Glamping near Lake Village, Arkansas offers a mix of wooded campsites and water-based recreational opportunities. The Mississippi Delta region provides a unique ecosystem where bayous, lakes, and forests converge, creating habitat for diverse wildlife including woodpeckers, deer, and occasional alligators. Most camping areas in this region maintain year-round operations with temperature fluctuations from summer highs averaging 90°F to winter lows near 30°F.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Leroy Percy State Park features an 18-hole disc golf course surrounded by mature trees. "We brought our kayaks and got some fishing done in alligator lake but only after playing an 18 hole disc golf course!" notes JR R. in his review of this Mississippi state park.
Ancient cypress exploration: Chemin-A-Haut State Park offers rare access to thousand-year-old cypress trees via water trails. "Rent a kayak or canoe to paddle to them," recommends Nicki M., though water levels can affect accessibility as another camper notes: "There's supposed to be a route by canoe to old growth trees but water is too high."
Fishing options: Multiple fishing docks and accessible piers accommodate anglers at most area campgrounds. According to Jason W., "Cane Creek State Park Campground has great fishing. Clean park. Bring your own firewood."
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: Leroy Percy State Park provides well-maintained concrete pads suitable for larger rigs. Rod R. mentions, "Sites are big, level and cement. We stayed in a 29' TT."
Modern bathhouse facilities: Cane Creek State Park receives consistent praise for its clean facilities. "We were very pleased with the bath house which was really clean and fairly central to all campsites," reports Chris V., who completed his first camping trip at the park.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the area operate at lower capacity during weekdays, providing a peaceful experience. Kathleen A. enjoyed her stay at Merrisach Lake, noting it as a "Nice quiet campground by a lake. Clean restrooms with showers."
What you should know
Seasonal insect considerations: Multiple reviews mention significant insect activity during warmer months. Kathy E. describes a particularly challenging time at Cane Creek: "The bugs were so thick that you could not even go outside your camper without getting a mouth full, nose full, eyes full, and ears full of these bugs. It was like a plague!"
Fire ant management: Some campsites require vigilance regarding fire ants, which can establish mounds quickly after rains.
Water level fluctuations: Merrisach Lake and other water-based recreation areas experience significant seasonal water level changes that affect both boat launches and visibility of natural features. One reviewer at Chemin-A-Haut notes, "Water has been high for a few months so its ugly and not so useable."
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning hours offer optimal wildlife spotting at most parks. Mary H. from Leroy Percy State Park reports, "Woodpeckers very active in the morning. Cabins are close to the bayou. Would be very cautious with children."
Multiple playground options: Family-friendly facilities include maintained play areas and pavilions at several parks. Joseph B. notes about Cane Creek, "The playgrounds are good. The pavilions are clean and the AC works well."
Halloween festivities: Leroy Percy State Park hosts special seasonal events for families. "Halloween brings thousands of visitors each fall. The campsites all decorate for the holiday and everyone wants to see it!" according to Joseph B.
Tips from RVers
Electric capacity awareness: Some older campgrounds have limited electrical capacity for energy-intensive appliances.
Dump station logistics: Aaron D G. provides practical information about Merrisach Lake: "The dump station is probably a mile and a half from the campground so if you have a grey water tote tank that you pull behind the truck like me, expect a fairly long drive."
Campground condition variations: Different loops within the same park may offer significantly different experiences and amenities. Terry P. observed at Leroy Percy, "The bathrooms were old, but mostly clean. The only exception being the handicapped men's shower which was a mess."
