Best Campgrounds near LaGrange, AR

Camping around LaGrange, Arkansas centers on the Mississippi River State Park system, where several established campgrounds offer varied accommodation options. Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area and Mississippi River State Park Campground provide developed sites for tents, RVs, and some cabin camping, with full hookup capabilities at many locations. Beech Point Campground features waterfront sites with views of Bear Creek Lake, while Lone Pine Campground offers more primitive tent camping experiences. The region includes both established campgrounds with modern amenities and more rustic options for those seeking a more natural experience.

Road access varies throughout the area, with most developed campgrounds accessible via paved or maintained gravel roads. Full-service RV sites typically require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months. "The campground was very nice with footpaths to the nearby lake and little hoppin' toads everywhere. A little pricey for a primitive site in my opinion. No showers, but a stinky bathroom nearby," noted one visitor to Lone Pine Campground. Weather conditions remain relatively consistent year-round, though summer humidity can be significant. Most campgrounds operate year-round, but certain amenities like swimming beaches may close seasonally. Cell service can be limited in some areas, particularly at more remote sites.

Waterfront access represents the primary draw for most campers in the region. Several visitors highlight the scenic lake views available from nearly all sites at Beech Point Campground. According to one camper, "This was a huge campsite with lots of room for our two large tents. It was set back on its own point out into the lake, so our tents were surrounded on three sides by water." The camping areas provide excellent fishing opportunities, with boat rentals available at some locations. Wildlife viewing is frequently mentioned in reviews, with multiple campers reporting woodpecker sightings and abundant small amphibians. Tent campers particularly appreciate the designated tent pads at many sites, while RV campers benefit from level, spacious sites with full hookups. The park system maintains clean facilities, with several campgrounds featuring private bathroom suites rather than traditional communal facilities.

Best Camping Sites Near LaGrange, Arkansas (47)

    1. Mississippi River State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-4040

    $37 / night

    "This Arkansas state park is top notch. It offers a very quiet, immaculate campground with only 17 sites for RV hook ups."

    "MississippiRiver State Park, also called Bear Creek Recreation Area, Arkansas. Only 17 sites, all level with full hook ups. ATT cell worked fair but no Verizon."

    2. Beech Point Campground

    4 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-5278

    "The state of Arkansas recently took this campground over and modernized it. There are 14 Full Hookup sites. This park is very clean and has an atmosphere for relaxation."

    "We walked the nature/hiking trail across the street from the campground (Bear Creek Loop). We were shocked to find out that the trees were marked with educational markers."

    3. Lone Pine Campground

    4 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-5278

    "The campground is off the beaten path, so lots of quiet solitude. Great sites for a primitive campground! Beautiful views of the lake. The visitors center is a short drive away."

    "The campground was very nice with footpaths to the nearby lake and little hoppin’ toads everywhere. A little pricey for a primitive site in my opinion ($12). No showers, but a stinky bathroom nearby."

    4. Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 964-7200

    "Beech Point Campground is an amazing lakeside spot. Our site came with a bench to view the lake and tent pad is in the perfect spot."

    5. Maple Flat Group Campground

    3 Reviews
    LaGrange, AR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-5278

    "Everyone spends their days out on the water but there’s some trails too and tourist attractions outside the park for all ages. The lake has a lot of inlets to explore by canoe."

    6. Storm Creek Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Helena-West Helena, AR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 295-5278

    "I loved the winding drive down to Helena-West Helena. It was beautiful, the rain was not too bad.  The cabin was wonderful. "

    "There is even a little bicycle repair station by the bathhouse as there are many biking and hiking trails around! There are 5 little camper cabins as well and they are SUPER cute!"

    7. Delta Heritage Trail State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lexa, AR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 644-3474

    $13 - $15 / night

    "We were on motorcycles so they let us drive them to the campsite otherwise they are a walk-in it's a really short walk."

    8. Pat Kelley RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Helena-West Helena, AR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 995-1932

    9. Hollywood Casino RV Park - Tunica

    9 Reviews
    Robinsonville, MS
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 357-7700

    $23 / night

    "You get access to the indoor pool in the hotel. The problem? Outside of gambling there's not a lot to do unless you want to go for a drive. We drove over to Helena/West Helena (neat bridge!)"

    "RV park is nice and clean, someone goes around picking up your trash just needs to be placed in front of trailer. Beautiful sunset views. The casino has some cool movie memorabilia displayed."

    10. Village Creek State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Colt, AR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 238-9406

    $25 / night

    "There are nearly 100 sites here at Village Creek State Park. They are Spacious, paved and well maintained."

    "This park was stunning the drive though a little narrow at times was scenic from the drive to the RV site. Pull Through with own area not to close to other sites."

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Recent Reviews near LaGrange, AR

323 Reviews of 47 LaGrange Campgrounds


  • j
    Oct. 22, 2025

    Yoder Outpost RV Park

    Secluded yet convenient

    Everything you need to stay one night or one month full hook ups, including great Wi-Fi fire pits and all but 100 yards off hwy to town

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Great family vacation campground

    One of the largest campgrounds in the state. weekends fill up fast with local families, enjoying the campground with their kids and dogs. Lots of bike riding trails as well as trails for people that bring their horses for the horse camp section. Sites are fairly close together. Camp is well maintained and has a great visitors center with friendly staff.

  • S
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Love's RV Hookup-Hazen AR 759

    Pricey and noisy, but convenient

    I reserved the last spot when I got here. Full hookups plus WiFi. Very easy and convenient but pricey.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Quiet and Relaxing

    This place is very beautiful and DEEP into to woods. The sites are very spread out with privacy though and we loved that!

    We arrived after hours and our site had a pamphlet with our name and some basic information for our stay.

    In the morning, the spot was very beautiful and tucked away in the woods with visibility to the lake down the hill.

    It rained briefly and our spot was down a slight hill so there was a bit of concern with puddling, but there was proper drainage and the site didn’t puddle as much as we would’ve thought! The site was very leveled!

    We lost service about 5/10 minutes out from the park with Verizon so if there are things you need to search before do that!

    When we left we stopped by the visitor center that had a pretty wide range of things to do with a gift store. The staff and rangers were very nice!

    We would visit again!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Delta Ridge RV Park

    Perfect for a single overnight

    Small, tight campground that has no amenities at all, but is priced accordingly. This campground has full hookups at every site, the sites are tight enough together that opposing slides wouldn’t fit, there are no bathrooms, laundry facilities, etc. It is conveniently located very close to I40 and is minutes from shopping and restaurants.

    Added bonus……the WiFi is rock solid. I didn’t bother using my Starlink as I was able to stream from the campgrounds wifi.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Really nice, quiet CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 50 for 1 night in mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, as are the sites. The sites themselves all seemed pretty level. The CG was very quiet and peaceful and about half full while we were there. Our site, 50, was a pull-through, as were several, but most were back in. There is some shade depending on the site. The bathhouses are showing their age a bit. 

    AT&T coverage was basically nonexistent with 1 bar of 5GE service but 0 MB/s of throughput. We had a clear view to the N at the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 13 MB/s.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Good rest for weary travelers!

    Arrived after hours to Campsite area A (sites 1-41). Note: reservation app does was not allow same day reservations, so find "available" site and pay at kiosk at visitor center. Hard to see park at night but in the morning found clean restrooms and shower --a happy find. Park offers nice large sites for tent and RVs with power, water, picnic table & fire rings. Really nice campgrounds with golf and equestrian facilities near by.

  • e
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Mississippi River State Park Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    This small campground is beautiful and kept very clean. Sites are full hookup. The bath house is very clean. There are four private toilet/shower rooms. All handicapped accessible. My favorite sites are 12, 13, and 14. My least favorite were 9, 10, and 11, but they are pull through sites.

  • chris L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    H&G RV campground

    Total hookups close to I40

    Gary. Met me as I arrived in the park, guided me to my spot and even helped connect the water while I hooked up electric and waste. Stayed 2 nights , lucky that my Tmobile hotspot allowed me to work, stream, Zoom on my rest day.


Guide to LaGrange

Camping sites near LaGrange, Arkansas focus primarily on waterfront camping within the St. Francis National Forest area. The region features significant cypress stands, with elevations averaging 200-300 feet above sea level around Crowley's Ridge. Campgrounds typically experience hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with occasional thunderstorms.

What to do

Kayak tours: Guided kayak tours through cypress forests at Mississippi River State Park provide unique water-based exploration. "The kayak tour of Cypress forest was the highlight of the trip," notes one camper who appreciated seeing water from every angle of their campsite.

Trail exploration: Several short interpretive trails offer educational opportunities about local ecology. A visitor at Village Creek State Park mentioned, "There is a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both a lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old."

Fishing opportunities: The area lakes are known for productive fishing, with boat rentals available at multiple locations. According to a regular visitor to Bear Creek area, "There is a boat dock where you can put your boat in the water. They also have fishing boats and kayaks for rent."

Bird watching: Several trails provide excellent bird watching opportunities, especially for woodpecker species. A camper at Lone Pine noted, "The hiking trail was beautiful and we saw several woodpeckers!"

What campers like

Spacious waterfront sites: Many campsites offer direct water access and views. A camper at Beech Point Campground described their experience: "This was a huge campsite with lots of room for our two large tents. It was set back on its own point out into the lake, so our tents were surrounded on three sides by water."

Clean private bathrooms: Several campgrounds feature suite-style bathroom facilities rather than traditional communal setups. A visitor to Mississippi River State Park noted, "The bath house is very clean. There are four private toilet/shower rooms. All handicapped accessible."

Educational opportunities: The visitor centers include exhibits on local ecology and history. One camper shared, "The visitor center is a short drive away. Great Lake for fishing, but not much hiking in the area unfortunately. The bear creek loop across from the main campground is a nice 1/2 mile stroll worth taking!"

Peaceful environment: The smaller size of many campgrounds creates a more intimate camping experience. A visitor to Storm Creek Lake Campground mentioned, "Clean, quiet, and peaceful describe this little treasure. There are 4 bathroom and shower combos which are incredibly clean."

What you should know

Reservation needs: The limited number of sites at popular campgrounds requires advance planning. "We go here at least 4 or 5 times a year. The sites stayed booked, so if you want to give it a try, you need to book well in advance of your desired date of travel."

Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have limited connectivity. A visitor to Mississippi River State Park noted, "Cell service is not great," while others mentioned complete loss of service with certain carriers.

Bathroom facilities vary: Primitive campgrounds have basic facilities while developed sites offer more amenities. A camper at Lone Pine Campground shared, "The campground was pretty empty in the heat of summer even on a Friday night. No showers, but a stinky bathroom nearby."

Bug preparedness: Mosquitoes can be prevalent, especially near water in summer months. "Small place, mosquitoes were bad other than that it was great," noted one visitor to Delta Heritage Trail State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Educational programming: Park interpreters offer regular educational activities. "One of the Mississippi River State Park Interpreters came out and hosted a short campfire chat on bats. Very informative!"

Wildlife viewing: The area offers abundant small wildlife viewing opportunities for children. "We saw 11 turkeys on the way. Wildlife and the beauty of nature is incomparable," reported a family visiting Storm Creek Lake.

Swimming options: Several campgrounds have designated swimming areas with sandy beaches. "We were right across from the swimming area which had a sandy wade-in. It was hot and humid at night but still reasonable for sleeping."

Limited playgrounds: Many sites lack formal playground equipment. A visitor to Mississippi River State Park mentioned, "No playground. But park is quaint enough bike riding and game playing for small kids works great!"

Tips from RVers

Site selection at Hollywood Casino RV Park: Located about 45 minutes from LaGrange, this campground offers level sites with full hookups. "The sites are paved and level. There is a clean laundry room, wi-fi and shuttle service to the casino which is within walking distance."

Dumping station access: Some campgrounds have inconvenient dump station locations. A visitor to Storm Creek Lake Campground noted, "When you are leaving, the pump out station is located on the wrong side of the road without an easy way to turn around."

Site spacing: RV areas generally offer adequate spacing between sites. "The RV sites were very spaced apart and completely level," mentioned one visitor to Mississippi River State Park.

Full hookup availability: While some sites offer full hookups, others are more basic. "Sites are full hookup. The bath house is very clean," reported an RVer who stayed at Beech Point Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near LaGrange, AR?

According to TheDyrt.com, LaGrange, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 47 campgrounds and RV parks near LaGrange, AR and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near LaGrange, AR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near LaGrange, AR is Mississippi River State Park Campground with a 5-star rating from 12 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near LaGrange, AR?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near LaGrange, AR.