look for before taking a trip to the famous Arkansas diamond mine. So, let us begin by identifying what type of indicator rocks that are mixed in with ordinary organic soil on the mine field. Minerals, such as Quartz crystals, calcite, magnetite, spinel, garnet, chromite, and diopside will be the main rocks you will want to look for while prospecting for diamonds. These rocks were created in a similar process during the heating and cooling process of the rock cycle.

    Search Area Conditions

    The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area. The Crater of Diamonds plows their fields, but the implements only turn over the top two feet of dirt repeatedly. Diamonds are found in gravel deposits within the mind field, but they will be below two feet anywhere on the search field.

    Secondly, you must be able to probe correctly to understand what the ground is underneath. When probing things like vibrations and sound are your friends. Usually, a ground probe is a 10 ft. steel rod that allows you to hear and feel the vibrations. A 4 ft. rod will do for the daily visitor and a 10 ft. rod will be good enough for the most serious Rockhounds ready to dig deep.

    Using your probe comes down to the noise that you hear and feel. The first step is to make sure the ground is soaking wet to make the probe pierce the ground easier. Next, as you push down the probe remember there are objects in the ground and not every time your probe stops its diamond bearing gravel Gravel deposits can be as hard as concrete depending on how old the deposit is. You will run into tree roots and layers of hard rock. Keep watering the hole, push down and twist on the probe handle to continue downward in probing until you have met your depth mark.

    Once that you have found a promising site by probing the next step is to dig down to to your chosen depth to see for yourself. Other ways of searching are in the form of walking around and picking up anything that shines or simple strip mining one area and separating the dirt from the gravel before starting with your chosen final diamond recovery process to condense the heavy rocks and gemstones to the middle of your screen or sarucca.

    For more detailed step by step instructions on probing or the diamond recovery process check out the eBook "How to Find Diamonds" learn more at www.EliteMinersClub(dot)com

  • Prospector J.
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    An Arkansas Diamond Mine

    The Crater of Diamonds State Park is an exciting place full of rich history and, of course, finding lots of rough diamonds. The State Park is listed as the eighth largest reserve of diamonds in the world according to their website, and this park sets itself apart from anywhere else by allowing visitors to keep any diamonds that they find. Some lucky visitors have even found diamonds worth thousands of dollars.

    This review will give you tips about the search area that are based on my firsthand experiences. It will allow you to develop a game plan of possible places to dig, as well as what indicators to look for before taking a trip to the famous Arkansas diamond mine. So, let us begin by identifying what type of indicator rocks that are mixed in with ordinary organic soil on the mine field. Minerals, such as Quartz crystals, calcite, magnetite, spinel, garnet, chromite, and diopside will be the main rocks you will want to look for while prospecting for diamonds. These rocks were created in a similar process during the heating and cooling process of the rock cycle. Search Area Conditions The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area.

    The Crater of Diamonds plows their fields, but the implements only turn over the top two feet of dirt repeatedly. Diamonds are found in gravel deposits within the mind field, but they will be below two feet anywhere on the search field. Secondly, you must be able to probe correctly to understand what the ground is underneath. When probing things like vibrations and sound are your friends. Usually, a ground probe is a 10 ft. steel rod that allows you to hear and feel the vibrations. A 4 ft. rod will do for the daily visitor and a 10 ft. rod will be good enough for the most serious Rockhounds ready to dig deep. 

    Using your probe comes down to the noise that you hear and feel. The first step is to make sure the ground is soaking wet to make the probe pierce the ground easier. Next, as you push down the probe remember there are objects in the ground and not every time your probe stops its diamond bearing gravel Gravel deposits can be as hard as concrete depending on how old the deposit is. You will run into tree roots and layers of hard rock. Keep watering the hole, push down and twist on the probe handle to continue downward in probing until you have met your depth mark. 

    Once that you have found a promising site by probing the next step is to dig down to to your chosen depth to see for yourself. Other ways of searching are in the form of walking around and picking up anything that shines or simple strip mining one area and separating the dirt from the gravel before starting with your chosen final diamond recovery process to condense the heavy rocks and gemstones to the middle of your screen or sarucca.

    For more detailed step by step instructions on probing or the diamond recovery process check out the eBook "How to Find Diamonds" learn more at www.EliteMinersClub(dot)com

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 4, 2021

    Atlanta State Park Campground

    Nice and dark for star gazing

    We, unfortunately, only got to spend one night here on our way through the area but enjoyed some great stargazing due to the park being quite dark.

    We appreciated electric and water being at the campsite, especially for only $14 per night.

    The only thing negative we noticed during our very short stay was that while the bathrooms were clean, they seemed old and small. Men and women each had just one shower stall and it was behind only a shower curtain in the main restroom area. (We were in the Wilkins Creek Loop.)

    Staff was friendly and welcoming. We'd like to come back and explore the area more when we have time.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 24, 2025

    Texarkana RV Park & Event Center

    Not impressed

    Made reservations for a back in site. Upon check in, nobody was in the office. Called the number on the door and was directed to park in the pull-through immediately at the entrance. Gate is broken and doesn’t close, nobody at the check in, RIGHT off the highway. Didn’t feel safe. Very loud. Playground area was very old and not maintained. “Dog park” was a 6ft x 6ft chain link square. Lots of permanent lots that are kind of gross. There is a new Love’s hookup & Sunrise RV parks nearby— will be using those in the future! Will not be back.

  • G
    Oct. 24, 2021

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Great campsite!

    The campsite is great! There is running water near the campsites. Clean bathroom and showers!

  • 2
    Mar. 31, 2022

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Fun with the Fam

    Nice campground, WiFi was out of service during our stay although you can get a decent signal at the visitor center. Bring extra clothes and shoes. Campsite was sufficient. Books up fast so plan ahead. Murfreesboro was cute town. Bring your own s’mores - they have been sold out for weeks.

  • P
    Apr. 8, 2021

    DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    Our first resort park 😍

    From our stay in Mar 15 2021. Lots of activities here, we stayed at the De Roche Ridge campsite area, love the view of the lake no matter which site you stay and enjoyed beautiful sunsets from ours. Full hookups, level pads, clean and well maintained picnic benches, fire pits and grills.

    Enjoyed brunch at the Lodge's restaurant, beautiful view of the lake here. They had cleaned all play areas and set up toys for young kids.

    We enjoyed paddle boating, horse back riding and disc golf. Each trail had a information board where you can scan a QR code to know more about the trail, what made it unique and what to look out for while you are out there. This was new to us and kept us curious.

    Some trails were soggy but it had been raining for a few days making it difficult to get past. Some signs indicating this could have helped us stay off the trails.

  • Jeanette W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2024

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Great Location

    This camp is ideally located in the Crater of Diamonds State Park with easy access to the Visitors Center by foot or car. The campsites are well maintained and adequately situated to afford some privacy. There are 6 individual bathrooms with toilet, sink and shower, in the bathouse nearest to us that are modern and clean. The shower was "almost" hot.

    The only negative is that the adjacent site's fire ring is too close to our back window and the smoke from a fire could enter our window.

    This is our second stay at this park and we would definitely return.

Guide to Hope

Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground and Parker Creek Lake Greeson offer practical camping options near Hope, Arkansas. Located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, this region features lakes and forests at elevations between 300-500 feet. Seasonal temperatures range from cold winters with occasional ice to humid summers reaching 95°F, with spring and fall providing moderate camping conditions.

What to do

Diamond mining techniques: At Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground, visitors can search the 37-acre field using various methods. "The best time to take a trip to the Arkansas diamond fields is after a heavy rainstorm, but keep in mind that you will get muddy during your visit so always wear the appropriate clothes and shoes while out in the search area," advises one experienced prospector.

Water recreation: Lake Greeson offers swimming, fishing, and boating within a short drive from camping areas. "The sites were HUGE and there were very few other campers. We stayed in site 14 right across from the lake," reports a camper at Parker Creek Lake Greeson.

Hiking trails: Multiple hiking trails with varying difficulty levels cross through the region. One visitor noted, "The Island Trail by the lodge and my son loved the snake talk and snake skin bookmark event. We had a wonderful weekend, the park was beautiful and everyone was friendly."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in this area maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. At DeGray Lake Resort State Park, visitors appreciate the amenities: "The bathroom and showers were nice but a little outdated. Hot shower and clean bathrooms to boot."

Spacious sites: Many campsites offer substantial room between neighbors. "Super quiet, almost had the place to ourselves. All camper sites have 50A, 30A & 15A service along with water, with really good water pressure," notes a camper about their experience.

Waterfront access: Several campgrounds provide direct lake or river access from campsites. "Right across from the campsite was a trail to the water, which was very convenient! We took our kayaks down and were able to swim in the water right there," shares a camper who visited DeGray Lake.

What you should know

Best seasons: Moderate temperatures make spring and fall ideal for glamping in Hope, Arkansas. "Winter, Spring and Fall are the best seasons to visit. The diamond field is a large, unshaded field," advises a visitor to Daisy State Park Campground.

Weather considerations: Summer heat can be intense in unshaded areas. "Summer camping temperatures are very hot. Make sure you have fans or some way of staying cool," warns an experienced camper.

Reservation requirements: Book early for weekend stays, especially during peak seasons. "If you are planning to kayak, canoe or tube, then you may not mind how busy the campgrounds are," notes a visitor regarding weekend crowding.

Tips for camping with families

Water park access: Some campsites include admission to water recreation areas. "Included with your campsite is admission to the nice water park. The sites are rustic but spacious allowing big rigs to also stay here," mentions a visitor to Crater of Diamonds.

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