Equestrian Camping near Little Rock, AR

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    Bear Creek Horse Camp offers primitive equestrian camping near Little Rock, with tent and RV sites accessible by drive-in routes. The dispersed camping area provides toilets but lacks electric hookups, water connections, and designated corrals. Most visitors note the importance of bringing bug spray when camping in this wildlife management area. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site, another free horse-friendly option, allows tent camping with access for horses, though the lake has been partially drained for stump removal work. This primitive site features well-maintained access roads and peaceful surroundings where birds and frogs sing throughout the evening.

    Trail riders can access multiple riding paths from Bear Creek, which connects to broader forest service trails. Lake Catherine State Park Campground, while not specifically designated for horses, accommodates various camping styles including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options with full hookups. The park features multiple hiking trails, including a path leading to a photogenic waterfall that provides a cool reprieve on warm days. Equestrians should note that most sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for holiday weekends. The park stays booked most of the year, with some visitors recommending making reservations up to 365 days before arrival for prime locations.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Little Rock (7)

      1. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      4.6(86)38mi from Little RockRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake Catherine State Park, like all Arkansas state parks, is immaculately clean!  Most RV sites have close access to the water and there are small stationary docks to park your boat. "

      "We stayed in site 54 (w/e/s) that was right on the lake. We could walk to the dock right behind the site to fish, although did not have very good luck."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      2. Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      3.4(5)19mi from Little RockTents

      "Great spot to pitch a tent by lake Conway. Isolated but not too far out."

      "The lake has been partially drained to allow work to be done on stumps. The road back to it is well maintained and we had good cell reception with AT&T and Spectrum. The sunset was beautiful."

      3. Adam's Lake Boat Ramp and Camp

      2.5(2)19mi from Little RockRVs, Tents, Cabins

      4. Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      4.6(23)39mi from Little RockRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "The best features of this State Park are: 1) it is close to Conway and an easy drive from Little Rock; 2) there is a separate loop for tent camping and it's closer to the water than the hookups loop;"

      "I tent camped at Site #3, right beside the lake. Put my hammock up and watched the sun set and the fireflies start dancing. A few ducks played on the edge of the water and walked on shore for a bit."

      5. Camp Conway RV Park

      3.0(2)34mi from Little RockRVs

      "Convenient to Conway and even Little Rock. Camp ground is friendly to monthly guests as well as nightly."

      6. Bear Creek Horse Camp

      3.0(1)47mi from Little RockTents

      7. Erwin Estate High Point

      Be the first to review35mi from Little RockTents

      from $80 - $100 / night

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    119 Reviews of 7 Little Rock Campgrounds

    • Joy J.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 3, 2026

      Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      There Is No Lake

      There is no lake. At the end of a rock and gravel road, that is easy to navigate you come to the end of the road where the lake used to be and there’s a dirt Sirkel drive I’m in a 16 foot transit van with a cargo carrier attached and it was very easy for me to navigate. It might be a tight turn for a large trailer in the middle of the turn is a stack of cinderblocks and what looks like somebody tried to make into a fire pit by using an old pallet. It was a free quiet place to spend the night, but I wouldn’t spend more than a night there.

    • Kimberly P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 28, 2026

      Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      Cute and busy

      We liked Lake Catherine State Park. My husband tried fishing, to no avail. I chose swimming and was also a little let down. The water by camp is extremely shallow. Even 50 ft from bank youre only in 2 ft of water.. so I opted for floating and it was perfect. My husband had my float tied around his waist while he waded around trying to fish. It was honestly magical. The bathrooms, which contain a couple of stalled showers, are some of the cleanest we've seen in all our travels. A lot of the sites are directly on the water and it looks like each group of sites has its own dock, so thats really cool. The waterfall had no falls bc it hasnt rained here in some time. There was a really nice shop that had ice, wood, souvenirs, a few groceries, and practical items like sunscreen and bug spray as well as rv stuff, like pipes and hoses. There is watercraft rental here but we didnt check that out. 2 nights cost us $52 for 30 amp, water hookup, right by the bathhouse and a site on the water. It was honestly worth it. Probably would have stayed longer if it had been a little cheaper though.

    • Amanda F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 13, 2026

      Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      Nice park with so many amenities.

      Such a great place. The staff here are amazing and so friendly. You cannot go wrong here.

    • Julie H.
      Jun. 12, 2026

      Camp Conway RV Park

      Horrible

      This is a long review but please read it. It is a public service announcement. Camp Conway greenbrier. Landlord Burt Zinser. Where to begin.. Let start with Ameneties. The website states Each site has full hook ups including 20/30/50 amp electric, clean city water, city sewer and fiber-optic high-speed WiFi. Guests at Camp Conway have the option of porches, sheds and gazebos with management approval. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. 1. Clean city water- it taste like plastic and chlorine. Must have a water filter if you actually want to drink it or give it to your pets. 2. Fiber optic high speed wifi. That's a joke. Shoddy at best. TCW repeatedly has to come out to fix it and it's still garbage. If you are okay with internet dropping in and out every 5 to 10 min, then it's great. Save yourself the headache and get your own, but don't expect Burt Zinser to reduce your rent for services he offers but you can't use. Here at camp conway you can expect to pay for services unrendered.(Not the only one that has this problem in the park) 3. Porches, sheds or gazebos. 100%, as long as you are one of his favorites, like the people in the pictures he uses on his website. The beautiful two story rv with full front porch, likes to watch what everyone else is doing and then go complain to Burt if she doesn't like how your lot looks or what your doing. Burt will be sure to tell you it's too much, or beauty is sometimes only in the eye of the beholder. 4. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. The"Bath House" is one shower, without a bathroom vent, a toilet and sink, in the laundry room and is always disgusting. Hair on the floors, wall, drain, soap scum, ect. The toilet has pubic hair and feces on and around it. No one cleans it, nor cleans up after themselves. Not sure who replaces the toilet paper but half the time it's empty. The laundry is two household washers and dryers. Costing 2.50, which isn't bad. Just don't run the washers at the same time or they flood the room(you will be blamed for over loading it) and expect to dry your clothes for an hour or so, or they will be damp. The state of the laundry room is horrible. Trash overflowing, dog hair, and random debris all over the floors. Again no one cleans them.( you think well I'll just get compact washer, expect to be charged extra for water and don't you dare hang clothes outside to dry, that includes beachwear and towels). It's not visually appealing. 5. Spacious lots. The outer lots are 600 and the other lots 565(it was 550 back in Feb, this is important to note). Price subject to change without a notice. Do Not expect Burt Zinsers crappy memory to remember not to over charge you(text wont help you either). Honestly, don't bother to ask Burt about it, or he will get annoyed and either kick you out or threaten to. I'll get to that later. The lots flood when it rains, grass is almost non existent, scorching heat from lack of trees and of course you have to love the red clay that gets over everything. Lots are suppose to mowed by him, but he hasn't mowed in the 5 months we've been here. He sends his child out, who does a half ass job weed whacking around the pedestals and mows part of the big field. If it wasn't for one of the permanent resident here mowing for people that ask him, it would be horrible. 6. Someone pointed out they have a huge open field with plans to extend the park, but currently it's a great dog area to let your dogs off leash to play. WRONG. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE OFF LEASH. Expect to be harassed about picking up your dog poop. Even when you do, other people do not, while letting their dog roam free and you will be blamed. He has plans to extend the park, true, but until then expect for Burt to constantly remind you that until the park fills up, it all comes out of his pocket, so he's loosing money. You can rent one of his tiny homes if you want to pay near 1,000 for a studio apartment, open floor plan, with a 500 dollar, per pet, fee. You will be secure too as one of his security cameras point directly in the front windows of the current one and only tiny home he has on the premises. 7. Rules. It all depends which of his rules and who you are. If he tells you no AC units in the windows of RVs. There are currently 5 RVs that have units in the windows, so he doesn't really give a crap about that rule. I personally don't care but it was one of the things he stated when we called. No agressive dogs. His example, like pitbulls. Hey as long as you tell him it's another breed he doesn't know the difference and isn't bothered to check. I see nothing wrong with pitties, he's just the type that believes in bad dogs, not bad owners. Oh and on that note you will be sure to hear or be told, that you don't need another mouth to feed, or straight up told you can't keep another pet if you get one. 8. Privacy. Don't expect it. Burt Zinser likes to meddle in people's business. He gives unsolicited relationship advice, opinions on how you should decorate, how your vehicle looks, if your working or not(regardless if you pay rent on time, he doesn't like it if you are a stay at home person). Our experience here has been crap. We moved into the park on Feb 3rd. The lot was one giant mud pit. We asked if he would buy grass seed and we'd care for the lawn until it fully grown. We were told yes at first then the next day we received a text staying no because then he'd have to do that for everyone. We bought grass seed, tilled the land by hand and grew grass. We called about the internet 3 different times. The first time he handed us a wifi extender, that didnt work and TCW said it was pointless since it wasnt hooked into landline nor had bluetooth capabilities. He then had TCW come out two more times to"fix" it, before we said screw it and got starlink. When asked if he would remove the fee for the interent we can't use. He said no. When we asked why are we paying for something we can't use, he stated it was our problem, not his. For the month of Feb rent was 550. March 550. April we TEXT him after hours and asked him to gIve us a call so we could pay rent. HE CALLED US, did the transaction and got off the phone. We checked and noticed he overcharged us, 565. We TEXT him again and pointed out he over charged us. HE CALLED US BACK. He asked when we had moved in, we told him Feb, he apologized and refunded the 15 dollars. When asked when he was going to raise the rent if he would be notifying us. We asked if we would still be paying 550 until then. He called us nieve to think rent wouldn't change. When we explained that we didn't think it would stay 550 forever, but that we would be notified and not just him taking whatever amount he decides he wants. He got irritated said we were busting his balls and he hadn't eaten dinner yet but instead dealing with this crap, and that we were temporary visitors(i didnt know 5 months of renting was temporary). He belittled a person that has autism and learning disabilities when he was the one to CALL US BACK and interupt his own supper. We called during business hours and informed him of the condition of the shower being filthy and smelling of cat urine, because everyone closes the door behind them after a shower and there is no vent( burt decided it wasn't needed, told to us by someone else). We were told people are supposed to be cleaning up after themselves. We asked if he would get a deck brush, hose and cleaning supplies for us and we would clean it for free, once a week. He said sure. A week later we saw him on the property asked about it again. He got annoyed, we dropped it and bought an external on demand hot water heater to be able to shower and feel clean. Once again it was time for rent to be paid. I noticed he had been over charging us again for may and June, not even a week after he told me that August 1st was when the rent would be raised. I saw him on the property and walked over to bring it to his attention. He got irritated and told me that it was becoming a bit much. When asked what he was talking about he stated that no one else bothers him as much as we do, and it's overwhelming. I stated to him that we haven't been unreasonable in holding him accountable for his property. I had explained previously about my husband being autistic with learning disabilities that sometimes effect how he understands things. I brought up that he stated he thinks he's autistic and his wife has told him thay his facial expressions and attitude towards people can be offputting and misinterpreted. I would think he would be more understanding. I told him he obviously has an issue with my husband and that from now on he will be dealing with me since my husband irritates him so much. He tried telling me no that wasn't the issue. I cut him off and said that was exactly the problem or it was holding him accountable, or both. He asked if we be out by then end of the month and I said no, as we have done nothing wrong. Rent is never late. Always paid. Our site is clean, we follow the rules. The next day we received a text from him telling us to be out by the end of the month and he was sorry it didn't work out. Retaliation for a woman speaking to him. Burt Zinser is a horrible business man, landlord and human being. He has issues with speaking too and dealing with woman if they try to be an equal. I truly believe he's sexist and I'm not the only woman in this park that thinks that. If you and your husband are speaking to him, you ask him a question he will disrespect you by looking at your husband and answering. Ask around, talk to people in the park, and not his favorites. I'm hoping I can attach the photos I've taken around the park and facilities but if I can't, feel free to reach out. I have no problem sharing them, in hopes you won't support this man and his park. I will be posting this in every RV group I'm a member of, local community pages and restaurants. Let's hold this man accountable for his disrespect, horrible ethics, and business. Greenbrier is a better community then this man deserves and he shouldn't be allowed to continue this way.

    • Fred S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Dec. 14, 2025

      Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      Great hiking and MTB trails

      Camped here in mid-December, 2025. This state park has Class D walk-in tent sites and Class AAA full hookup sites. Some sites are on the lake front. Although overkill for my Chevy Express campervan, I stayed at Site #26 - Class AAA site. Since I'm a senior citizen and an Arknsas resident, and since it was midweek, I received a 50% discount; otherwise, the campsite fee is $42. When I made the reservation online, I paid full price with a credit card, and received a credit on my credit card a few days later. Very clean site; large. Electric and water turned on during my stay. The paved site has a metal fire ring, grill, picnic table, and lantern poll. There was a tent pad behind the site - up the hill and in the trees. Almost no privacy between sites. The bathhouse is conveniently located across the campground road from my site. The bathhouse was very clean, heated and stocked. There were only a handful or so of other campers here during my stay; peaceful. Can hear some distant highway noise. Received sporadic AT&T and T-Mobile data service. Starlink connectivity possible from this site. This a beautiful state park. Pretty lake and fantastic trail system. The day use area is very nice.

    • Amy W.
      Jun. 9, 2025

      Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

      SITE #3 All the great outdoor opportunities, small enough to avoid crowds

      I tent camped at Site #3, right beside the lake. Put my hammock up and watched the sun set and the fireflies start dancing. A few ducks played on the edge of the water and walked on shore for a bit. There is a marked Artesian Spring right at the turn to this loop before Site #1.  

      This park has so much going for it. It is clean, small, handicap accessible....great hiking with short and long options, a pour-off waterfall during the wet season when the lake is high, biking options. You can rent paddle boats and kayaks for the small but beautiful lake that is known for fishing. The visitor's center has nice restrooms, local author's books and art, and is well-stocked in emergency  supplies, treats, a water fountain, and friendly staff. I live close by and opt for this park when I need to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while. This park is small enough to avoid the typical state park crowds and still enjoy all the outdoor sights, sounds and activites you are looking for.

    • Fred S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 5, 2025

      Bear Creek Horse Camp

      Small, Secluded Primitive Equestrian Campground

      Coordinates: 34.78571,-93.15988. Visited in early May 2025. Located along Forest Road 772, about 1 mile north of Forest Road 11 in the Ouachita National Forest. Some minor erosion on FR772 where small creeks cross the road. FR11 is in good condition at the time of this visit. The camp is on the western edge of the Deckard Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area. The camp serves as a small primitive camping area for equestrian riders on the network of interconnecting loop trails that comprise the Bear Creek Equestrain Trail system. These trails are also open to hikers. The trailhead is located at the rear of the camp. Free. Four sites (2 official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus 2 dispersed sites with rock fire rings), available on a first-come/first-based only. Hitching posts are available in the camp. A small creek runs along side the camp. The grounds of the camp do not appear to be maintained, but the sites were clean. There is a very clean vault toilet located at the rear of the camp; it was well supplied. Tent and hammock camping are possible. Sites are mnostly shaded making solar rechargiong and Starlink access a challenge. I received no T-Mobile cell service. The camp itself is not aesthetically pleasing, but it is located deep in a beautiful forest with easy access to a trail system. Note that, when I last checked, the Ouachita National Forest Web site no longer lists this site as a campground.

    • m
      Jun. 1, 2025

      Camp Robinson Dispersed Site

      People kept driving in

      I woke up a 11am to someone driving in then 12:30am then at 1:30 a loud truck came in slinging rocks and a guy was screaming out the window. So I was packed up and was out by 2am.

    Guide to Little Rock

    Primitive campgrounds near Little Rock, Arkansas offer varied terrain for equestrian enthusiasts across wildlife management areas and state parks. The region maintains several horse-friendly camping locations within 30-45 minutes of the city, situated among the rolling Ouachita foothills and lowland lake areas. Temperatures range from summer highs near 95°F to winter lows around 30°F, with spring and fall providing the most comfortable camping conditions.

    What to do

    Trail riding opportunities: Bear Creek Horse Camp provides direct access to interconnected loop trails throughout the Ouachita National Forest. "The trailhead is located at the rear of the camp. Free. Four sites (2 official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus 2 dispersed sites with rock fire rings), available on a first-come/first-based only," notes Fred S. at Bear Creek Horse Camp.

    Hiking with waterfall views: Lake Catherine State Park features multiple trails with scenic rewards. "We really enjoyed hiking the Falls Branch Trail with my nieces (8 and 10 years old). I would highly recommend this trail," shares Alison C. at Lake Catherine State Park Campground.

    Fishing opportunities: Woolly Hollow State Park offers anglers accessible shorelines and boat rentals. "The park has a fishing tournament for the kids," mentions Lona T., adding that sites near the water fill quickly during peak seasons.

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Lake Catherine's layout provides natural separation between campers. "The campsite was a great size and well spaced out from our neighbors. There were trees to hang our hammocks," notes Alison C., who particularly appreciated the lakefront views.

    Bird watching: Camp Conway RV Park attracts diverse wildlife despite its proximity to urban areas. "Must have seen 12 bird varieties thriving in the park. Convenient to Conway and even Little Rock," reports Burt at Camp Conway RV Park.

    Scenic viewpoints: Erwin Estate High Point offers panoramic vistas unique to the region. "180+ degree view overlooking Benton to Malvern to Greater Hot Springs. Cattle roam the pastures," describes Susan E. at Erwin Estate High Point, noting the site's popularity for nature photography.

    What you should know

    Bug protection essential: Insect activity varies by season but remains consistent at water-adjacent sites. "Mosquito spray is more important than food," warns Jason W. bluntly about primitive camping at Adam's Lake Boat Ramp and Camp.

    Reservation timing: State parks near Little Rock book quickly, especially during holiday periods and pleasant seasons. "They have 30 campsites with power, water, and sewer hookups," notes Jason B. about Woolly Hollow, where weekends often fill months in advance.

    Road conditions: Access roads to primitive horse camps can present challenges during wet weather. "Some minor erosion on FR772 where small creeks cross the road. FR11 is in good condition at the time of this visit," reports Fred S. about reaching Bear Creek Horse Camp.

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly trails: Woolly Hollow State Park offers educational programming for young visitors. "The state park ranger had a weekend full of planned events from a box turtle demo to a sand castle competition," shares Kelci C. at Woolly Hollow State Park.

    Water activities: Kayaking and calm water appeal to families with various age groups. "We enjoyed the hiking trails and rented a few kayaks. It's a great lake for kayaking as the water was calm and there were only a couple of boats on the water," explains Alison C. about Lake Catherine.

    Educational opportunities: Wildlife viewing creates natural learning experiences. "As a homeschool family we are always looking for learning opportunities and we are thrilled we stumbled upon this campground," mentions Kelci C., appreciating the guided hikes with naturalists.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection considerations: Camp Robinson requires advance planning for larger vehicles. "The road back to it is well maintained and we had good cell reception with AT&T and Spectrum," notes Julie A. at Camp Robinson Dispersed Site.

    Unlevel terrain challenges: Adam's Lake presents difficulties for recreational vehicles. "Dirt roads no electric nice little quiet excluded spot but it's be tough for an RV to get around there," cautions Loren J. about the primitive camp's layout.

    Solar power limitations: Bear Creek's forest canopy impacts renewable energy systems. "Sites are mostly shaded making solar recharging and Starlink access a challenge," mentions Fred S., noting that conventional hookups remain unavailable at this horse-friendly primitive site.

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