Best Equestrian Camping near Hot Springs National Park, AR

Equestrian Camping Reviews near Hot Springs National Park, AR

143 Reviews of 6 Hot Springs National Park Campgrounds

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  Aida K.

  Guide

  Sep. 16, 2018

  Lake Catherine State Park Campground

  pick site 25,26,27

  We had a great time! Yes there is a huge power plant across the lake but it didn’t bother us much. We had a water view site #032 loop B and there are many more. If you want to avoid the view of the power plant a bit , pick water edge site 25,26,27.

  We were able to put our kayaks in right at our site and swim in the lake too. Nice trees for our hammock . There is a hike along the lake that leads to a waterfall where we could swim. Visited Hot Springs National Park, and this is a nice campground that is nearby.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Lake Catherine State Park Campground

  Fabulous Water-Edge Campsite

  PROS 

  Senior discount 

  Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

  Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

  Totally level site 

  Asphalt campsite pad 

  Pea gravel and grass around asphalt 

  Good night sky viewing 

  Squirrels ate from our hand 

  Saw ranger patrolling campground frequently 

  Waste containers every other campsite 

  Metal picnic table on concrete slab 

  One hook lantern pole 

  Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

  Pedestal BBQ grill 

  Clean restroom/shower and adequate TP and hand soap. Women had 2 showers, 2 sinks, 3 toilets 

  Weekend campground nearly filled to capacity 

  4 bars Verizon LTE 

  Hike to waterfall a bit tricky, but worth the effort 

  Hot Springs National Park 15 miles from campground; nice to watch the crowds from Superior Bathouse Brewery 

  Free water from the springs next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center- must have your own containers to fill 

  Enjoyed Red Oak Fillin’ Station so much we dined there twice 

  Diamond Head 19th Hole Restaurant, open to the public and very close to park entrance 

  CONS 

  Damn Canadian geese crap everywhere 

  Fire pit was filled with oversized logs and once removed there was unburned charcoal and lots of ash 

  Unable to move picnic table 

  Site#68 no shade what so ever 

  No privacy from other sites 

  Lots of speed boat and jet ski noise, even after sunset 

  Morning train noise 

  Power plant lights and humming noise 

  No security gate closure overnight 

  No WIFI

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  Emerson F.

  Guide

  Nov. 27, 2023

  Lake Catherine State Park Campground

  Fantastic State Park

  I really enjoyed my stay here! I spent a week in an E/W hookup site. The park was clean and quiet (even when full). People were generally kind and respectful. Facilities were well cared for and it was just a generally nice atmosphere. The staff were all very kind and friendly. There are a few close hiking trails with some beautiful views and of course it’s only about a 20 or so minute drive to Hot Springs National Park. The town of Hot Springs is fairly small, but the main drag along bathhouse row has a lot of cool little shops to browse. Cell reception with Verizon was good along with reception for my T-Mobile 5g internet. It worked even better with my booster. I would definitely stay here again. My only complaint was the hot water in the showers…it lasts for about a minute and then the rest of the shower is generally somewhat (not ice) cold. I took some record showers!

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  Susan E.

  Traveler

  Jul. 30, 2020

  Erwin Estate High Point

  Erwin Estate High Point Excellent Views!

  VOTED BEST HIPCAMP IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS! 

  My mom and dad, Debra and Mike Erwin, have been enjoying welcoming campers to our little slice of heaven in Magnet Cove, Arkansas for a couple of years now. We have had many happy campers and are extremely proud to win this award! We hope to increase awareness about our listing and beautiful camping location. We boast the highest point in Southern Arkansas- Our“High Point”. You can camp on the tower or around it and enjoy one of the best views in the state of Arkansas. Debra and Mike Erwin truly care about their guests and make sure that they are taken care of with true Southern hospitality and safety in mind. 

  As of late, there is considerable wildlife to view and great fishing in our pond. 

  Occasionally, we even have a Golden Eagle that will make an appearance! HipCamp is like the camping version of Air BnB. Pitch your tent in our Erwin Estates High Point and have access to the lookout tower with a swing.

  • Just 15 minutes from beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas! 

  • 180+ degree view overlooking Benton to Malvern to Greater Hot Springs.

  • Cattle roam the pastures.

  • Our natural spring pond is a place to fish where it's an almost guaranteed catch as we have stocked it well! 

  • Great for nature, vista, and sunset photography. 

  • Nearby river and lake fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking 3-15 miles away. Private vendors available. 

  • Wildlife sitings: Eagle, White-tail Deer, Wild Hogs, Birds, Squirrel, and more. Onsite catch and release pond bass fishing(bring your own gear). 

  • Bait, gas and convenience store within 3 miles. 

  • Walmart and restaurants 10 miles. 

  • Kiting is excellent atop High Point with great winds year round. 

  • Star gazing at night with a very romantic sunset. 

  • Novaculite and Quartz geology, mineral exploration.

  • Take home a piece of this mineral rich area of the world! Free rocks to all! 

  • Drone flying is superb! 

  • Great cell phone reception. 

  • Major hospital within 13 miles in nearby Hot Springs. 

  • Bath Houses and downtown historical Hot Springs. Music Festivals. 

  • Oaklawn Racing and Gaming(horse races and casino) all within 15 min drive. 

  • GREAT FOR PROPOSALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS! 

  • To view and book through our official HIPCAMP listing, visit: https://bit.ly/2i1AQ6k 

  • NOW AVAILABLE ON AIRBNB!!! BOOK NOW WITH AIRBNB: http://bit.ly/2LXf8NT 

  Thank you!~ Susan Erwin Prowse and The Erwin Family

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  JoceTurner

  Traveler

  May. 30, 2021

  Mount Nebo State Park Campground

  Hike in sites are great!

  Reservable sites are nearly on top of each other. Might be good if you have kids with you. There is a playground adjacent and a pool/bathhouse close by. We opted for the hike in site and it was perfect for us. Off-road and hiking were great! Views are breathtaking!!

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  Jun. 5, 2025

  Bear Creek Horse Camp

  Small, Secluded Primitive Equestrian Campground

  Coordinates: 34.78571,-93.15988. Visited in early May 2025. Located along Forest Road 772, about 1 mile north of Forest Road 11 in the Ouachita National Forest. Some minor erosion on FR772 where small creeks cross the road. FR11 is in good condition at the time of this visit. The camp is on the western edge of the Deckard Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area. The camp serves as a small primitive camping area for equestrian riders on the network of interconnecting loop trails that comprise the Bear Creek Equestrain Trail system. These trails are also open to hikers. The trailhead is located at the rear of the camp. Free. Four sites (2 official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus 2 dispersed sites with rock fire rings), available on a first-come/first-based only. Hitching posts are available in the camp. A small creek runs along side the camp. The grounds of the camp do not appear to be maintained, but the sites were clean. There is a very clean vault toilet located at the rear of the camp; it was well supplied. Tent and hammock camping are possible. Sites are mnostly shaded making solar rechargiong and Starlink access a challenge. I received no T-Mobile cell service. The camp itself is not aesthetically pleasing, but it is located deep in a beautiful forest with easy access to a trail system. Note that, when I last checked, the Ouachita National Forest Web site no longer lists this site as a campground.

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  Chris V.

  Guide

  Jun. 20, 2019

  DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

  We had a blast!

  This weekend we camped at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck, Arkansas. We had a blast! DeGray Lake has a lot to offer for groups large and small wanting to get away. It has several camping spaces with water and electric hook ups (about $22/night), yurts (about $55/night), a lodge (about $100/night), a marina to rent boats or buy bait, several daily activities for children or adults of all ages (some free and some about $5-15/person), horse riding stables (no experience required, about $30/ride 1 hour trail), a full golf course, playgrounds, pavilions, overall clean facilities, and a restaurant. Although our bank fishing experience wasn’t so great, I’m sure with a boat it would have been better. And for those that want to make the camping trip into the ultimate family vacation, this park is about a 30 minute drive from Hot Springs, AR where there is tons to do like restaurants, mini golf, shopping, and we even decided to get ice cream at Scoops (24 homemade flavors and delicious)! We will definitely be back for a visit!!

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  Thad O.

  Traveler

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Lake Catherine State Park Campground

  Small free for all tent sites

  Small open Campground with no specific sites (Tent Only Area). There is a small lot nearby to park then you must walk everything in. This can be anything from right next to your car to a few hundred feet away depending on where you want to set up. Picnic tables, fire rings and campground grills located throughout but again nothing is marketed as far as site numbers. The area allows for up to six camp permits per night. Could be good for smaller groups. It’s up away from the lake unlike the rest of the campgrounds in the park. There are restrooms nearby with flushing toilets and sinks. Also a playground is located close to the campsite. Overall it was clean but felt cramped among other campers and parking away from the tent made for multiple trips back and forth.

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  Chris H.

  Guide

  Sep. 3, 2022

  Lake Catherine State Park Campground

  Great site by the water

  We stayed in site 54 (w/e/s) that was right on the lake. We could walk to the dock right behind the site to fish, although did not have very good luck. I’m betting the fishing is better if you have a boat. We did not use the restrooms/bathhouse. This site is smaller but fit our 22’ trailer perfectly. We had our ebikes with us and road around a little, but the campground is not ideally set up for using them like we did at Petit Jean. We did have some pretty tall weeds that we wished would have been taken care of before we arrived, but not a deal breaker for sure. We hiked several trails that were challenging and beautiful. Close proximity to Hot Springs so spent one day there. If I had it to do over again, I would have skipped it. Casino close by for those folks so inclined. Wish we would have brought our kayaks🤨

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