Top Tent Camping near Mansfield, AR

Best Tent Sites Near Mansfield, AR (17)

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   Jack Creek Recreation Area

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   Blue Mountain, Arkansas

   Jack Creek Recreation Area is located in a picturesque setting alongside towering rock bluffs and flowing waters. The area was constructed in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and displays several unique, historic facilities. There is a short trail that climbs a couple of hundred feet to a recently restored rock overlook vista that offers a panoramic view of whispering pine trees and colorful fall vegetation. Jack Creek offers day use and a primitive campground at no cost. Also from Jack Creek Recreation Area is a trailhead for the Hole-In-The-Ground Mountain Hiking Trail and Sugar Creek Hiking Trail. Hole-In-The-Ground Trail is not a loop trail and extends approximately four miles in length. The Sugar Creek Hiking Trail extends approximately three miles connecting Jack Creek to Knopper’s Ford Recreation Area. Click here for more information.

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   Pigeon Creek Dispersed

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   Big Cedar, Oklahoma

   If you are one of those folks who prefers a different, more rugged camp experience, primitive camping is allowed almost anywhere in the Ouachita National Forest unless there is a sign stating otherwise, or it is a wildlife food plot. Located throughout the Forests are areas that have been campsites for many years. These are located along roadsides, trails, mountain tops, or near streams. Camping at dispersed locations have additional responsibilities: "Leave No Trace" so others can have a similar backcountry experience, pack out any trash or litter, scatter campfire ash around so it doesn't pile up, and leave the area better than you found it.

   Please filter water before drinking! Beware of stream crossings after heavy rains.

   Please read the Dispersed Camping guidelines before heading out.

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   Shirley Creek

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   Oden, Arkansas

   The picturesque and scenic Ouachita River is one of the most beautiful and clear rivers in the Ouachitas. Beginning in the Ouachita Mountains near Mena, AR, the Ouachita River is a popular floating and fishing river as it flows easterly through the Ouachita National Forest, eventually becoming part of Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs, before continuing its journey south towards Louisiana.

   Beginning near Pine Ridge, AR, the Ouachita offers about 45 miles of floatable river until it become Lake Ouachita near AR Hwy 27. Along this stretch, there are seven landing sites, five of which are float camps. These float camps include Shirley Creek, Rocky shoals, Fulton Branch. Dragover and River Bluff. All five float camps are free to the public. These Float camps typically have openings, even on some holiday weekends when other campgrounds are full. Only rarely are these float camps filled up.

   Shirley Creek Float Camp is located off of AR Hwy 88, west Pencil Bluff, and is situated right on the banks of the Ouachita River approx. 6 miles downstream from the Pine Ridge Access. This float camp offers six camping sites, as well as picnicking sites, a vault toilet and canoe access to the river.

   Shirley Creek Float Camp is typically open Spring through Fall for overnight use, and is available for day use only the rest of the year.

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   Holson Valley Vista

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   Muse, Oklahoma

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   Big Brushy

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   Oden, Arkansas

   Attractive wooded setting on stream bank.

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   Natural Dam

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   Natural Dam, Arkansas

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   Straight Creek Campsite on the Eagle Rock Loop

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   Langley, Arkansas

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   Fourche Mountain Campground

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   Plainview, Arkansas

   Small campground with a scenic view from the mountain-top. Additional information available here.

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   Rocky Shoals

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   Pencil Bluff, Arkansas

   River access on Ouachita River.

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    Citadel Bluff

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    Ozark, Arkansas

    This recreation area is part of Ozark Lake

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