Hot Springs is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Hot Springs is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Hot Springs and user-submitted reviews.
$15 - $25 / night
"The only draw back is that Arkansas seems to be completely void of fish.;)"
$34 / night
"My best friend in life, and our dogs decided to live out the chaos in nature, away from mass society. We have a nice 27ft rv."
"This state park sits on one of the prettiest and clearest lakes in the state of Arkansas."
$14 - $80 / night
"otherwise, the site/campground was nice. decently clean bathrooms, although no soap. i dunno if this is just an arkansas “thing,” but no campgrounds"
"No really ideal for your dogs if you are in a tent. they really like RV owners better."
"Would like to revisit without our dogs to check out the theme park nearby next time!"
$25 - $40 / night
"Garbage and recycling bins were located throughout the park; I appreciate the recycling effort all Arkansas state parks we have visited have."
$45 - $95 / night
"Sites are very level and it’s convenient to Hot Springs National Park. All sites are pull through and some are located on Lake Hamilton."
$16 - $50 / night
"We used this as our base while visiting Hot Springs."
$15 - $40 / night
"They allowed our dogs (including the 100lb German Shepard). It was very clean and well kept."
Guideplenty of spots & a bathroom! Not too far from Hot Springs National Park!
LegendNice clean Army Corps of Engineers site. Beautiful location on a peninsula that overlooks the lake. Swimming/beach area away from the campground. Two campgrounds, one for tents only and one for RVs. Bathhouses with hot showers. Rustic but clean. Convenient to Hwy 7 and not far from Hot Springs, Arkansas or Caddo Valley, Arkansas.
GuideA short drive from Hot Springs you will find this park with amazing views.
The best tent sites that are not close to the water are 82, 83 or 84; however, we recommend the ones closest to the water.
The park has a marina where you can rent boats, kayaks and paddleboats.
Our site had a fire ring, a few trees for our hammock and the bathrooms were very clean.
We travel with our dog Lulu and she enjoyed the trails and the water too!
GuideVery pretty Campground. Typical KOA amenities. Showers were clean. Laundry was a bit small especially in a world of social distancing but clean. You have to drive through the entire campground to get to the lower sites. Felt a little tight at times and we just have a 13 footer.
About 10 minutes away from Hot Springs NP so good location for visiting there.
LegendCatherine’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.
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LegendPrimitive campground without any hookups or dump station. Sites are beautiful. Quiet location but very convenient to the highway and about half an hour from Hot Springs, 5-10 minutes to Mt. Ida. Boat launch near the campground but not noisy. Bathrooms with running water in sinks, flush toilets, no showers. Fishing pier. First come, first served. No reservations here. You scan the QR code on the post to pay. Ranger comes through frequently to check so feels very safe.
RangerEverything is awesome. Sites are in pristine condition. Managers are so friendly and helpful. Located in Hot Spring proper. Easy access to everything. The Dog Park, laundry facilities, and restrooms/showers are of course new and clean. Casino and Racetrack are right around the corner. Easy access to everything in HotSprings.
GuideThis 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!!
RangerThis 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.
Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Hot Springs, Arkansas, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a range of amenities and activities.
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