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Springhill Park offers water and electric hookups at its pet-friendly campsites along the Arkansas River near Huntington. Located within a 40-mile drive, this Corps of Engineers campground features large, shaded sites with concrete pads where dogs are welcome. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Huntington, Arkansas. The park maintains clean bathrooms with hot showers, picnic tables at each site, and fire rings for evening campfires with your pet. Devil's Den State Park Campground also accepts pets at its tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins, with spacious campsites tucked among the trees. Both parks require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or camping units, and owners must clean up after their animals. The sites at Springhill are spaced appropriately so campers aren't right on top of neighbors, creating comfortable environments for pets that may be reactive to strangers or other animals.
Multiple hiking and mountain biking trails accessible from Springhill Park provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners. The park sits directly on the river, allowing pets to cool off in the water during hot summer months. Most sites at Springhill have the Arkansas River close by, though pets should be monitored around water due to occasional wildlife. Fort Chaffee RV Military park offers another pet-friendly option with full hookups for $18 per night, though campers must be self-contained as there is no bath house. When camping with pets during summer months, the shaded sites at these parks provide important protection from Arkansas heat. The military police patrol William O. Darby RV Community regularly, creating a safe environment for evening dog walks, and the nearby trails offer ample space for daily pet exercise regardless of which campground you choose.
"It’s in between the Arkansas river and Massard creek. You can launch a boat or you can go kayaking in Massard creek. There’s Cat fish, Perch and, Bass."
"Really nice campground you have two options in the A section you are right one a small river and one the B side it’s more of the wooded option but most sites have the Arkansas rive close by with mountain"
from $16 - $75 / night
Check Availability"We stopped to see the runestone on our way back home from camping at Lake Wister. Wooded and clean, with a small gift shop (closed when we got there)."
"Totally worth the drive from Tulsa. The park is beautiful and secluded, very clean and well kept. It has some really fun little themed touches in keeping with the Viking Runestone."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability"The campground is set among tall trees adjacent to the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake and James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River."
"Nice area with many spots that back up to an outlet of the Arkansas River. Great bank fishing! Friendly staff. Highly recommend."
"Contacted owner late in the evening looking for a spot after a 9hour drive. This place had everything and the bathhouse was just like taking a shower at home!"
from $22 - $25 / night
Check Availability"The location is a big plus, it’s right across the road from a pharmacy, laundromat, Dollar General, and O’Reilly’s, so you don’t have to go far for anything."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Trails are short but have nice views. Forest trail is overgrown once you leave the state park and go into the national forest."
"Driving through this part of Arkansas you can quickly get taken aback by the winding roads the ample beauty, but until you visit the campground and park you will only have a portion of the beauty of the"
from $23 / night
Check Availability"Very pet friendly. And close to so many attractions in Northwest Arkansas!"
"Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas. The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen. The facilities and amenities have been great. "
from $20 / night
Check Availability"The picnic table had a few steps up to it. This site is at the entrance, we might have preferred something at the back. Everyone coming in or out drove by our spot."
"There is also a lake nearby. Dog friendly.
There are lots of nature trails, but none very long.
Lots of ticks, tricky to get good starlink connection."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Simply put, this is a great little rustic place to get away from the hustle and bustle. The sites offer 20/30/50A hookups with water and septic."
"Very close to off-road trails and river float activities .. the owners are super nice and we liked hanging out with them. We’ll be back!"
from $15 - $35 / night
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RangerDevil’s Den SP had a great campground with full hookups available. The natural beauty of this area is breathtaking! Plenty of hiking opportunities and tons of activities. Very pet friendly. And close to so many attractions in Northwest Arkansas!
TravelerThis park is located on the Arkansas River. There’s a boat ramp, so bring your boat and enjoy the beautiful Arkansas River. Pets are allowed, there is a leash law. Bring your own firewood. Campsites are both Electric and primitive. Flush toilets and Warm Showers are available. Good cell service. Very clean and peaceful.
LegendThis is KOA, not my favorite place to stop, but they have good, basic facilities, sort of like Motel 6. They are just off I-40, so it was convenient for a one night stop. The sites were level, and were Pull-Thru so we didn’t even unhook. Full hookups, Some shade, a dump station. The shower/bathroom was clean. There is a small store. They also have cabins and tent sites; Free Wi-Fi, cable tv, a pool and playground, and a pond for fishing. There is a small Kamp K9 (dog park). When we were there everything was wet, and the smell of wet creosote from the log yard next door was terrible.
TravelerSimple, but nice. No frills. Quiet. If you are looking for a peaceful, quiet place, away from the city, this is a great place. I love it. Have stayed several times in several different sites. Will stay again. About 13 campsites, all gravel. Has a wooded trails for walking and a big open are for walking and playing with pets. Water, sewer and 30/50amp electric are easy access and to hook up. James the owner is great and has a U-Pick orchard as well.
RangerWe found this quiet spot with a small waterfall on Mountain Fork Creek that has a fairly large (semi-level) gravel parking lot right next to the natural waterfall which gives good noise cover for the road nearby. There are a few small trails along the creek and a few small bluffs with climbing spots for those who like some verticality.
Not great for solar panels but we had a good view of the north sky so Starlink works great here!
Also, a few stray dogs and cats came to see us a couple times.
ScoutI have been camping out here for years but never took advantage of the A side. A12-14 are premian spots to camp. I tent camp and the view is amazing. It’s in between the Arkansas river and Massard creek. You can launch a boat or you can go kayaking in Massard creek. There’s Cat fish, Perch and, Bass.
LegendSpringhill Park in Fort Smith is yet another great U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground and recreation area. We are huge fans of Corps parks for numerous reasons and this one did not disappoint. The campground is set among tall trees adjacent to the John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake and James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. The park is located in Barling, Arkansas which is just a short drive from downtown Fort Smith. The area offers plenty of sights to see (especially for history buffs) and interesting things to do.
The campground is open year-round. Campsites can be booked on-line at recreation.gov except during the off-season (Nov- Feb) when all sites are walk-in. The park has 44 total sites divided into two loops– one with 30 amp electric (A loop) and the other with 50 amp (B loop). Water is available at some sites and at the centrally-located dump station. Finding out which sites have water on recreation.gov is a bit confusing. When looking at the “site list” page you will notice no sites have water listed as an“amenity” but it does list the electric. To find out if a site has water, click on the link for specific details of a particular site and it will indicate if there is water hook ups.
All sites and roads are paved and easy to navigate in a big rig. Many sites are very long with only eleven sites being less than 45’ in length(and only seven under 40’). One major downside of this park is that only about half the sites(in Loop B) were not flat enough for us to get level without having the wheels off the ground. Smaller RVs or trailers that use blocks instead of automatic leveling jacks should be able to get level. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit. The sites in A Loop(pictured below) have a paved parking space adjacent to the paved RV pad. Campsites are closer together and have fewer trees creating a more open feel than in the B Loop but do back-up to a small pond that makes for a nice view.
We stayed in site B1 and loved the privacy and tall trees surrounding the site and the large grassy field next to us. Sites B9 and B11 have great views of the water and offer plenty of room between you and your neighbor while others are tucked nicely into the trees. The patios in B Loop(pictured to the right) have a concrete patio on a cement pad. Most of the patios are located at the back of the campsite. We picked up roughly 15 television channels (including the three major networks) with our antenna. Trees may prevent you from getting satellite if your dish is fixed on the roof.
Located in both loops are a bath/shower building(which were very clean), playground, and pavilion. There are hiking/mountain biking trails that leave from the campground. Mountain biking is a big deal here and there is a 10-mile"fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. Other amenities include basketball courts, boat launch and picnic pavilions.
The park is a few miles from Fort Smith proper and about eight miles to downtown attractions including the National Historical Park. Within two miles are a few restaurants, gas station, and a super Walmart is less than four miles away. The area immediately surrounding the park is a nice part of town that felt safe to us. What we liked was that this park has well-spaced sites, a nice wooded setting and a site with the amenities of electric, water, and a pavement. The location was great to downtown Fort Smith so you didn’t feel isolated if you wanted to go sight-seeing, out to eat, or shopping. Being right on the lake meant we could easily go kayaking or fishing and there were plenty of places to walk throughout the property. Access to the park is easy and manageable for a big-rig towing a car. The price$20/night (or$10 for senior pass holders) is quite the deal. This park is great for dogs with lots of room to walk, trails, and places to swim.
The only ding was that if this park would have had sewer at the site. But we loved it anyway and would definitely stay here again. The other ding this park gets is the fact that so many sites are unlevel.
ScoutI have been to devil's den MANY times. I've always loved it and have never had any issues. I send many, many friends to the park to go camping. We drive nearly 5 hours to go. Well, until my trip this weekend. I'm a covid front lines worker and haven't had a weekend off in far too long, so I brought a friend with me and my dogs to go camping. The campground claims to be dog friendly. Also, quiet time is at 10 pm, which is fine. Long, long after 10 pm there are people up partying, playing loud music, screaming and laughing and walking all around the campground. Each time they'd get near our site, or walk through our site, my dogs would bark....as dogs do. Also, there were at least 4 other sites with dogs that were barking as the parade would walk through as well. The next day, the super trooper park police come by and tell me that there were complaints of dogs barking. I explained the situation and that their barks followed after the late night frat party going on, accompanied along with other dogs. I ask if they're going to talk to the partiers who broke quiet time rules,"well, no. They're allowed to walk around"(completely disregarding the noise part of it). I asked if they're going to talk to other dog owners,"well, we didn't see any other dogs"(mind you, I could see dogs from my site while we were talking). They told me I had to keep my dogs quiet or we were gone. I motioned towards where I had hung up tarps around their kennel, and said this would fix most of it as long as the parade doesn't walk around loudly again. They said if I can't find a solution, we were gone. Two of these super troopers came up while my friend and I were napping, onto our site, one of them towered over me with an attitude and a complete disregard for my personal space, as if he were trying to intimidate me(no masks). The other one was appropriate and kind. This was absolutely ridiculous. They didn't address any of the other problems. They chose our site, 2 young females. Perhaps a course on conflict resolution for the 7 foot super trooper would be in order. I'm beyond disappointed in this experience, and doubt I will be back. NOT a dog friendly park.
GuideWe only stayed here 2 nights on our way to Colorado. Beautifully maintained, sits right on the Arkansas river. Pool is cold but clean and well maintained. The park was not even 1/4 full while we were there. I hope business picks up because it’s nice. A little pricey ($81 per night), but with Good Sam or Military discount, it helps. Ladies in the office were fantastic, each going through their purses to find enough quarters so I could wash and dry a load of clothes! Very nice! It was just TOO HOT to do much outside, especially with dogs.
Huntington, Arkansas camping sites are situated in the southern reaches of the Arkansas River Valley with elevations around 500-600 feet above sea level. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, while winters remain relatively mild. Camping options range from riverside Corps of Engineers facilities to forest-based accommodations, with most sites accessible year-round except during flood conditions.
Kayaking river access: At Springhill Park, visitors can launch directly from their campsite. "I have been camping out here for years but never took advantage of the A side. A12-14 are premian spots to camp. I tent camp and the view is amazing. It's between the Arkansas river and Massard creek. You can launch a boat or you can go kayaking in Massard creek," notes Headgear7.
Historical exploration: The region contains significant historical sites including Fort Chaffee military installations. When staying at William O. Darby RV Community, campers can explore military history. "The military police patrolled the park. I definitely would stay here again," reports Leslie D., noting the added security benefit of the historical location.
Viking artifact viewing: Approximately 75 minutes from Huntington, Heavener Runestone Park offers unique historical intrigue. "The history around the Runestone is so interesting, the kids loved hearing about the Vikings. The hiking was beautiful and just challenging enough to be fun while accessible for little kids," shares Mara Y., describing their family experience at this unusual archaeological site.
Affordable waterfront sites: Campers appreciate the budget-friendly options with water views. "Five star experience, except for the showers, which were gross. The bathrooms were otherwise fine. The campsites were very nice. My favorite part was the rock outcropping at the river by our site. It felt like we had our own little dock to cast off from," notes Rebecca H. about her stay at Springhill Park.
Natural swimming holes: During summer months, natural water features provide relief from heat. At Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures, "It's right on the river where there is a natural pool. Nice size camp sites with good cover, nice camp pavilion with games and other things to keep busy. Very close to off-road trails and river float activities," explains John F.
Mountain elevation escapes: For campers seeking relief from summer heat, higher elevation camping provides natural cooling. "Magazine Mountain is the highest peak in Arkansas at 2,753 feet. Mount Magazine SP sits at the top of Magazine Mountain. All of the campsites have a large level tent pad, table, fire ring, and plenty of shade," shares Gary F. about his experience at Mount Magazine State Park Campground.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require advance booking through online systems. "You have to reserve your site in advance via Recreation.gov. The park is adequate but nothing fancy. I only needed 1 night but paid for both - $26/night," explains Greg R. about his Springhill Park experience, highlighting the minimum stay requirements.
Bathroom access limitations: Not all campgrounds provide full facilities year-round. At Fort Chaffee RV Military, facilities are minimal. "Stayed here over a non drill weekend, and the whole place was deserted. Nice spot on the end with trees and the fishing pond. Must be self-contained, no bath house," reports Paul B., emphasizing the need to plan accordingly.
Water safety considerations: When camping with pets at riverside locations, water access requires caution. "The kids loved floating and playing in it. Sights have great views," notes Rose about Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures, though pet owners should monitor water conditions and keep animals leashed near fast-moving currents.
Playground access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Huntington include play structures for children. "The playground was really fun and right by site 1. It's a big site so we put four tents and 15 people on that site comfortably, it also has a covered pavilion which helped us in the rain and a brief storm," shares Mara Y. about Heavener Runestone Park.
Swimming opportunities: For families with children and pets, swimming access proves essential during summer. "The mulberry river is a ridden gem the runs through the Ozarks. It's just a quiet beautiful place to camp, ride ATVs, float the river or just hangout with friends and families," explains Ty F. from Mulberry River Outdoor Adventures.
Weather preparedness: The region experiences significant temperature variations and fog conditions that families should prepare for. "Due to the elevation and drastic temperature change from the base of the mountain and the campground, it frankly isn't safe at all to drive on the mountain in the early morning or evening," warns Donny S. about Mount Magazine State Park, noting visibility concerns that pet-friendly campers should consider.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require additional equipment for leveling RVs. "Our concrete pad at site A5 had a bit of an incline, and it looked to be the case for some others as well," reports Rebecca H. about her Springhill stay, suggesting RVers bring leveling blocks.
Limited sewer connections: Only select campgrounds offer full hookups. "I wish it had sewer. We also looked for a nearby lake to fish or kayak but nothing unless you go to Iron Fork Lake which is down the mountain," notes Brenda A. from Queen Wilhelmina State Park, highlighting infrastructure limitations.
Big rig accessibility: While most pet-friendly campgrounds near Huntington can accommodate larger vehicles, access roads vary in quality. "All sites and roads are paved and easy to navigate in a big rig. Many sites are very long with only eleven sites being less than 45' in length," explains Nancy W. about her COE campground experience, useful information for those traveling with larger setups and pets.
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