Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hot Springs National Park, AR

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hot Springs National Park, AR

1119 Reviews of 158 Hot Springs National Park Campgrounds

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  Chloe T.

  Guide

  Jun. 25, 2024

  Hickory Nut Mountain

  Amazing camp site

  plenty of spots & a bathroom! Not too far from Hot Springs National Park!

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  May. 8, 2023

  J and J RV Park

  Very Nice, Quiet Place

  This park was very peaceful and quiet. You can hear the bullfrogs at night. JJ - the owner was the ice on the cake. Just such a nice fellow. There are several full timers there. It is right on a little creek, and there are turkeys somewhere nearby. The RV Park is very very close to Hot Springs National Park, and there is an amusement park right across the highway. The Wi-Fi is nonexistent. There is no dog park, but plenty of space to walk your fur children. We enjoyed the full hook ups. Nice big pull thru sites. There is a laundry room and bathrooms on the premises. I had an enjoyable experience, and would gladly stay there again if I am ever nearby.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  Apr. 23, 2020

  Catherine's Landing

  Very Nice, Lots of Amenities

  Catherine’s Landing is a great RV park with lots of amenities and things happening. This park is an RVC Outdoor Destination property which is known for their “resort” amenities. The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. 

  All roads, sites and patios are paved and this is definitely a big rig-friendly park. Every site has water, 50/30 amp, sewer, cable, and wifi. Fire pits and picnic tables accompany all sites. There are a variety of sites ranging from waterfront back-in, pull-thrus, or interior back-in. Waterfront sites have a nice view of the lake from the back of the site and access for fishing. The park also has yurts and cottages (some of which are pet-friendly). Adjacent to the yurts is a nice, large covered picnic area with grills, a dish washing station. 

  Lots and lots of amenities here. Hiking trails, swimming pool, fitness center, lounge, playground, dog park, zip-line, boat rental, boat launch, store, and disc golf. Some amenities (boat rentals and zip-line) are an extra charge. 

  Hot Springs is a nice little town nestled in the Ouachita Mountains with interesting history and natural beauty. We found plenty to do from hiking the National Park to learning about the bathhouse history to discovering the gangster influence. We spent four nights and could have stayed longer with all that the town offers. Most people come here to bathe in the soothing warm mineral waters but there is also a horse racetrack, science museum, off road track, water/theme park, alligator farm, and a few museums. Hot Springs National Park has miles and miles of great hiking trails and a great place to spend an afternoon. The town of Hot Springs is very dog-friendly and we found many places that would allow them in and on the patio for lunch.

  Pros:

  • Very nice, clean, well-manicured
  • Lots of amenities
  •  Paved level sites with paved patios 
  • The dog park was a decent size for running and mingling with other dogs
  • The hiking trail(about 3 miles) was a big plus and got used a lot. 

  Cons:

  • Price. We booked late and didn’t have too many sites to choose from we had to pay for a waterfront site

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  James R.

  Traveler

  Apr. 24, 2019

  Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

  Amazing state park!

  One of the best lakes/ parks I’ve visited. I went to Arkansas to visit the Hot Springs National Park, and left wishing I had stayed longer in Ouachita rather than visit Hot Springs. Great camping site, enough space for two tents. Beautiful trails to hike and bike. The fishing was equally as good.

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  Kohl

  Guide

  Aug. 21, 2021

  Treasure Isle R.V. Park

  Tight camper sites

  The RV park is kinda small and all of the camper pull through spots are right on top of one another. It does have great views of the lake. It is also in close proximity to Hot Springs National Park. The facilities were pretty clean and well kept. Decent spot for a short stay.

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  Mara F.

  Ranger

  Aug. 29, 2016

  Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park

  Expected more

  Typical national park facilities, but I just expected Hot Springs national park to be cooler than it was. It doesn't live up to the grandeur that other NPs make you expect.

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  Josh P.

  Traveler

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park

  Happy Camping

  Beautiful brook side campgrounds right on the Hot Springs national park. Camp sights are first come first serve at noon (find an empty sight, claim/park, and pay at the front) and all drive up standard sights. Good for tenting, hammocks, or RV. All sights have power/water/septic, fire pit, and picnic table. Connects to the park trails so it’s great for hiking. Can easily go up the mountain or walk into town. Has bathrooms, but no showers.

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  Jennifer H.

  Legend

  Jul. 28, 2024

  Catherine's Landing

  Great amenities & nice sites

  We had an overnight here after visiting the hot springs national park. The euro delights food truck was a tasty treat. Loved that the pool was open until 10pm just wish the store was open past 5. Great sites. Full hook ups. Paved roads perfect for scootering.

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  Angie S.

  Guide

  Jul. 28, 2021

  COE Lake Ouachita Crystal Springs Campground

  Great Campground

  We stayed here Spring Break 2021 and had a wonderful time. Our site was on the water at the end of the swim area. The kids spent hours in and out of the Kayaks on their own. Great hiking, close to Hot Springs National Park and some scenic overlooks, clean enough bathrooms. The campground was full and plenty quiet. We had a wonderful few days.