Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hope, AR

Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed on a tranquil waterfront setting near Hope. This primitive campground lacks amenities such as drinking water, electric hookups, or toilet facilities, making it ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking a natural experience with their dogs. Visitors access the sites via drive-in routes suitable for both tents and RVs. Nearby Beard's Bluff Park at Millwood Lake offers more developed pet-friendly camping with water and electric hookups, paved sites, and lake views. Both locations permit campfires, though Bois D'Arce receives particularly positive reviews for its clean, quiet atmosphere and easy lake access. The peninsula camping area remains relatively uncrowded even during peak seasons, with only occasional vehicles passing through midweek.

Pet owners should be prepared for mosquitoes at lakeside camping areas, particularly at Bois D'Arce where the lack of facilities means bringing all supplies including drinking water for both humans and pets. Millwood Lake provides excellent opportunities for dogs to swim and explore, with sites 16 and 17 offering the best lake views and access. Beard's Bluff features a playground suitable for families camping with pets, plus full hookup options for RVs at $15 per night. Hope Village Inn RV Park allows pets but receives notably poor reviews for maintenance and safety concerns, with multiple visitors reporting uncomfortable conditions that prompted them to seek alternative accommodations. Sunrise RV Park in Texarkana offers a more reliable alternative for RV campers with pets who need full hookups while traveling through the region.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hope, Arkansas (78)

    1. Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula

    3 Reviews
    Hope, AR
    9 miles

    "Nice trail, be better after a rain . Level 1 for sure . Some dispersed sites towards end of this end . Residential before you get to end . 2 Dogs running around ."

    2. Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Beautiful wooded views, hiking trails, and pet friendly."

    "This camp is ideally located in the Crater of Diamonds State Park with easy access to the Visitors Center by foot or car."

    3. Hope Village Inn RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Hope, AR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 777-4665

    4. Fair Park RV Park

    1 Review
    Hope, AR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (870) 777-6701

    5. Beard's Bluff Park (AR)

    5 Reviews
    Saratoga, AR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 388-9556

    $18 - $45 / night

    "The campground is in a nice location next to the water. Great spot for the price. Has bathrooms, showers, lake access across the entirety of the campground, and a playground."

    "Power and water with a great view of the lake. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Would stay again if ever in the area."

    6. Beard's Bluff Park

    5 Reviews
    Saratoga, AR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 898-3343

    $12 - $40 / night

    "We got here by chance, not knowing we would stop here for the night and just fell in love with the beauty of the trees and lake! "

    "All with some lake view or on the lake. Many sites are pull thru. Concrete pads with very nice picnic table, fire pit, and separate grill. Some have shelters/roofs over the picnic table."

    7. Millwood State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Saratoga, AR
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 898-2800

    $16 - $42 / night

    "We are from TX and came to Arkansas for a wedding. This was my first out of state, state park so keep that in mind. The sites are clean and well cared for."

    "Campsites are on a one way road and some were tight, but it’s a quiet beautiful park right by the lake. Nice trail for walks and big playground for kids."

    8. White Oak Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Bluff City, AR
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 685-2748

    "This was a little park but still worth the drive. It has really nice bathrooms towards the front. Like the best I have ever seen before!!"

    "We had a great weekend at White Oak Lake, enjoying having the tents-only loop to ourselves, fishing (some basic tackle is available in the Visitor Center), meeting friendly people on the playground, being"

    9. Sunrise RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Texarkana, AR
    23 miles
    +1 (870) 772-0751

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Pet friendly."

    "Full hookups and close to a lot of restaurant. Only downside is there are several potholes on the entrance to the campground. Have to go very slow"

    10. Texarkana KOA

    13 Reviews
    Texarkana, TX
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 792-5521

    "We woke around 8 am my husband didn't have correct change and in comes Dr Jekyl. My husband and I  found the exact change and all was well."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hope, AR

372 Reviews of 78 Hope Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Jennifer S.
    Jan. 6, 2025

    Texarkana KOA

    Nasty

    Te office is nasty dirty has a moldy smell. The bathhouse has mold on shower curtains no soap to wash hands problem flushing toilet.  There was wires zip tied to lady's side . No security after hours and no way to get help after lady leaves at 5. The dog park had poop everywhere and other campers had dogs running off chain. No lights at night was very scary the back of park was awful.  Grass and weeds growing up needs a major clean up and maintenance!!! The playground is near drains that child could fall and very outdated and ran down. Wifi was very poor to say less

  • Jacqueline L.
    Mar. 8, 2020

    Sunrise RV Park

    Quick Stop

    Decent little place. Pool. Nice people. Pet friendly.

  • Samantha E.
    Nov. 13, 2022

    Crater of Diamonds State Park Campground

    Clean, roomy wooded sites

    We love visiting! Campgrounds are clean and well maintained. Sites are roomy with full hook-up. Beautiful wooded views, hiking trails, and pet friendly.

  • G
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Piney Point

    Clean campground

    Clean campground with decent sized sites. Only a handful are 50 amp, which we were fortunate to get. The park isn’t very large (about 50 sites). Exterior sites have more space between them than interior sites. Lots of people pulling their boats up to the shoreline and docking there. Lots of shade. Nice little campground, but because of the size, don’t expect to be “away from it all.” Nice playground for those with kids. Rocky Point campground (also COE) is just around the corner. Only cons (not the park, but camping etiquette): I have noticed a lot of folks not adhering to the “pets on leash” rule, and people also don’t seem to mind walking through others’ campsites. Beautiful trees, water is nice, and the campground is close to town if you need to run out for supplies. Will definitely camp here again.

  • Vanessa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2021

    Miners Camping & Rock Shop

    Quaint and neat location

    Tent, RV, and Cabin options available. Tent site range up to $25 nightly, $38 nightly for cabin, and up to $30 nightly for RV. Full RV hook ups, up to 30amp. Pet friendly, wooded, and has playground. Campground is close to Crate of Diamonds SP

  • Diana H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    Rocky Point

    Wonderful Views

    Best camp ground. Very kid friendly and pet friendly. Most of the spots have some of the best views you have ever seen. Wonderful playground for the kids.

  • Sherri G.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    Great fishing and hiking trails!

    The fishing at Degrey is superb, I have been coming to DeGrey since I was a little girl and I am 48 yrs old now.

    DeGrey is magical and a great family and pet friendly State Park.


Guide to Hope

Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula offers primitive dispersed camping on the southwestern edge of Hope, Arkansas, where the average summer temperatures reach 93°F with high humidity. Camping areas sit within a forested peninsula that extends into the 640-acre lake created in 1961. Summer visitors should prepare for mosquitoes during June through September when rainfall averages 4.5 inches per month.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Millwood Lake State Park features excellent fishing for bass and crappie year-round. A camper noted, "Great place for a family rendezvous outdoors. Stayed in Site 15 for 4 days and will go back soon to Site 17 on the water. Kids had a great time."

Diamond hunting: At Crater of Diamonds State Park, visitors can search for real diamonds and keep what they find. According to one visitor, "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."

Trail exploration: Several short hiking trails under 2 miles exist throughout campgrounds near Hope. At Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula, a camper mentioned, "Nice trail, be better after a rain. Level 1 for sure. Some dispersed sites towards end of this end."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of White Oak Lake State Park Campground, about 40 miles east of Hope. A recent visitor shared, "This was such a nice place. Could not believe how clean the bathrooms were at all times."

Waterfront sites: Lake access ranks high among camper preferences. A visitor to Beard's Bluff Park noted, "The lake is huge and we wished we had a big boat to explore it with. Nice little campground, shady and green, with rather spread out sites and great docks."

Affordable options: Budget-conscious campers appreciate the free camping at Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula. One overnight visitor confirmed it's an "Easy to get to and great spots on the late! free!"

What you should know

Limited facilities: Come prepared when camping at Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula. A camper warns: "Hella mosquitoes. Dogs around too."

Weather considerations: The best times to visit Crater of Diamonds State Park are spring and fall. A camper advises, "Winter, Spring and Fall are the best seasons to visit. The diamond field is a large, unshaded field."

Highway noise: Some campgrounds near Hope experience traffic noise. A visitor to Texarkana KOA reported, "Traffic noise is constant and LOUD."

Reservation requirements: Most developed campgrounds require advance booking. At White Oak Lake State Park, weekends fill quickly during spring and summer months while Bois D'Arce remains first-come, first-served.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Millwood State Park Campground offers play equipment for children. A visitor noted, "Nice trail for walks and big playground for kids."

Swimming options: During summer months, some parks offer swimming areas. At White Oak Lake State Park, a camper mentioned, "White Oak Lake is packed with well-maintained sites to camp at various levels of comfort. Tent sites provide opportunities to 'rough it' while RV sites allow comfort at the edge of a great 'deep-wood' experience. The lake has many activities for swimming, paddle boating, and fishing."

Dog friendly campgrounds near Hope: Most campgrounds welcome pets, but ensure you bring water for pets at primitive sites. At Beard's Bluff Park, the lakefront setting provides space for dogs to explore and swim safely.

Tips from RVers

Level sites: Beard's Bluff Park provides concrete pads suitable for larger RVs. A recent visitor noted, "Sites are gravel and very level, did not have to use our automatic levelers, impressed."

Hookup availability: Full hookups are limited in the immediate Hope area. For overnight travelers with pets needing full services, a visitor to Sunrise RV Park in Texarkana reported, "Excellent staff who are accommodating. One night, full hookups was less than $40. Nice site. Close to a Pilot gas station and I-30."

Campground navigation: Some parks have tight roads challenging for larger rigs. At White Oak Lake State Park, a camper observed, "Tall pine trees throughout, but no privacy between campsites. Sites are close to the campground loop roads, and close together."

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